Change
Some error warnings
Here are some collocations relating to the theme of change which seem to cause particular
problems, so note them carefully.
- Some new jobs will become available soon. (NOT
get)
- I’m sure George will become successful one day. (NOT
get)
- The standard of living is rising steadily / is improving. (NOT
increasing or growing)
- There’s been a big improvement in your performance this year. (NOT
increase)
- A number of problems arose during the journey. (NOT
appeared)
Common mistakes
Something rises, for example, prices rise, profits rise, the sun rises. But you raise something.
You raise (NOT rise) your hand, the government raises (NOT rises) taxes, and during a meeting
you sometimes raise (NOT rise) a question.
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