Confusing or the Same
The Colombian people is very friendly.
_ Colombian people are very friendly. (100 Points)
The teacher’s explanation wasn’t clear, so I still have some doubts.
> The teacher’s explanation wasn’t clear, so I have some questions. (100 Points)
> The teacher’s explanation wasn’t clear, so I'm still confused. (200 Points)
*Correct use of doubt: My manager is convinced the project will be a success, but I have some doubts.*
There are 50 millions of people in Colombia.
> There are 50 million of people in Colombia. (100 Points)
> There are millions of people in Colombia living in poor conditions. (150 Points)
Can you provide me your phone number?
> Can you provide me with your phone number? (100 Points)
> May I have your phone number so that I can to access to your account? (150 Points)
The assessment is in Tuesday, on the City Business Building, at the 4th floor. Make sure you log on, in the web page.
> The interview is on Tuesday, at the City Business Building, on the 4th floor. Make sure you log in, on the web page. (100 Points)
Explain the prepositions and you get 200 points extra.
I will ask to my supervisor about it.
I will ask my supervisor about it. (100 Points)
I'm going to take a coffee, otherwise I'd fall asleep!
> I'll grab/take a cup of coffee, otherwise I'd fall asleep! (100 Points)
> I’m going to have a coffee, otherwise I'd fall asleep! (150 Points)
> I'm having a coffee, otherwise I'd fall asleep! (200 Points)
SPECIAL ROUND!
1. I don't know what is the correct answer for this question.
2. Could you please let me know when is the meeting?
1. I don't know what the correct answer to this question is. (100 Points)
2. Could you please let me know when the meeting is? (100 Points)
He said me that he is fired.
> He said to me (that) he was fired. (100 Points)
> He told me that he was fired. (150 Points)
100 Point extra if you tell us the difference.
He likes read books and play the guitar.
> He likes to read books and play the guitar. (100 Points)
> He likes reading and playing the guitar. (100 Points)
(Extra 200 points if you can explain the difference between infinitive and gerund)
I knew Paula at a party the last year.
I met Paula at a party last year. (100 Points)
(Other option with “know”)
I have known Paula for about a year now. (200 Points if you think out of the box)
We are twelve in the new position.
> There are twelve people in the new position. (100 Points)
> There are twelve of us in the new position. (150 Points)
I'm boring when I have nothing to do.
> I get bored when I have nothing to do. (100 Points)
> I'm bored when I have nothing to do. (100 Points)
100 extra if you can explain the difference.
That paper sheet cut me.
I cut myself with that piece of paper. (100 Points)
I got cut with that paper. (150 Points)
Can you borrow me a book please?
> Can you lend me a book please? (100 Points)
> Can I borrow your book please? (150 Points)
> May I borrow this book from you? (200 Points)
> Let me borrow that book. (250 Points)
How do you call that LOB that sells Heaters and Ventilators?
What do you call that LOB that sells Heaters and Ventilators? (100 Points)
According to me, people should make more of an effort to recycle.
> According to my sister, people should make more of an effort to recycle. (100 Points)
> In my opinion, people should make more of an effort to recycle. (150 Points)
> I think/believe, people should make more of an effort to recycle. (50 points)
> From my perspective, people should make more of an effort to recycle. (200 points)
Hello, are you listening me?
Can you explain me your issue again?
> Hello, are you listening to me? (25 Points)
> Can you explain again the issue to me? (25 Points)
> Hello, are you hearing me/can you hear me? (50 Points)
Can you explain your issue again, please? (50 Points)
SPECIAL ROUND!
1. The supervisors will discuss about the issue at the next meeting.
2. I have four coachings after this meeting.
1. The supervisors will discuss the issue at the next meeting. (100 Points)
2. I have four coaching sessions after this meeting. (100 Points)
Every girls must bring their own lunch.
> Every girl must bring her own lunch. (100 Points)
> Everyone/everybody must bring their own lunch. (100 Points)
What's the difference between everyone/everybody, someone/somebody, anybody/anyone? (200 Points)
SPECIAL ROUND!
1. At the end, I was able to finish my calls.
2. My friend gave me a really good advice.
1. In the end, I was able to finish my calls. (100 Points)
1.1 At the end of my day, I was able to finish my calls. (150 Points)
2. My friend gave me a really good piece of advice. (100 Points)
2.1 My friend gave me (some) really good advice. (150 Points)
Do you know Bogotá?
> Have you been to Bogotá? (100 Points)
> Have you ever been to Bogotá? (120 Points)
> Have you met Bogota, my dog? (50 Points)
150 points extra if you know the difference between: Been to, been in, gone to.
I'm not agree with you.
> I don't agree with you. (100 Points)
> I disagree with you. (150 Points)
> I clearly don't concur with you. (200 Points)
> I differ with your argument. (250 Points)
> I agree to disagree. (100 Points)
I cut my hair yesterday.
> I had my hair cut yesterday. (100 Points)
> I cut my hair by myslef yesterday. (150 Points)
> I've got a haircut yesterday. (200 Points)
SPECIAL ROUND!
1. I suggest to try the new restaurant down the street.
2. My friend recommended me to buy this car.
1. > I recommend/suggest (that) you try the new restaurant down the street. (100 Points)
1.1 > I recommend/suggest trying the new restaurant down the street. (150 Points)
2. My friend recommended/suggested that I buy this car. (100 Points)