Common English mistakes Ch-27

Chinese Style	The standard of living of Singapore people are reasonably high.
American Style	The standard of living of Singapore people is reasonably high.
Chinese Style	I like apple.
American Style	I like apples.
Chinese Style	An American old couple visited him last week.
American Style	An old American couple visited him last week.
Chinese Style	Ball games is my hobby.
American Style	Ball games are my hobby.
Chinese Style	Ten thousand dollars are a large sum of money.
American Style	Ten thousand dollars is a large sum of money.
Chinese Style	Five years are much too long for me. I cannot wait.
American Style	Five years is much too long for me. I cannot wait.
Chinese Style	The clerk and typist have been with this company for two years.
American Style	The clerk and typist has been with this company for two years.
Chinese Style	The manager and the secretary was out.
American Style	The manager and the secretary were out.
Chinese Style	Neither they nor I are to blame for this mistake.
American Style	Neither they nor I am to blame for this mistake.
Chinese Style	Either of you have given me the gift.
American Style	Either of you has given me the gift.

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