Common English mistakes Ch-32

Chinese Style	The wasteful usage of water in factories leads to a shortage of water.
American Style	The wasteful use of water in factories leads to a shortage of water.
Chinese Style	Twenty-five-year-old Thomas Pang is regarded as matured enough to be elected president of the party.
American Style	Twenty-five-year-old Thomas Pang is regarded as mature enough to be elected president of the party.
	The past participle of the verb may also be used adjectivally, but it should not be used to refer to human being.
Chinese Style	The presence of one corrupted member in the council led to bad administration.
American Style	The presence of one corrupt member in the council led to bad administration.
	The past participles of the verbs may also be used adjectivally, but they should not be used to refer to human being.
Chinese Style	The swimming pool is opened to club members five days a week.
American Style	The swimming pool is open to club members five days a week.
Chinese Style	He was so tensed before the interview that he had to take a tranquilliser.
American Style	He was so tense before the interview that he had to take a tranquilliser.
Chinese Style	I've waited three weeks but I didn't get a single mail.
American Style	I've waited three weeks but I didn't get any mail.
Chinese Style	What kind of a flower is this ?
American Style	What kind of flower is this ?
Chinese Style	The gold is a kind of precious metal.
American Style	Gold is a kind of precious metal.
Chinese Style	Where are you going for the Deepavali ?
American Style	Where are you going for Deepavali ?
Chinese Style	Do you play the table tennis ?
American Style	Do you play table tennis ?

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