英文写作中常常混淆语法错误.docxVIP

英文写作中常常混淆的语法错误 Between / Among?Between is typically used with two individuals or objects. Among refers to more than two individuals or objects. Just between the two of us, one dentist said to another, Im not comfortable being among all these angry patients of yours. Anxious / Eager?Anxious and eager both mean eager for. What sets them apart is that anxious also has a sense of concern or fear. Lisa felt anxious about her upcoming root canal, but she was eager to get it over with. Complementary / Complimentary?Complementary involves completing or adding to something. Complimentary means that something is free or praising. The tooth whitening and complementary cleaning completed Mrs. Jacksons dental checklist, and Dr. Davis made her day when he offered her a complimentary checkup for the next time. Set / Sit?Setting involves a person plus something else, like an object, that is placed somewhere. Sitting only involves a person (or people), and means being seated or in a position of rest. The dental assistant set the mirror on the tray, then went to go sit down for her lunch break. Due to / Because of / On Account of?This one is a bit trickier. Due to introduces an adjective phrase (a group of words that modify a noun, like a person, place, or thing), and it is usually used after a form of the verb to be. Because of and On account of both introduce an adverb phrase (a group of words that modify verbs). Mrs. Lindels cavity was due to her inconsistent brushing. (Due to modifies the noun cavity.) Dr. Smith established a scholarship program because of the help he himself received. (Because of modifies the verb established.) Both / Each?Both refers to two things considered together, while each refers to items or people in a group individually. Both patients arrived at the same time, and each of them wanted the other to go first. Each other / One another?Each other should be used when you are referring to only two persons or things. One another refe