Common Errors|貝塔語測
Common Errors

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This week, we are going to look at a common error with ‘recommend’ and ‘propose’ to avoid in your writing.
 
These errors are very common in Taiwan.
 
Task 1: Study the error box.
Wrong
Right
 
 I recommend you to apply for the job.
 
 I recommend that you can apply .
 
 I recommend that you should apply.
 
 I recommend that you must apply.
 
 
 I propose you to increase the budget.
 
 I propose that you can increase it.
 
 I propose that you should increase it.
 
 I propose that you must increase it.
 
 
 I recommend you apply for the job.
 
 I recommend that you apply for the job.
 
 
 I propose you increase the budget.
 
 I propose that you increase the budget.
Notes:
 
*Never use ‘recommend s/o to V’. It’s wrong.
 
*Never use ‘propose s/o to V’. It’s wrong.
 
*Don’t use ‘can’, ‘should’ or ‘must’ after ‘recommend’ or ‘propose’.
 
*Just use present simple in the second clause.
 
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