Grammar Rules _ Speak Good English Movement

Singaporean Blunder:
Standard English:
Singaporean Blunder:
Standard English:
Singaporean Blunder:
Standard English:
Why you never do
your homework?
Why didn’t you do
your homework?
You got eat already?
Have you eaten?
I lazy to go out.
I am too lazy to go out.
Singaporean Blunder: He scored 8 upon 10
for the Math test.
Standard English: He scored 8 out of 10
for the Math test.
In the Office
Singaporean Blunder:
Standard English:
Singaporean Blunder:
Standard English:
Lisa is taking writing classes
to upgrade her skills.
Lisa is taking writing classes
to improve her skills.
Eric wants to apply
leave next week.
Eric wants to apply for
leave next week.
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