Saturday, September 5, 2020

SPOT THE ERROR 138


ITEM #1

Throw the tissue in the thrash...

(i) thrash = [noun] a violent or noisy movement of beating; a loud and lavish party.
[verb] beat repeatedly and violently; move violently.

trash = waste material; people of a low social rank.

(ii) Perhaps, the correct sentence should be:

Throw the tissue into the trash bin.


ITEM #2

Use face mask whenever being in public or close contact with people.

The correct version could be:

Use face mask in public or when in close contact with others.

[NOTE:  spotted in an elevator in Bangi]


 

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