Microsoft Word Longman-Common Errors docx

 
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There appears a haphazard attitude among the younger generation. 
There appears to be a haphazard attitude among the younger generation. 
there appears/appeared + to be
+ noun phrase (= seem): ‘There appears to be a shortage of 
paper.’ ‘There appears to have been a breakdown in communication.’ 
apply 
1 
I’ve applied a one-year course in computer studies. 
I’ve applied for a one-year course in computer studies. 
I don’t have enough experience to apply to the job. 
I don’t have enough experience to apply for the job. 
apply
(
to
an organization) 
for
a job, course, scholarship etc.: ‘She has applied for the post of 
Senior Lecturer.’ 
 
2 
The new tax law applies only on people with large incomes. 
The new tax law applies only to people with large incomes. 
apply to sb/sth
 (= be aimed at): ‘The club’s rules and regulations apply to all members.’ 
appointment 
1 
I was very nervous during the appointment and I’m sure they’ll give the job to 
someone else. 
I was very nervous during the interview and I’m sure they’ll give the job to 
someone else. 
appointment
 = an arrangement that you have made to see a doctor, dentist, business person, etc 
at a particular time: ‘You can’t see the manager without an appointment.’ ‘My appointment was 
for ten thirty.’ 
 
interview
 = a formal meeting at which people ask you questions to see if you are suitable for a 
particular job, course of study, etc: ‘If they’re interested in your application, they’ll ask you to go 
for an interview.’