’ acts, actions’ and ’things’
False: The actions that we do everyday are made easier by computers.
True: The things that we do everyday are made easier by computers.
False: If someone has done a wrong action, he should be punished.
True: If someone has done something wrong, he should be punished.
Keterangan: Do dan action tidak dapat digunakan bersama-sama. Gunakanlah: do + thing/something/anything, dll. Contoh:
1). She’s always doing thing for charity.
2). Don’t do anything that might upset them.
Salah: It is difficult to forgive those responsible for actions = tindakan/perlakuan of terrorism.
Benar: It is difficult to forgive those responsible for acts = tindak/perilaku of terrorism.
Salah: Blackmail is the action of trying to obtain money from someone by threatening to expose them.
Benar: Blackmail is the act of trying to obtain money from someone by threatening to expose them.
Explanation: an/the act of + doing something (Bukan: action), contoh:
Such acts of violence will not be tolerated.
For some people, the very act of talking to a doctor can help them to feel better.
False: Few people are aware that an urgent action is needed.
True: Few people are aware that urgent action is needed
Wrong: The government should take an action to reduce the birth rate.
Right The government should take action to reduce the birth rate
Explanation: Ketika kita membicarakan tentang gagasan atu proses, melakukan sesuatu, action adalah uncountable (tidak dapat dihitung).
Contoh: ‘There is too much talk and not enough action.
Dalam frasa ‘take action’,=mengambil tindakan, action selalu uncountable.
Contoh: ‘This illegal trade will continue unless action is taken to stop it.’
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