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Many people enjoy visiting this places.
Many people enjoy visiting THIS PLACE/THESE PLACES. (singular/plural)
If you have to do a work, the library is the best place to be.
If you have to do a PROJECT, the library is the best place to be. (vocabulary)
The college library is a place where only can go members of the college.
The college library is a place where only MEMBERS OF THE COLLEGE CAN GO. (word order - sublect + verb + object)
I stayed at home due to I was sick.
I stayed at home due to THE FACT THAT I was sick. OR - I stayed at home due to BEING sick. (due to + noun/noun phrase)
If you come to Barcelona I would be so happy!
If you CAME to Barcelona I would be so happy! OR - If you come to Barcelona I WILL be so happy! (incorrectly mixed contitional)
Trains are a more quickly way to travel.
Trains are a FASTER way to travel. (adverbs/adjectives)
I recommend you to visit Barcelona in the spring.
I recommend VISITING Barcelona in the spring. (verb forms)
Studying is more important that partying.
Studying is more important THAN partying. (comparatives)
I want that you help me with my homework.
I want YOU TO HELP ME with my homework. (verb forms)
In my opinion, Barcelona it's a beautiful city.
In my opinion, Barcelona IS a beautiful city. (redundant pronoun 'it'/repetition of subject)
In my opinion, college libraries are so useful.
In my opinion, college libraries are VERY useful. (modifiers - 'so' vs 'very')
Oh no! I've left my books in my house.
Oh no! I've left my books AT HOME. (house/home/prepositions)
Hi Peter, It's great to know about you!
Hi Peter, It's great to HEAR FROM you! (vocabulary - standard opening of informal email)
In Barcelona, you can go shopping, sightseeing, visit museums........
In Barcelona, you can go shopping, sightseeing, and visit museums, among other things. (punctuation - suspension points)
Many people is interested in sports.
Many people ARE interested in sports. ('people' is a plural, countable noun)
I am agree with you.
I AGREE with you. (verbs/adjectives)
