Common mistake depend on
One common mistake that many people make is the incorrect use of the phrase 'depend on'.
The Correct Usage
When using the verb 'to depend', it is important to remember that it requires the preposition '(up)on'. So, the correct phrase is 'depend (up)on', not 'depend on'.
Incorrect Usage Examples:
- Incorrect: I will make my decision depending on the weather.
- Incorrect: Our success depends on how hard we work.
Corrected Usage Examples:
- Correct: I will make my decision depending upon the weather.
- Correct: Our success depends upon how hard we work.
By using the correct preposition, you can ensure that your sentences are grammatically accurate.
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depend on mistake examples
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Incorrect:He depends of you.Correct:He depends on you.
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Correct:Well, I'd say it depends.
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Correct:It is on his father that he depends.
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Correct:They are important as pheromones, chemical messenger materials, on which insects depend for communication.
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Incorrect:He depends you.Correct:He depends on you.
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Incorrect:It all depends how you handle it.Correct:It all depends on how you handle it.
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Correct:Well, I'd say it depends.
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Correct:It is on his father that he depends.
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Correct:They are important as pheromones, chemical messenger materials, on which insects depend for communication.
