1.［误］—What can I do for you?

　　- Yes， please help me.

　　［正］— What can I do for you?

　　- I'd like to buy a sweater.

　　［析］ What can I do for you? 这一问句实际上用于的情景很多，要根据具体情况而定。如在商店中售货员讲这句话应译为：您想要点什么?在其他场合也可以被译为：我能为您做些什么?它的答语应是直接讲出想让对方提供的帮助。

　　2.［误］ Do you like to come with us tonight?

　　［正］ Would you like to come with us tonight?

　　［析］ Do you like … 问的是对方的习惯，如： Do you like swimming? Do you like collecting stamps? 而 would you like … 则是一次性的邀请、提议。

　　3. ［误］—Sorry， I've kept you waiting.

　　—Not at all.（根本没有。）

　　［正］ Sorry， I've kept you waiting.

　　—Never mind.（别介意。）

　　4.［误］—What's that man?

　　—He is Mike.

　　［正］—What's that man?

　　—He is a teacher.

　　［正］—Who's that man?

　　—He is Mike.(He is Mike's father.)

　　［析］ 由 what 提问是问的职业，由 who 提问问的是姓名或身份。

　　5. ［误］— How much are they?

　　— Half a kilo， please.

　　［正］— How many bananas do you want?

　　- Half a kilo，Please.

　　［析］ How much are they? 问的是价格而不是实际物品的多少。