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Common errors in English: Usage of Turn On/Off.

Turn on/off


Incorrect : Please leave/shut the light. 


Correct : Please turn on/off the light. Or Please turn the light on/off.


Note: You can also say 'switch on/off the light'. But when we refer to a lamp or candle, we should say:


Please light the lamp/candle. 

Please blow/put out the lamp/ candle.


Similarly:


Incorrect : Open your dress. 

Correct : Take off your dress. Or Take your dress off.

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