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Common errors in English: Usage of Cognate objects Play and Danced.

Cognate object


Incorrect : Mitul played a good play. 


Correct : Mitul played a good game.


Incorrect : Zinnia danced a good dance. 


Correct : Zinnia had/did a good dance.


Note: The use of a cognate object (an object similar in meaning to the verb before it) is not very frequent. It is restricted only to a few expressions. 


For example, we can say:

They fought a good fight.

He died a noble death.

She sang a sweet song.

I slept a sound sleep.

He dreamt a strange dream.

They lived a happy life.

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