Common errors in English: Usage of End and Finish

End and Finish


Incorrect: The film finished at 12 midnight. 


Correct : The film ended at 12 midnight. 


Incorrect : Have you ended reading the book? 


Correct : Have you finished reading the book?


Note: As an intransitive verb, the use of "finish' is very informal. You should avoid it in formal writing. “End” cannot be followed by any gerund (the -ing form of a verb used as a noun).


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