Exercise

Identify the error in the following sentences and then tell whether it is an instance of overgeneralization, cross-association or interference.

1) It is not a sensitive thing to do that.

2) The teacher suggested us to have a class meeting.

3) Although he is very tired, but he goes on with his writing.

4) They have bought some new furnitures.

5) It is unnormal that the light flashed all the time.

6) –You aren’t going today, are you?

--Yes, I am not.

教师解析

1) …sensitive… (cross-association)

2) …suggested us to … (overgeneralization)

3) Although…but… (interference)

4) …furnitures…(overgeneralization)

5) …unnormal…(overgeneralization)

6) Yes, I am not. (interference)