❌ Common Mistakes: Open vs Turn On

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Hello everyone, and welcome to On Your Mark’s English.

Today is Thursday, and this is Common Mistakes! ❌

We’re fixing a mistake that happens because of direct translation: Open vs Turn On.

Many students say, “Please open the light.” 💡This is incorrect. ❌

We use open and close for physical objects that have an opening.

Examples:

• Open the door.

• Close the book.

• Open the window.

We use turn on and turn off for electronics or anything with a switch or power.

Examples:

• Turn on the light.

• Turn off the TV.

• Turn on the AC.

If it uses electricity, don’t open it. Turn it on.

How do you fix this sentence?

“It is hot. Please open the air conditioner.”

Write your corrected sentence in the comments down below.

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