Lesson 2: Please CLOSE The......

At most times, we tend to use the wrong word such as the below mentioned scenario.

Wrong

Example 1: Please CLOSE/OPEN the lights/fans/aircon.
Example 2: Help me to CLOSE/OPEN the lights/fans/aircon.
Example 3: CLOSE/OPEN the lights/fans/aircon when leaving the room.

Correct

Example 1: Please SWITCH OFF/ON the lights/fans/aircon.
Example 2: Help me to SWITCH OFF/ON the lights/fans/aircon.
Example 3: SWITCH OFF/ON the lights/fans/aircon when leaving the room.

Summary: You can't close or open the lights/fans/air con or any electronic devices, including your Television, Radio and Stove.  You don't say, 'Please Close the television or radio or even Stove'. Use a proper word (Switch on/off) in this situation. 

lesson prepared by Dj Khyree