Typical German speaker mistakes in English (18)

I often hear these mistakes made by German speakers who are learning English.

 

They say:  The manager is responsible to make the decision.

 

There is a preposition missing in this sentence.  Remember we say ‘responsible for’ something or someone.

 

Also, responsible for takes the _ing form if followed by a verb.

 

So the correction is:  The manager is responsible for making the decision.

 

Some further examples:

She is responsible for placing the order.

They are responsible for planning the event.

I am responsible for organising the meeting.

 

Have fun learning English!

Louise

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