Common Mistakes : Experiment

verb

.BAD: I agree that it is wrong to experiment with animals
.GOOD: I agree that it is wrong to experiment on animals

: experiment on a person or animal
.Experiments on twins have shown that the human mind has mysterious powers

: Compare
.Doctors are experimenting with a new drug that, they hope, will provide a cure for the common cold

noun

.BAD: They shouldn’t be allowed to make these experiments
.GOOD: They shouldn’t be allowed to perform these experiments