COMMON ERRORS OF A SENTENCE_GRAMMAR.pptx

Common Errors of A sentence: Grammar

1. COMMON ERRORS OF A SENTENCE "Do not simply find the error, correct them in your mind."   Prepared by: Rose Ann L. Malate 

2. CAPITALIZATION RULES

3. I said, “ even if it takes losing a 1 hundred battles to win the war, I’ll 2 keep fighting .” No error . 3 4

4. CAPITALIZE THESE

5. CAPITALIZE THE First word

6. always capitalize the first word of a sentence Something is about to happen tonight. something is about to happen tonight.

7. always capitalize the first word of a sentence Something is about to happen tonight. something is about to happen tonight.

8. capitalize the first word if the quotation is a complete sentence He said, “they’ll be here as soon as possible.” He said, “They’ll be here as soon as possible.”

9. capitalize the first word if the quotation is a complete sentence He said, “they’ll be here as soon as possible.” He said, “They’ll be here as soon as possible.”

10. capitalize the first word if the quotation is a complete sentence He said they’ll be here “as soon as possible.” He said they’ll be here “As soon as possible.”

11. capitalize the first word if the quotation is a complete sentence He said they’ll be here “as soon as possible.” He said they’ll be here “As soon as possible.”

12. I said, “ even if it takes losing a 1 hundred battles to win the war, I’ll 2 keep fighting .” No error . 3 4

13. I said, “ even if it takes losing a 1 hundred battles to win the war, I’ll 2 keep fighting .” No error . 3 4

14. Capitalizing NAMES

15. CAPITALIZE THESE

16. #1 Proper Nouns capitalize all names (first name, middle name, last name) I told kathryn bernardo that the resident cardiologist, doctor mendoza , took good care of grandma.

17. #1 Proper Nouns capitalize all names (first name, middle name, last name) I told Kathryn Bernardo that the resident cardiologist, doctor Mendoza, took good care of grandma.

18. #2 Titles capitalize only if it is directly followed by the proper name I told Kathryn Bernardo that the resident cardiologist, doctor Mendoza, took good care of grandma.

19. #2 Titles capitalize only if it is directly followed by the proper name I told Kathryn Bernardo that the resident cardiologist, Doctor Mendoza, took good care of grandma.

20. #3 Family Relationships Capitalize if used to address the person or as a nickname I told Kathryn Bernardo that the resident cardiologist, Doctor Mendoza, took good care of grandma.

21. #3 Family Relationships Capitalize if used to address the person or as a nickname I told Kathryn Bernardo that the resident cardiologist, Doctor Mendoza, took good care of Grandma.

22. CAPITALIZE THESE

23. Capitalizing Geography

24. #1 Capitalize Specific Geographic Location always capitalize the names of cities, states, and countries I live in san jose del monte city, bulacan , in a small barangay called bagong buhay III.

25. #1 Capitalize Specific Geographic Location always capitalize the names of cities, states, and countries I live in San Jose Del Monte City, Bulacan, in a small barangay called Bagong Buhay III.

26. #2 Capitalizing Designation of locations Capitalize the designations (city, town, etc.,) only if it directly follows the proper name I live in San Jose Del Monte city, Bulacan, in a small barangay called Bagong Buhay III.

27. #2 Capitalizing Designation of locations Capitalize the designations (city, town, etc.,) only if it directly follows the proper name I live in San Jose Del Monte City, Bulacan, in a small barangay called Bagong Buhay III.

28. #3 Capitalize Specific Geographical Landmarks capitalize the names of bodies of water and land (seas, mountains, hills, etc.) We’re just a few minutes away from the la mesa watershed, which is a rainforest.

29. #3 Capitalize Specific Geographical Landmarks capitalize the names of bodies of water and land (seas, mountains, hills, etc.) We’re just a few minutes away from the La Mesa watershed, which is a rainforest.

30. #4 Capitalizing Types of Geographical Landmarks capitalize the types of geographical bodies (mountain, sea, ocean, etc.,) only if it is part of the proper name We’re just a few minutes away from the La Mesa watershed, which is a rainforest.

31. #4 Capitalizing Types of Geographical Landmarks capitalize the types of geographical bodies (mountain, sea, ocean, etc.,) only if it is part of the proper name We’re just a few minutes away from the La Mesa Watershed, which is a rainforest.

32. #5 Capitalize languages and nationalities always capitalize languages and nationalities (including people groups) I am a filipina and I teach in filipino to help my countrymen.

33. #5 Capitalize languages and nationalities always capitalize languages and nationalities (including people groups) I am a Filipina and I teach in Filipino to help my countrymen.

34. CAPITALIZE THESE

35. Capitalizing Dates

36. #1 Capitalize Dates always capitalize the names of days and months all saints’ day is celebrated on the first of november , in the autumn, every year since before the reformation in the sixteenth century.

37. #1 Capitalize Dates always capitalize the names of days and months all saints’ day is celebrated on the first of November, in the autumn, every year since before the reformation in the sixteenth century.

38. #2 Capitalizing Seasons capitalize the seasons only if it’s used as a proper noun. all saints’ day is celebrated on the first of November, in the autumn, every year since before the reformation in the sixteenth century.

39. #3 Capitalizing Holidays capitalize common holidays (Christmas, Halloween, etc.) all saints’ day is celebrated on the first of November, in the autumn, every year since before the reformation in the sixteenth century.

40. #3 Capitalizing Holidays capitalize common holidays (Christmas, Halloween, etc.) All Saints’ Day is celebrated on the first of November, in the autumn, every year since before the reformation in the sixteenth century.

41. #4 Capitalizing Eras capitalize specific periods and historical events (Dark Ages, Grecian Period, etc.,) but don’t capitalize centuries. All Saints’ Day is celebrated on the first of November, in the autumn, every year since before the reformation in the sixteenth century.

42. #4 Capitalizing Eras capitalize specific periods and historical events (Dark Ages, Grecian Period, etc.,) but don’t capitalize centuries. All Saints’ Day is celebrated on the first of November, in the autumn, every year since before the Reformation in the sixteenth century.

43. CAPITALIZE THESE

44. Capitalizing Titles

45. the ocean at the end of the lane

46. Rule #1 First and last word of the title always capitalize the first and last word of the title the ocean at the end of the lane

47. Rule #1 First and last word of the title always capitalize the first and last word of the title The ocean at the end of the Lane

48. Rule #2 Important Words always capitalize Adjectives, Adverbs, Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, No, Not and O The ocean at the end of the Lane

49. Rule #2 Important Words always capitalize Adjectives, Adverbs, Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, No, Not and O The Ocean at the end of the Lane

50. Rule #2 Important Words always capitalize Adjectives, Adverbs, Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, No, Not and O The Ocean at the End of the Lane

51. Rule #3 Unimportant Words DON’T capitalize articles (a, an, the) coordinating conjunctions (and, or nor, but, for, yet, so) and “to” unless they’re the first or last word in the title The Ocean at the End of the Lane

52. Rule #4 Prepositions capitalize if it used adverbially (Looked Up, Passed By) or if there are five or more letters (About, Because, Underneath, etc.,) The Ocean at the End of the Lane

53. Rule #5 After colons and hyphens capitalize the first word after a colon ( :) and all words in a hyphenated compound word The Ocean at the End of the Lane

54. ARTICLES ENGLISH GRAMMAR A, An, The

55. TYPES OF ARTICLES Definite Article Indefinite Article The A An

56. Definite Article: The Used before a particular or specific noun It’s does not matter if its: Singular Plural or uncountable Example: Is that ______ car? Are you _____ owner of this car? Did you see ______ damage you caused? the the the

57. Indefinite Articles A An If the next word starts with a consonant or a consonant sound. Example: She is _____ hero. a She is _____ unique person. a If the next word starts with a vowel or a vowel sound. Example: She is _____ umpire. an She is _____ honest person. an

58. Please return _____ book you borrowed from me. A. a B. an C. the

59. Please return _____ book you borrowed from me. A. a B. an C. the

60. Make sure that you bring _____ book to read for fun. A. a B. an C. the

61. Make sure that you bring _____ book to read for fun. A. a B. an C. the

62. Double Preposition/Conjunction We are going to in Davao next week. We are going in Davao next week. correct wrong Shiela went here but because she was bored. wrong Shiela went here because she was bored. correct

63. Correct Usage I was not able to buy anything from the stationary store. I was not able to buy anything from the stationery store. Stationery – a kind of paper Stationary – not moving correct wrong

64. Correct Usage I wander why the sky is blue. I wonder why stars are far from us. wonder- to ponder wander - to stroll wrong correct

65. Possessive Form of nouns and pronouns rules using apostrophe a. Use apostrophe + s for nouns which are singular and NOT ending with s. Rachel 's laptop is big and heavy. I saw Jetrho 's dog at the park yesterday.

66. Possessive Form of nouns and pronouns rules using apostrophe b. For plural nouns already ending with s, use only an apostrophe. The boys ' bags were robbed. Statistics ' findings are accurate .

67. Possessive Form of nouns and pronouns rules using apostrophe c. For compound nouns, use apostrophe + s only to the last word. My brother-in-law 's car is luxurious . My six-year-old 's books are so expensive.

68. Possessive Form of nouns and pronouns rules using apostrophe d. For irregular nouns which change spelling when becomes plural, use apostrophe + s . There are a lot of men 's clothes in the wardrobe. The dentist removed my teeth 's cavities.

69. Possessive Form of nouns and pronouns rules using apostrophe e. If the nouns are ending with z or x , use apostrophe + s . I can barely count my quiz 's score. Bryan was amazed with the climax 's twist .

70. Possessive Form of nouns and pronouns rules using apostrophe f. For nouns ending with s and has only ONE SYLLABLE, use apostrophe + s but if the next word starts with s, use only an apostrophe. Charles ’ w heelchair was made of steel. Mile' s p en is really expensive. Rhys ' s cissors are missing. James ' s hoes are enormous and heavy.

71. Possessive Form of nouns and pronouns rules using apostrophe Note: If the noun ends with s but has two or more syllables, simply add an apostrophe regardless of the noun which comes after them . Thaddeus ' s ugar popsicles are sweet. Jonas ' f ood were spoiled.

72. Possessive Form of nouns and pronouns rules using apostrophe g. To indicate separate possession, use appropriate possessive signs to each noun. Adamos ' and James ' secrets shall be revealed. Davies ' , Charles 's and Rhys's gadgets were kept away.

73. PARALLELISM Parallelism is the balance within the sentence of similar phrases/clauses which have the same grammatical structure. It gives unity and coherence to the sentence. My dog likes playing, eating and to sleep. My dog likes playing, eating and sleeping. correct wrong

74. PARALLELISM James' painting is more beautiful than Eric. James' painting is more beautiful than Eric’s. wrong correct

75. PARALLELISM Rica is beautiful and she is a talented girl . wrong correct Rica is beautiful and a talented girl .

76. DOUBLE NEGATIVES wrong correct Negative adverbs should not be preceded or succeeded with another negative adverbs. ( not, never, scarcely, barely, rarely, seldom, hardly ) The boys seldom never play in the backyard. The boys seldom play in the backyard.

77. DOUBLE NEGATIVES wrong correct Negative adverbs should not be preceded or succeeded with another negative adverbs. ( not, never, scarcely, barely, rarely, seldom, hardly ) I can't barely understand what you are saying. I can barely understand what you are saying.

78. DOUBLE NEGATIVES wrong correct Pronouns neither, nobody, and none should not be used with another negative words. Teacher Miley don’t neither likes Patrick nor Yuki. Teacher Miley neither likes Patrick nor Yuki .

79. TENSES OF VERBS

80. SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT RULES

81. SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT RULES S-V # of the S - words that comes after it this/that these/those I/You Plural verb P-form, S-meaning Singular form The colors of the flag are vibrant and appealing. What is this for? That ruins your plan. These were your clothes when you were young Those change your status in life. You are so beautiful. I feel so worried about you. Statistics is one of the hardest subject I encountered. V erb agrees with its subject's number.

82. SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT RULES Collective Noun pair of either/or Neither/nor Intervening Phrases Verb: Singular Each/Every The colony works together for survival The band are playing their instruments. A pair of binoculars is needed when climbing a mountain. Mike's pair of scissors cuts the paper like a machine. My favorite slippers were missing. Either Joseph or his friends want to join the club. Neither the students nor the teacher is going to the gym. Nina , together with her friends, walks along the roa d. The examinees, along with Ms. Rica, are studying. Every woman in this room is happy. Each of the police officers serves the Philippines .

83. SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT RULES Pronouns: Subj. V:Singular Pronouns: V:Plural Fractions/Rate/Percentage Distance/Time/ Money V:Singular Many a/an More than V: Singular one, no one, nothing, none, little, much, anybody, anyone, anything, another, the other, somebody, someone, something Nothing changes when you keep on doing mistake. both, few, many, others, and several Both were given to the charity. Several think that I won the contest Thirty-eight percent of the budget was given to the poor. Three-fourth of pizza goes to Daron . Ten thousand pesos is enough to buy a nice suit. Fifty-eight kilometers thrills me as a runner. Two pounds of burgers needs to be cooked. Many a student has to finish an ongoing thesis subject. More than one runner qualifies for the final round.

84. SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT RULES A number/The Number A variety/The variety A/The minority A/The majority Abstract Noun V: Singular Adjectives as a subject V:Plural Here/There The number of the examinees goes to the free review session. The variety of people who chooses my book is satisfied with its content. A number of pupils are listening to the teacher A variety of goods were given to the victims. The majority votes for the approval of the budget. A minority is in favor of the Death Penalty Bill. A majority of the people like to oust the senator. Love conquers all. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder The meek obey the rules. There are three ducklings walking. There is a high chance of passing. Here are the letters from the president.

85. Apart of that confrontation na sinabi mo yung “ pagod na ako ” is Kathryn’s. Meaning the lines? I ask her to write the script. Not all is hers. Some were carmy’s , some were mine. But I asked her, “ Anak ” “ Ano po yun ?” Write a letter lahat ng pagod kana. Isulat mo saan ka pagod na. Pagod na akong sabihin kay mama na okay lang ako . Pagod na akong umasa na sana pagising ko bumalik na yung primo na minahal ko . Pagod na akong maghintay na tuparin mo yung pangako mo sakin . Pagod na akong ipagtanggol ka sa kanila . Hindi kana naniniwala ? Naniwala ako sayo . At yun yung pagkakamali ko . Pagod na akong bitbitin ka . Hindi mo na kaya? Pakiramdam ko sinasayang ko lang ang buhay ko sa relasyong ito .

86. Apart of that confrontation na sinabi mo yung “ pagod na ako ” is Kathryn’s. Meaning the lines? I asked her to write the script. Not all is hers. Some were carmy’s , some were mine. Possessive form of noun Simple Past singular third person feminine possessive pronoun All (can be singular or plural depending on the context) Capitalize First name

87. The word 'all'  can either be singular or plural based on its context . For example, 'all' is singular in the sentence: 'All of the house burned down. ' In this case, the word 'all' refers to a single house. However, in this sentence, 'all' is plural: 'We all watched the sun rise over the mountain.

88. But I asked her, Anak . Ano po yun ? Write a letter lahat ng pagod kana. Isulat mo saan ka pagod na. Pagod na akong sabihin kay mama na okay lang ako . Pagod na akong umasa na sana pagising ko bumalik na yung primo na minahal ko . Pagod na akong maghintay na tuparin mo yung pangako mo sakin . Pagod na akong ipagtanggol ka sa kanila .

89. Pagod na akong sabihin kay mama na okay lang ako , umasa na sana pagising ko bumalik na yung primo na minahal ko , maghintay na tuparin mo yung pangako mo sakin at ipagtanggol ka sa kanila . PARALLELISM

90. Hindi kana naniniwala ? Naniwala ako sayo at yun yung pagkakamali ko . Pagod na akong bitbitin ka . Hindi mo na kaya ? Pakiramdam ko sinasayang ko lang ang buhay ko sa relasyong ito . PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE

91. QUIZ

92. The students, together with their 1 teacher, is going to the annual 2 3 educationa l trip next week. No error . 4 5 1

93. The students, together with their 1 teacher, is going to the annual 2 3 educationa l trip next week. No error . 4 5 1

94. The pencil, which were stolen from the 1 2 table, was found inside someone's 3 4 bag. No error. 5 2

95. The pencil, which were stolen from the 1 2 table, was found inside someone's 3 4 bag. No error. 5 2

96. One of the men who is playing 1 2 3 soccer right now is my friend 4 Hamad . No error . 5 3

97. One of the men who is playing 1 2 3 soccer right now is my friend 4 Hamad . No error . 5 3

98. 4 Hector, together with Valfred , 1 were rehearsing at Tom's Gym 2 3 4 last week. No error 5

99. 4 Hector, together with Valfred , 1 were rehearsing at Tom's Gym 2 3 4 last week. No error 5

100. 5 Us teachers, we are obliged to 1 2 3 ensure the quality education 4 of the students. No error . 5

101. 5 Us teachers, we are obliged to 1 2 3 ensure the quality education 4 of the students. No error . 5

102. 6 Senior Inspector Carlo Yerro will be at 1 the flag ceremony tomorrow morning in 2 3 quezon city hall. No error. 4 5

103. 6 Senior Inspector Carlo Yerro will be at 1 the flag ceremony tomorrow morning in 2 3 quezon city hall. No error. 4 5

104. 7 One of the boys who were made 1 2 captain of the soccer team is 3 my best friend, Jhunle . No error . 4 5

105. 7 One of the boys who were made 1 2 captain of the soccer team is 3 my best friend, Jhunle . No error . 4 5

106. 8 Each of the principal suspects were 1 2 3 interrogated by the arresting officers 4 inside the Police Community Precinct. No error. 5

107. 8 Each of the principal suspects were 1 2 3 interrogated by the arresting officers 4 inside the Police Community Precinct. No error. 5

108. 9 Mona Lisa have been looking for 1 a pair of sunglasses since this 2 3 4 morning. No error. 5

109. 9 Mona Lisa have been looking for 1 a pair of sunglasses since this 2 3 4 morning. No error. 5

110. 10 Soda float, extra-large fries and 1 quarter pounder burge r is my 2 3 birthday treats for tonight. No error. 4 5

111. 10 Soda float, extra-large fries and 1 quarter pounder burge r is my 2 3 birthday treats for tonight. No error. 4 5

112. 11 Two-thirds of the avocadoes was 1 2 brought to my grandmother as a gift 3 for he r birthday. No erro r. 4 5

113. 11 Two-thirds of the avocadoes was 1 2 brought to my grandmother as a gift 3 for he r birthday. No erro r. 4 5

114. 12 More than one of the students choose 1 2 to take the easiest courses in their 3 4 curriculum. No error.

115. 12 More than one of the students choose 1 2 to take the easiest courses in their 3 4 curriculum. No error.

116. 13 The witnesses elaborated that they 1 does not believe in the statement of 2 the victim because they saw a 3 4 different scenario. No Error. 5

117. 13 The witnesses elaborated that they 1 does not believe in the statement of 2 the victim because they saw a 3 4 different scenario. No Error. 5

118. 14 A police officers job is never easy; for 1 2 it requires them to ensure rightful apprehension, investigation , and 3 prosecution of the suspects involved. 4 No error. 5

119. 14 A police officers job is never easy; for 1 2 it requires them to ensure rightful apprehension, investigation , and 3 prosecution of the suspects involved. 4 No error. 5

120. 15 The neophyte police officer was duly 1 2 recognized for its bravery and 3 4 dedication to his duty. No error. 5

121. 15 The neophyte police officer was duly 1 2 recognized for its bravery and 3 4 dedication to his duty. No error. 5

122. Little Red Riding Hood in addition 1 to Harry Potter give me chills 2 3 whenever I’m reading it. No erro r. 4 5 16

123. Little Red Riding Hood in addition 1 to Harry Potter give me chills 2 3 whenever I’m reading it. No erro r. 4 5 16

124. 17 It is always a honor for me to 1 2 3 be your student. No error. 4 5

125. 17 It is always a honor for me to 1 2 3 be your student. No error. 4 5

126. 18 The corps found inside a crashed 1 2 3 vehicle is a close friend of my 4 mother. No error 5

127. 18 The corps found inside a crashed 1 2 3 vehicle is a close friend of my 4 mother. No error 5

128. 19 Capt. Gerard Borja attested that a 1 short lady run very quickly when 2 3 he was approaching the crime 4 scene. No Error. 5

129. 19 Capt. Gerard Borja attested that a 1 short lady run very quickly when 2 3 he was approaching the crime 4 scene. No Error. 5

130. 20 Aldrin refused to explain as to why 1 he was seen in a stationary store 2 3 where the victim was killed . 4 No error. 5

131. 20 Aldrin refused to explain as to why 1 he was seen in a stationary store 2 3 where the victim was killed . 4 No error. 5

132. FEW REMINDERS / TIPS Know your ‘WHY’ 2. Do not be so complaisant. Maximize your resources, both online and offline. 3. Practice “NO ZERO DAY” 4. Be prepared holistically. 5. Be as CALM as possible. 6. Pray. Surrender. Have faith.

133. God bless you ______( in,on ) your examinations!

134. God bless you on your examinations!