Common Grammar Mistakes and How to Fix Them

Quick fixes for common grammar errors.

1. Grammar: Common Mistakes Quick Fixes for Common Errors

2. This resource addresses the following English Language Arts Standards: Correctly use frequently confused words (e.g., to, too, two; there, their). Explain the function of conjunctions, prepositions, and interjections in general and their function in particular sentences. Recognize variations from standard English in writing and speaking, and use strategies to improve expression in Standard English . Understand the placement of phrases and clauses within a sentence and correct misplaced modifiers. Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense. Capitalization, Punctuation, and Spelling Mastery: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. Use punctuation to separate items in a series.

3. Intro Grammar errors can change the meaning of a sentence and confuse readers. In this lesson, we'll tackle common mistakes to sharpen your skills and ensure clear communication. Let's dive in and turn these missteps into learning opportunities! ‹#›

4. Choose the correct answer from the options given. 1. _______ going to the museum tomorrow. They're Their There The’re

5. Choose the correct answer from the options given. 1. _______ going to the museum tomorrow. They're Their There The’re "They're" is a contraction for "they are." "Their" is a possessive adjective, "There" indicates a place, and "The're" is not a word in English.

6. Choose the correct answer from the options given. 2. Its raining outside. It's raining outside. Is it raining outside. Is raining outside. Tis rainings outside.

7. Choose the correct answer from the options given. 2. Its raining outside. It's raining outside. Is it raining outside. Is raining outside. Tis rainings outside. "It's" is a contraction for "it is." The other options either lack a subject or misuse the verb form.

8. Choose the correct answer from the options given. 3. The cats tail is long. The cat's tail is long. The cats' tail is long. The cat's tails is long. The cast tail is long.

9. Choose the correct answer from the options given. 3. The cats tail is long. The cat's tail is long. The cats' tail is long. The cat's tails is long. The cast tail is long. “Cat's" is the possessive form, indicating the tail belongs to the cat. The other options either suggest multiple cats or have incorrect word forms.

10. Choose the correct answer from the options given. 4. She cant come to the party. She isnt coming to the party. She can't come to the party. Shes not coming tonight to the party. She cannot comes to the party.

11. Choose the correct answer from the options given. 4. She cant come to the party. She isnt coming to the party. She can't come to the party. Shes not coming tonight to the party. She cannot comes to the party. "Can't" is a contraction for "cannot." The other options either alter the original sentence's meaning or contain grammatical errors.

12. Choose the correct answer from the options given. 5. The team are playing tonight. The teams they is playing tonight. The team is playing tonight. They is playing tonight. Team are playing tonight.

13. Choose the correct answer from the options given. 5. The team are playing tonight. The teams they is playing tonight. The team is playing tonight. They is playing tonight. Team are playing tonight. "Team" is a singular collective noun, so it takes a singular verb, "is." The other options misuse verb forms or alter the subject.

14. Choose the correct answer from the options given. 6. One of the cars need repair. One of the car needs repair. A car needs to repair. One car need repair. One of the cars needs repair.

15. Choose the correct answer from the options given. 6. One of the cars need repair. One of the car needs repair. A car needs to repair. One car need repair. One of the cars needs repair. "One" is the subject and it is singular, so it takes a singular verb, "needs." The other options contain errors in subject-verb agreement.

16. Choose the correct answer from the options given. 7. She did ____ on her test. good great well n ice

17. Choose the correct answer from the options given. 7. She did ____ on her test. good great well n ice "Well" is an adverb describing how she did. "Good" is an adjective, and while "great" is informally used, "well" is grammatically correct in this formal context.

18. Choose the correct answer from the options given. 8. I have two sheeps in my farm. I have two ships on my farm. I have two sheep on my farm. I have two shepherds on my farm. I got two sheeps in my farm.

19. Choose the correct answer from the options given. 8. I have two sheeps in my farm. I have two ships on my farm. I have two sheep on my farm. I have two shepherds on my farm. I got two sheeps in my farm. The plural of "sheep" is "sheep." The other options either misuse the word or change the meaning.

20. Choose the correct answer from the options given. 9. Choose the correct form of this sentence: The childrens are playing. The child is playing. Children's are playing . The children are playing. The child are playing.

21. Choose the correct answer from the options given. 9. Choose the correct form of this sentence: The childrens are playing. The child is playing. Children's are playing . The children are playing. The child are playing. "Children" is already the plural form of "child." Adding an extra "s" is redundant and incorrect.

22. Choose the correct answer from the options given. 10. Choose the correct form of this sentence: Running fast, the finish line was crossed by the athlete. Running fast, the athlete crossed the finish line. Fast running, the athlete crossed the finish line. The finish line was cross quickly by the athlete. R unning fast, the athlete was crossing the finish line.

23. Choose the correct answer from the options given. 10. Choose the correct form of this sentence: Running fast, the finish line was crossed by the athlete. Running fast, the athlete crossed the finish line. Fast running, the athlete crossed the finish line. The finish line was cross quickly by the athlete. Running fast, the athlete was crossing the finish line. The modifier "Running fast" correctly describes the athlete. The original sentence had the finish line "running fast," which doesn't make sense.