Common Grammar Mistakes in Writing

 

 Common Grammar Mistakes in Writing


The most common grammar mistakes students make in writing are:

 1. Sentence fragments.
2. Run-on sentences
3. Improper proposition use
4. Tense-verb issues
5. Issues in lexical selection.


1. Use of the word "the".

Use 'the' carefully, such as
 * when there is only one of something . 
eg. the internet, the future, .....

* with cardinal numbers.
eg.  the first, , the fifth.

* with superlatives.
eg. the best, the last, the largest.

*with the names of places where tha name refers to a group of states.
eg. the USA, the UK, the USSR, the UAE.
*Before the nouns which describe general things.
eg. Exercise is good for the body.
* before abstract nounsused to describe a situation, process, quality or a change.

2. Countable and Uncountable.

eg. She has three brothers.
       I have a car.

3. Noun- Verb agreement.
The verb must agree with the noun. If you use plural noun, you must use plural verb and vice versa.

4.  -ng or to+ infinitive.
use to+ infinitive with the following: 
 learn how to, would like to,  want to-, refuse to-, promise to-, 
prepare to- offer to-,  learn to-, hope to-, help to-, decide to-,
afford to-, ask to-.

5. Use article before noun phrases.
Include a/an before adjective singular noun combinations.
eg. a very small, 
      a really strong argument.
      
Include the word "of" after noun phrases:
eg. a wide range of--- , an equal number of...

6. Use commas. 
In an IELTS it is important to use 'discourse markers' or 'linking phrases' to link ideas, such as "firstly, - "                "secondly.-" "in conclusion,-".  Use comma after a discourse marker to introduce a sentence. 
eg. Firstly, the chief cause of pollution is motor vehicle.
or, On the other hand, motor vehicles are the primary causes of pollution.

7. Verb -tense.
 Always be careful of the tense you use.
8. Preposition after adjectives and nouns.
It is an area where majority of the students make mistake. 



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