Common mistake all of the sudden (all of a sudden)
Common Mistakes in English Grammar
1. "All of the sudden" instead of "All of a sudden"
One of the most common mistakes in English grammar is the use of the phrase "all of the sudden" instead of "all of a sudden." This phrase is nonstandard and incorrect, but it is often used unintentionally.
Correct Example: She left the room all of a sudden when the phone rang.
The phrase "all of a sudden" means unexpectedly or without warning. It is used to describe something happening quickly and unexpectedly.
Linguix grammar checker can help you identify and rectify such mistakes to ensure your writing is accurate and grammatically correct.
all of the sudden (all of a sudden) mistake examples
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Incorrect:Why would a man all of the sudden send flowers?Correct:Why would a man all of a sudden send flowers?
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Correct:Why would anyone all of a sudden send flowers?
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Incorrect:Why would a man all the sudden send flowers?Correct:Why would a man all of a sudden send flowers?
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Correct:Why would anyone all of a sudden send flowers?
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