Common mistake Missing noun after an adjective
Missing Noun After an Adjective
One common mistake that many writers make is leaving out a noun after an adjective. This happens when an adjective is used without a corresponding noun to modify. Let's take a look at some examples:
Examples:
- Incorrect: She bought a shirt, but it was too small to wear.
Correct: She bought a shirt, but it was too small for her to wear. - Incorrect: The room was crowded, so she left.
Correct: The room was crowded, so she left the room. - Incorrect: He is funny, makes everyone laugh.
Correct: He is funny, and he makes everyone laugh.
As you can see, in each of these examples, the adjective is used without a noun to modify. By adding the missing noun, we can clarify the meaning of the sentence and make it grammatically correct.
A noun may be missing due to oversight or confusion, but it is an important element to include in order to provide clarity and avoid any ambiguity in the sentence.
If you're unsure whether a noun is missing or if you want to improve your writing skills, using a grammar checker like Linguix can be really helpful. It will automatically detect and correct any missing nouns and other grammatical errors in your writing, ensuring that your sentences are clear and concise.
Missing noun after an adjective mistake examples
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Correct:This is an absurd.
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Correct:An absurd is making my existence meaningless.
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Correct:An absurd existence is meaningless.
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Correct:It will be a nine-day's wonder.
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