Common mistake he (the)

Common Mistake: "he" instead of "the"

One common mistake that many people make is confusing the use of the pronoun "he" with the definite article "the". While these two words may sound similar, they have completely different meanings and functions in a sentence.

Incorrect Usage:

  • He book is on the table.
  • Did you see he movie last night?
  • I need to go to he store to buy some groceries.

In the examples above, the word "he" is incorrectly used instead of "the". This mistake can lead to confusion and make the sentences grammatically incorrect.

Correct Usage:

  • The book is on the table.
  • Did you see the movie last night?
  • I need to go to the store to buy some groceries.

By replacing "he" with "the" in the correct way, the sentences become grammatically accurate and convey the intended meaning.

Linguix Grammar Checker is an effective tool that can help you identify and correct this common mistake, along with other grammar and spelling errors in your writing.

he (the) mistake examples

  • Incorrect:
    At he beginning, I was afraid.

    Correct:
    At the|his beginning, I was afraid.

  • Incorrect:
    The restaurant closed tonight for he first time in years

    Correct:
    Tthe|his restaurant closed tonight for the|his first time in years

  • Correct:
    But there was a fire burning inside him ever since he saw those pictures on her camera.
  • Correct:
    Tom looked like he needed help.
  • Correct:
    When they gave up he lost nothing.
  • Correct:
    They did it till he lost his energy.
  • Correct:
    On the way out he opened one beer and started enjoying his life.
  • Correct:
    The past he left behind.
  • Incorrect:
    He wants to be he best one.

    Correct:
    He wants to be the best one.

  • Incorrect:
    That seems to be he only thing I have seen zero growth with.

    Correct:
    That seems to be the only thing I have seen zero growth with.

  • Incorrect:
    Sami is still int he bathroom.

    Correct:
    Sami is still in the bathroom.

  • Incorrect:
    The info was hidden int he news article.

    Correct:
    The info was hidden in the news article.

  • Incorrect:
    Thanks fort he reply.

    Correct:
    Thanks for the reply.

  • Incorrect:
    I think he's int he best position.

    Correct:
    I think he's in the best position.

  • Correct:
    In the fort he was hiding from his enemies.
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