Common Mistakes in English Grammar

Introduction

English is a complex language with many grammar rules and exceptions. Even native English speakers often make mistakes when it comes to grammar. In this article, we will discuss some common mistakes and how to avoid them.

Mistake: Incorrect Capitalization

One common mistake is incorrect capitalization. It is important to remember to capitalize proper nouns, such as names of people, places, or brands. For example:

• Let's talk on skype. - Incorrect: The noun "skype" should be capitalized as it is the name of a communication tool.
• Did you mean the communication tool (= proper noun, capitalized)? - Incorrect: The noun "communication tool" should be capitalized as it is a name of a specific tool.
• Did you mean the communication tool FaceTime (= proper noun, capitalized)? - Correct: The noun "FaceTime" is a proper noun and should be capitalized as it is the name of a specific communication tool.

Mistake: Subject-Verb Agreement

Another common mistake is subject-verb agreement. The verb should agree with the subject in terms of number (singular or plural). For example:

• The dog chase the cat. - Incorrect: The verb "chase" should be in the singular form "chases" to agree with the subject "dog."
• They is going to the park. - Incorrect: The verb "is" should be in the plural form "are" to agree with the subject "they."
• She run every morning. - Incorrect: The verb "run" should be in the singular form "runs" to agree with the subject "she."

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