Blog - Mastering English Grammar Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

 Imagine: You're in the middle of a conversation, and suddenly, you feel the collective gaze of your audience as you utter a sentence that makes no sense. You've fallen victim to a common mistake in English grammar, and the awkward silence that follows is deafening. It's a shared experience we'd all love to avoid.

We've all been there, trapped in a web of ordinary English grammar mistakes. But fret not; Mastering English Grammar is your way out of such awkward situations.

We are The Fackin' English. Let the "Mastering English Grammar" show us the common mistakes and how to avoid them.

 

In a world where effective communication is the golden key, mastering English grammar is more important than ever. These common mistakes may have tripped you up in the past, but armed with the knowledge of what they are and how to avoid them, you can navigate the English language with confidence.

1. Subject and Verb Agreement

It is the most common grammar mistake in English. It is essential but more complex. Subject and Verb agreement is the need for the subject and verb in a sentence to match in number (singular or plural).

Example: "The team are playing well." (Incorrect - singular subject with a plural verb) => The team is playing well

How to Avoid: Build up your English knowledge from a strong foundation—a clear understanding of To-be Verbs, Verb-ING, Verbs, and how subjects and verbs interact.

2. Run-on Sentences

The 2nd comes up with the fresher in English. They have the guilt of making the paragraph long and with lots of information. Run-on sentences occur when two or more independent clauses are incorrectly joined without proper punctuation.

Example: "She woke up late this morning, and her alarm didn't go off. The dog had chewed through the power cord, so her phone was dead, and she couldn't set an alarm. She rushed to get ready for work, realizing she had a big presentation today. She couldn't find her keys, which were in the kitchen, and she was already running late, so she skipped breakfast." (Incorrect - Many independent clauses without proper punctuation) => "She woke up late this morning because her alarm didn't ring. The dog had chewed through the power cord, so her phone was dead, and she couldn't set the alarm. She rushed to get ready for work, realizing she had a big presentation today, but she couldn't find her keys, which were in the kitchen. She skipped breakfast due to the running late."

How to Avoid: Try to make the sentences simple. Simple is the best.

3. Incorrect Verb Tense

Verb tenses indicate the time of an action. Mismatching them can lead to confusion.

Example: "I'm studying English, but yesterday I am sick." (Incorrect - mixing present and past tense)

4. Double Negatives

The last mistake is about our speaking hobby. Double negatives involve using two negative words in the same sentence, which can lead to a positive meaning.

Example: "I cannot get no satisfaction." (Incorrect - two negatives create a positive)

How to Avoid: Enrich your vocabulary that helps to use words directly.

 

English grammar can be a complex beast, but with practice and understanding, you can tame it well. The key to avoiding common grammar pitfalls is awareness, exercise, and a desire to improve.

 

In conclusion, the journey to mastering English grammar is well worth taking. In doing so, you'll transform those awkward moments into opportunities for growth. So, let's embark on this adventure together, ensuring our words convey precisely what we intend, without the confusion of subject-verb disagreements, run-on sentences, incorrect verb tenses, or the unintended positivity of double negatives. Happy grammaring!

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