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15 Common Grammar Mistakes in Written and Oral Work
1. The verb doesnt agree with the subject: a) There are many person in this class. b) The film finish at four oclock. Advice: The verb should agree with the subject: a) There are many people in this class. b) The film finishes at four oclock. 2. There are mixed tenses or the wrong tense has been used: a) I went to the supermarket and meet my friend James. b) I have saw my sister yesterday. Advice: Use the correct tense, and dont mix tenses: a) I went to the supermarket and met my friend James. b) I saw my sister yesterday. 3. There are articles or determiners in the wrong place or missing altogether: a) I bought new computer last weekend. b) I had some interesting journey to work this morning. Advice: Use articles and determiners correctly: a) I bought a new computer last weekend. b) I had an interesting journey to work this morning. 4. Capital letters are used incorrectly: a) Ill see you on sunday. b) my friend rob lives at 44 sunnybank drive, ollerton, southampton, sh2 5pb. Advice: Put a capital letter at the start of a proper noun and where necessary: a) Ill see you on Sunday. b) My friend Rob lives at 44 Sunnybank Drive, Ollerton, Southampton, SH2 5PB. 5. There are spelling mistakes: a) I came to Britain last autum. b) The children finished their diner and went outside. Advice: Check your spelling with a dictionary if you are unsure and learn lists of common words: a) I came to Britain last autumn. b) The children finished their dinner and went outside. For more fun worksheets, games and quizzes log onto www.englishbanana.com now!

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