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What is the correct form of the sentence for third-person singular?
What is the correct form of the sentence for third-person singular?
Which sentence correctly uses a negative phrase?
Which sentence correctly uses a negative phrase?
What is the proper way to express a habitual action in English?
What is the proper way to express a habitual action in English?
Which sentence places the adverb correctly?
Which sentence places the adverb correctly?
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How should the subject be stated in a complete sentence?
How should the subject be stated in a complete sentence?
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Study Notes
Common English Grammar Mistakes
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Third-Person Singular Verbs: Add "s" or "es" to the verb for he, she, it, or singular nouns. Example: "He works," "She studies," "It goes."
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Negative Phrases with "Do/Does": Use "do not" or "does not" instead of "no." Example: "She does not work," not "She no works."
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Present Continuous for Habits: Avoid using the present continuous tense for habitual actions; use the present simple. Example: "I go to the gym every day," not "I am going to the gym every day."
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Adverb Placement: Place adverbs after the verb. Example: "I am always late," not "I always am late."
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Subject Pronoun Omission: Explicitly state the subject, except in imperative sentences. Example: "It is sunny today," not "Is sunny today."
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Test your knowledge of common English grammar errors with this quiz. Covering topics such as third-person singular verbs, adverb placement, and negative phrases, this quiz is perfect for improving your understanding of English grammar rules.
