Common English Grammar Mistakes

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What is the correct form of the sentence for third-person singular?

He work in IT.
They work in IT. (correct)
They works in IT.
He works in IT. (correct)

Which sentence correctly uses a negative phrase?

She does not work here. (correct)
She no works here.
She don't work here.
She does not works here.

What is the proper way to express a habitual action in English?

I am going to the gym every day.
I goes to the gym every day.
I go to the gym every day. (correct)
I going to the gym every day.

Which sentence places the adverb correctly?

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How should the subject be stated in a complete sentence?

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Third-Person Singular Verb Agreement

In English, add "s" or "es" to verbs when the subject is he, she, it or a singular noun. For example: "He workS in IT." is incorrect, but "He workS in IT." is correct.

Negative Sentences

Use "do not" or "does not" to make a sentence negative, instead of "no". Example: "She no works here." is incorrect, but "She does not work here." is correct.

Present Simple Tense

Use the present simple tense to describe habits or routines. Example: "I am going to the gym every day." is incorrect, because "going" implies it's happening now. The correct sentence is: "I go to the gym every day".

Adverb Placement in English

Place adverbs after the verb they modify. "I always am late" is wrong. The correct sentence is: "I am always late".

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Explicit Subjects

In most cases, state the subject of a sentence explicitly. "Is sunny today." is incorrect. The correct sentence is: "It is sunny today".

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Study Notes

Common English Grammar Mistakes

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."
Negative Phrases with "Do/Does": Use "do not" or "does not" instead of "no." Example: "She does not work," not "She no works."
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."
Adverb Placement: Place adverbs after the verb. Example: "I am always late," not "I always am late."
Subject Pronoun Omission: Explicitly state the subject, except in imperative sentences. Example: "It is sunny today," not "Is sunny today."