Common English Grammar Mistakes

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He ______ in IT.

works

She ______ work here.

does not

I ______ to the gym every day.

I ______ am late.

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______ sunny today.

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Third Person Singular Verbs

In English grammar, the third-person singular refers to "he", "she", "it", or singular nouns. The rule is to add 's' or 'es' to the verb after these subjects. For example, "He works" or "She goes."

Negative Sentences

When making a negative sentence in English, use "do not" or "does not" instead of simply saying "no". This applies to all subjects except "I" and "you". For example, "She does not work here." instead of "She no works here."

Present Continuous vs Simple

The present continuous tense is used for actions happening now, while the present simple tense is used for habitual actions or facts. Avoid using the present continuous for actions you do regularly.

Adverb Placement

Adverbs in English are words that describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. They should generally be placed after the verb they modify.

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Subject-Verb Agreement

English usually requires a subject for each sentence except imperative sentences (commands). Make sure to explicitly use "it" when referring to a situation or weather.

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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," "The cat sleeps."
Negative Sentences: Use "do not" or "does not" instead of "no." Example: "She does not work here," "They do not understand."
Present Continuous for Habits: Avoid using the present continuous tense for habitual actions. Example: Using "I am going to the gym every day" is incorrect. Correct usage would be "I go to the gym every day."
Adverb Placement: Place adverbs after the main verb. Example: "I am always late," "He usually arrives early."
Subject-Verb Agreement: Explicitly state the subject when necessary. Example: "It is sunny today," "The dog is friendly.," "There are many birds."

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Test your knowledge on common English grammar mistakes with this quiz. Learn the rules regarding third person singular verbs, negative sentences, present continuous usage, adverb placement, and subject-verb agreement. Improve your grammar skills and avoid these common pitfalls!