Common Student Misconceptions in Grammar

Splitting an infinitive is always grammatically correct

Using 'who' instead of 'whom' is always correct

Using 'less' when comparing two things is always grammatically correct

Ending a sentence with a preposition is always grammatically incorrect (correct)

Passive voice is always clearer and more direct than active voice

Passive voice is only used in scientific writing and not in other forms of writing

Passive voice makes sentences more interesting and engaging

Passive voice should always be avoided in writing (correct)

Using 'they' as a singular pronoun is universally accepted and always grammatically correct

Using 'they' as a singular pronoun is always grammatically incorrect (correct)

Using 'they' as a singular pronoun is only acceptable in informal writing

Using 'they' as a singular pronoun is only acceptable in British English