Here are essential grammar tips to enhance your English language skills:
1. Subject-Verb Agreement
- Always match the subject's number (singular/plural) with the verb.
- Example: "She runs" vs. "They run."
⚠️ Common mistake: Plural nouns ending in -s often confuse learners.
2. Tense Consistency
- Keep tenses consistent within a sentence or paragraph.
- Example: "I went to the store, and I bought milk."
- Past tense vs. present tense can change meaning entirely.
3. Articles: a, an, the
- Use a or an for indefinite articles (e.g., "a book", "an apple").
- Use the for definite articles (e.g., "the cat").
- Rule: an precedes vowel sounds, not vowels themselves.
4. Punctuation Pitfalls
- Commas separate clauses: "I went to the store, and I bought milk."
- Periods end declarative sentences.
- Avoid run-on sentences by using periods or semicolons.
5. Prepositions of Place
- Common prepositions: in, on, at, under, over, between.
- Example: "The book is on the table."
- Practice with maps or diagrams to visualize usage.
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