Common Grammar Errors in English

Grammar is an essential part of the English language, and making mistakes can lead to misunderstandings. Here are some common grammar errors to be aware of:

Subject-Verb Agreement

• Incorrect: She have many friends.
• Correct: She has many friends.

Present Tense vs. Past Tense

• Incorrect: I am going to the store yesterday.
• Correct: I went to the store yesterday.

Homophones

• Incorrect: Their/There/They're
• Correct: They are going to the party. (They're)
• Correct: The cat is sitting there. (There)

Using "A" vs. "An"

• Incorrect: A apple is red.
• Correct: An apple is red.

Prepositions

• Incorrect: I live in at New York.
• Correct: I live in New York.

For more information on common grammar errors, check out our Grammar Resources.

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