Have you ever read something so clever and interesting that you wanted to "share" it via your social networks or email list, only to find you cannot because of the grammatical errors. It may not be that you particularly spell so perfectly but if you noticed the error, so will others.
It happens to everyone, even the grammar police.
Unfortunately, such mistakes can really make readers questions credibility or source of information (you).
No matter how you have been writing or if you just want to begin, here is a handly list of some of the most common grammar mistakes and how to correct them. This is based on American English and given the evolution of language can likely change at any time - just kidding.
No matter how you have been writing or if you just want to begin, here is a handly list of some of the most common grammar mistakes and how to correct them. This is based on American English and given the evolution of language can likely change at any time - just kidding.
Avoid another grammar mistake, use this list as a reminder:
1. A and An - This mistake is not as common as some but still requires attention. The blanket rule is to use A before all letters beginning with consonants (non vowel letters). But of course, there are exceptions:
1. A and An - This mistake is not as common as some but still requires attention. The blanket rule is to use A before all letters beginning with consonants (non vowel letters). But of course, there are exceptions:
- If the word starts with an "h" that is silent, like hour or herb, you still use an.
- If the word starts with "u" but sounds like the word "you," or the it starts with an "o" but sounds like the letter "w" - then you would use a.
- We waited over an hour for her to show up.
- We wish the new couple a happy union.
- There was a one lane highway closure this morning.
