Grammar - Common Errors in Grammar

10 Most Common Grammar Errors—and How to Avoid Them Click on any of the links below to view one of the 10 most common grammar errors with examples on how to avoid them. Error #1:    Lack of Subject/Verb Agreement Error #2:    Past Tense Error Error #3:    Past Participle Error Error #4:    Run-on Sentence or Comma Splice Error #5:    Sentence Fragment Error #6:    Pronoun Error Error #7:    Apostrophe Error Error #8:    Comma Error Error #9:    Illogical Verb Tense Shift Error #10:  Misplaced or Confusing Modifier

8 Common ESL Errors—and How to Correct Them

Non-native speakers and writers sometimes find the English language difficult and confusing. The best approach is to practice—to speak and write in English whenever possible. You might join a study group or study with a partner who has excellent English skills. With your instructor's help, learn your personal error patterns—that is, the particular errors that you tend to make over and over; then carefullyproofread your papers with these errors in mind. Every chapter in Evergreen will help you improve your English skills. In addition, try these excellent ESL web sites:

• http://a4esl.org/
  TESL's 1,000 interactive exercises, bilingual quizzes in 29 languages
• ESL Resources for Students

Here are eight common ESL problems to watch out for.

Error #1:    Count or Noncount Noun Error
Error #2:    Incorrect or Missing Article
Error #3:    Preposition Error
Error #4:    Repeated Subject
Error #5:    Wrong Verb Tense
Error #6:    Irregular Verb Errors
Error #7:    Wrong Form After a Verb
Error #8:    Wrong Order of Adjectives