Ensure that the subject and verb in a sentence agree in number. Singular subjects take singular verbs, and plural subjects take plural verbs. Example: – Correct: The cat is sleeping. – Incorrect: The cat are sleeping.
Use punctuation marks appropriately to convey meaning and structure sentences. This includes commas, periods, semicolons, colons, apostrophes, quotation marks, and more. Example: – Correct: I enjoy reading, writing, and hiking. – Incorrect: I enjoy reading writing and hiking.
Maintain consistency in verb tenses within a sentence and throughout a paragraph or essay. Example: – Correct: She walks to the park and enjoys the sunshine. – Incorrect: She walks to the park and enjoyed the sunshine.
Understand when to use indefinite articles (a, an) and the definite article (the) based on whether you are referring to something specific or non-specific. Example: – Correct: A cat is in the garden. – Incorrect: The cat is in a garden.
Ensure that pronouns agree in number and gender with the nouns they replace. Avoid vague or ambiguous pronoun references. Example: – Correct: Each student must submit his or her assignment. – Incorrect: Each student must submit their assignment.
Avoid run-on sentences by properly connecting independent clauses with appropriate punctuation or conjunctions. Example: Correct: I enjoy hiking; it is a great way to stay active. Incorrect: I enjoy hiking. A great way to stay active
Pay attention to the correct use of prepositions to convey relationships between words in a sentence. Example: – Correct: She is good at playing the piano. – Incorrect: She is good in playing the piano.