2.07.2009

Five Most Common Grammar Problems

1.       Punctuation – using characters to separate parts of a sentence and make them clearer

a.       Rule 4: following introductory matters - - When the team was forced to kick, the coach sent in his best players

2.       Subject and Verb Agreement – when singular subjects agree with singular verbs or when plural objects agree with plural verbs

a.       Nouns that appear plural - - Checkers is an ancient game.

3.       Correct Use of Pronouns – words like “he,” “you” or “they” that stand for proper nouns

a.        Agreeing with antecedents - - Marianne said she would never color her hair.

4.       Sentence Structure – correct arrangement of words in a sentence

a.       Modifiers - -

­ Wrong:  When wheeled into the operating room, the nurse placed a mask over my face.

­ Better:  The nurse placed a mask over my face after I was wheeled into the operating room.

5.       Word Usage – correctly using English’s unorthodox spelling and distinct usage

a.       Affect – verb

b.      Effect – noun 

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