35 Avoiding Common Grammar Errors (4.1.4)
Verna Johnson
Being aware of common grammar mistakes—and how to fix them—can improve your writing, help you write more efficiently, and build confidence in your communication skills.
Review the article “31 Common Grammar Mistakes and How to Correct Them” (linked below). Pay close attention to the errors you know you tend to make, or that instructors or other people have pointed out in your past writing.
Next, visit the “Words Often Confused and Misused” page. Browse through the word list and note any words you frequently mix up or want to improve your understanding.
Use the table of contents on the left side of the page to explore other helpful topics, such as “Basic Grammar: Parts of Speech.” Focus on sections that are most relevant to your writing challenges and goals.
These resources are excellent tools to help you grow your grammar skills over time and support clearer, more professional writing.
Exercises
- From the online source Indeed, review “31 Common Grammar Mistakes and How to Correct Them.”
- From the online source Athabasca University, review “Words often confused and misused.”
Optional Reading: Acceptable Grammatical Errors
You’ve probably noticed that people often make grammatical errors, especially in speech and less formal writing. Sometimes these errors are made so frequently that they’ve become acceptable. While it’s important to strive for correct grammar, especially in more formal situations, the following article discusses six common grammatical errors that are acceptable to many people in informal communication.
Exercises
Read “Unleashing the Grammar Rebel: Acceptable Common English Grammar Mistakes” to learn more about this topic.
References
References are at the end of this chapter.
