8 common mistakes in english

8 Common Errors in Framing Sentences : 

8 Common Errors in Framing Sentences 9/22/2011

Common Errors in Constructing Sentences A common error is: joining two sentences or two independent clauses incorrectly with an improper punctuation mark instead of using a correct punctuation mark =>which is the semi-colon, or => using a conjunction: 

Common Errors in Constructing Sentences A common error is: joining two sentences or two independent clauses incorrectly with an improper punctuation mark instead of using a correct punctuation mark =>which is the semi-colon, or => using a conjunction 9/22/2011

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EXAMPLE: We don't have a telephone, you will have to come round to the house. The two independent clauses in the sentence are incorrectly joined by a comma(,). 9/22/2011

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1. We can correct the sentence in the following ways: Treat the two clauses as separate sentences with the use of a full-stop (period) for each sentence. We don't have a telephone. You will have to come round to the house. We can use a coordinating conjunction (and, but, for, nor, or, so, yet) to create a compound sentence. We don't have a telephone, so you will have to come round to the house. 9/22/2011

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We can turn one of the two clauses into a subordinate or dependent clause. Since we don't have a telephone , you will have to come round to the house. We can use the semicolon to create a compound sentence. We don't have a telephone; you will have to come round to the house. Examples: 1. I helped them all I could , I even brought my tools to speed up the work. (INCORRECT) 2 . I helped them all I could ; I even brought my tools to speed up the work. (CORRECT) 3. I helped them all I could and I even brought my tools to speed up the work. (CORRECT) 9/22/2011

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2 ) A type of sentence error known as sentence fragment is a group of words that used together does not form a complete sentence. A dependent clause is being used as a sentenc e. INCORRECT: Because she was the best candidate. INCORRECT: Since ten o'clock this morning. CORRECT: She got the job because she was the best candidate. CORRECT: I've been here since ten o'clock this morning. 9/22/2011

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3. The wrong form of a verb is used. INCORRECT: He eaten his lunch just a while ago. INCORRECT: He has showed her how to catch butterflies. ********************************* CORRECT: He ate his lunch just a while ago. CORRECT: He has shown her how to catch butterflies. 9/22/2011

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4. Words and phrases: should be put in their rightful places. Examples : The policeman is a very brave man who caught the thief. (INCORRECT) The policeman who caught the thief is a very brave man. (CORRECT) 9/22/2011

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Time is usually placed at the end of a sentence. EXAMPLE: I visited the Eiffel Tower in 1999. Time may also be placed at the start of a sentence. EXAMPLE: In 1999 , I visited the Eiffel Tower. 5. POWER SENTENCE CONSTRUCTION 9/22/2011

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* 6. Place comes before time in all cases. EXAMPLE: I visited the Eiffel Tower in Paris in 1999 . CORRECT) I visited the Eiffel Tower in 1999 in Paris. (INCORRECT ) 9/22/2011

7. An adverb (in bold) is usually placed between the subject and the verb. Example: a. He often looks at the sky. b. She always grumbles about the weather. c. Tom seldom talks to anyone. : 

7. An adverb (in bold) is usually placed between the subject and the verb. Example: a. He often looks at the sky. b. She always grumbles about the weather. c. Tom seldom talks to anyone. 9/22/2011

8. Some adverbs can be used at the beginning or end of a sentence. Examples: a. Normally I go to the library with her. b. Sometimes I feel tired for nothing.: 

8. Some adverbs can be used at the beginning or end of a sentence. Examples: a. Normally I go to the library with her. b. Sometimes I feel tired for nothing. 9/22/2011

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