common spoken grammar mistakes

Common spoken grammar mistakes!

Types of Grammatical Errors

There are many different types of grammatical errors that people can make in their speech and writing. Some of the most common types of grammatical errors include:

Subject-verb agreement errors: These occur when the subject and verb do not agree in number. For example, “She like pizza” instead of “She likes pizza”.

Pronoun errors: These occur when the pronoun does not agree with its antecedent in number or gender. For example, “Each student must bring their own textbook” instead of “Each student must bring his or her own textbook”.

Run-on sentences: These occur when two or more independent clauses are joined together without proper punctuation. For example, “I went to the store I bought some milk” instead of “I went to the store. I bought some milk.”

Sentence fragments: These occur when a sentence is missing a subject or verb or is not a complete thought. For example, “On the way to school” instead of “I saw a dog on the way to school.”

Misplaced modifiers: These occur when a modifier is placed in the wrong part of the sentence, which can change the meaning. For example, “I only eat pizza on Fridays” instead of “I eat pizza only on Fridays.”

Incorrect use of apostrophes: These occur when apostrophes are used incorrectly to indicate possession or contractions. For example, “The cat’s are sleeping” instead of “The cats are sleeping” or “It’s a beautiful day” instead of “Its a beautiful day”.

Incorrect use of homophones: These occur when words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings are used incorrectly. For example, “Their going to the party” instead of “They’re going to the party”.

These are just a few examples of the many types of grammatical errors that can occur in language use. It’s important to proofread carefully to avoid these errors and improve the clarity and effectiveness of your communication.

How can I improve my English speaking accuracy?

Improving your English speaking accuracy takes time and practice, but there are several things you can do to improve. Here are some tips:

• Practice regularly: The more you practice, the better you will get. Set aside time every day to practice speaking English, even if it’s just for a few minutes.
• Listen to native speakers: Listen to English speakers as much as you can, whether it’s by watching TV shows or movies, listening to podcasts or music, or talking to native speakers.
• Focus on pronunciation: Pay attention to your pronunciation and try to mimic the sounds of native speakers as closely as possible. Record yourself speaking and listen back to identify areas that need improvement.
• Learn and use new vocabulary: Expand your vocabulary by learning new words and phrases and use them in your speaking. This will help you express yourself more accurately.
• Work on grammar: Review English grammar rules and practice using them in your speaking. This will help you construct sentences more accurately.
• Get feedback: Ask a friend or language partner to listen to you speak and provide feedback. This will help you identify areas where you need improvement.
• Be confident: Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. The more you speak, the more comfortable you will become, and the more accurate your speaking will be.

Grammar Mistakes List – Video Lesson

How to Avoid Grammar Mistakes?

Here is the list of Common spoken grammar mistakes:

Incorrect	Sun sets in the west.
Correct	The sunsets in the west.
Incorrect	The soldier lost the arm in a battle.
Correct	The soldier lost an arm in a battle.
Incorrect	Set a clock back, it goes fast.
Correct	Set the clock back, it gains time.
Incorrect	I cannot refuse such offer.
Correct	I cannot refuse such an offer.
Incorrect	What beautiful flower this is!
Correct	What a beautiful flower this is!
Incorrect	The inspector and headmaster were present.
Correct	The inspector and the headmaster were present.
Incorrect	Every day is not the Sunday.
Correct	Every day is not Sunday.
Incorrect	The Christmas comes but once a year.
Correct	Christmas comes but once a year.
Incorrect	Naveed is the member of our dramatic society.
Correct	Naveed is a member of our dramatic society.
Incorrect	I have said morning prayer.
Correct	I have said the morning prayer.
Incorrect	I have a work to do.
Correct	I have work to do.
Incorrect	I keep bad boys at an arm’s length.
Correct	I keep bad boys at arm’s length.
Incorrect	Do not lose the heart, you will pass.
Correct	Do not lose heart, you will pass.
Incorrect	Many a girls were in the debating hall.
Correct	Many girls were in the debating hall.
Incorrect	She knows the French, but she can’t speak it.
Correct	She knows French, but she can’t speak it.
Incorrect	The jealousy is an evil passion.
Correct	Jealousy is an evil passion.

Common Spoken Grammar Mistakes

Incorrect	I want to buy few things.
Correct	I want to buy a few things.
Incorrect	The science is not opposed to the religion.
Correct	Science is not opposed to religion.
Incorrect	Thames flows through London.
Correct	The Thames flows through London.
Incorrect	I advise you to love the God.
Correct	I advise you to love God.
Incorrect	I shall buy pen and pencil.
Correct	I shall buy a pen and a pencil.
Incorrect	Moon has appeared.
Correct	The moon has appeared.
Incorrect	The lions roar and the houses neigh.
Correct	Lions roar and horses neigh.
Incorrect	The iron is hard and the silk is soft.
Correct	Iron is hard and silk is soft.
Incorrect	The mathematics is difficult subject.
Correct	Mathematics is a difficult subject.
Incorrect	The Hindus worship idols.
Correct	Hindus worship idols.
Incorrect	The Urdu is a widely spoken language in Pakistan.
Correct	Urdu is a widely spoken language in Pakistan.
Incorrect	We like the honesty.
Correct	We like honesty.
Incorrect	She was appointed a lecturer in a college.
Correct	She was appointed lecturer in a college.
Incorrect	The students, workers, farmers, listen to me.

Most Common Grammar Mistakes

Correct	Students, workers, farmers, listen to me.
Incorrect	Follies of wise enemy should not be laughed at.
Correct	The follies of a wise enemy should not be laughed at.
Incorrect	Do rulers of eastern countries have right aims?
Correct	Do the rules of eastern countries have the right aims?
Incorrect	We can never accept the defeat in the poverty.
Correct	We can never accept defeat in poverty.
Incorrect	The boys, be attentive.
Correct	Boys, be attentive.
Incorrect	The ladies and gentleman, lend me your ears.
Correct	Ladies and gentlemen, lend me your ears.
Incorrect	It is the Friday.
Correct	It is Friday
Incorrect	The June is hot.
Correct	June is hot.
Incorrect	The swimming is not easy.
Correct	Swimming is not easy.
Incorrect	The riding is a not common now.
Correct	Riding is not common now.
Incorrect	Noble persons go to the heaven.
Correct	Noble persons go to heaven.
Incorrect	You had better to see the officer.
Correct	You had better see the officer.
Incorrect	I prefer to be an honest poor than a rich dishonest.
Correct	I prefer to be an honest poor person to being arich dishonest one.
Incorrect	Running along the road, a dog bit me.
Correct	While I was running along the road, a dog bit me.
Incorrect	I shall make him to go.
Correct	I shall make him go.
Incorrect	She will come for meeting you.
Correct	She will come to meet you.
Incorrect	He cannot help but helping others.
Correct	He cannot help helping others.
Incorrect	This is a worth- seeing mosque.
Correct	This is a mosque worth Seeing.
Incorrect	She is very surprised at my decision.
Correct	She is much surprised at my decision.
Incorrect	The first meeting of Mr. Chips with Katherine was much interesting.
Correct	The first meeting of Mr. Chips with Katherine was very interesting.

Grammar Mistakes to Avoid

Incorrect	Good night, I shall comeback at 11.00 p.m.
Correct	Good evening, I shall come back at 11.00 p.m.
Incorrect	Good evening, I am going to sleep.
Correct	Good night, I am going to sleep.
Incorrect	He will be promoted as assistant professor.
Correct	He will be promoted to assistant professor.
Incorrect	I have noted that you are often late.
Correct	I have noticed that you are often late.
Incorrect	Being a rainy day, I could not walk to college.
Correct	It is a rainy day, I could not go to college.
Incorrect	Due to the rain, they could not reach in time.
Correct	Owing to the rain, they could nor reach in time
Incorrect	A fifty-year old has joined our college.
Correct	A fifty-year-old person has…….
Incorrect	She was walking by and by.
Correct	She was walking slowly.
Incorrect	He will learn English slowly.
Correct	He will learn English by and by.
Incorrect	She turned her glance in the other direction.
Correct	She turned her eyes in the other direction.
Incorrect	She cannot come as she is ill.
Correct	She cannot come because she is ill.
Incorrect	I caught the opportunity and talked to the principal.
Correct	I seized the opportunity and talked to the principal.
Incorrect	She is suffering from strong fever.
Correct	She is suffering from a high fever.
Incorrect	Naveed is our mutual friend.
Correct	Naveed is our common friend.
Incorrect	She is totally right.
Correct	She is wholly right.
Incorrect	Hear what I say.
Correct	Listen to what I say.
Incorrect	She took her meal at 8 p.m.
Correct	She had her meal at 8 p.m.
Incorrect	The teacher gave me punishment.
Correct	The teacher punished me.
Incorrect	I took a bath.
Correct	I had a bath.
Incorrect	He mad a goal.
Correct	He scored a goal.
Incorrect	My tooth is paining.
Correct	My tooth is aching.
Incorrect	The two colleges will be joined together next year.
Correct	The two colleges will be joined next year.
Incorrect	Let me take leave from him now.
Correct	Let me take leave of him now.
Incorrect	How could I go unless I have asked your permission first?

Common spoken grammar mistakes

Correct	How could I go unless I had asked your permission first?
Incorrect	Whosoever does the best he will get a prize.
Correct	Whosoever does the best, will get the prize.
Incorrect	Supposing if he fails to come, what will you will you do?
Correct	Supposing he fails to come, what will you do?
Incorrect	After crossing the river, the weather became clearer.
Correct	After we had crossed the river, the weather become clearer.

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