Error grinding Flashcards
Look your errors in the eye and conquer them (26 cards)
1. Articles (a, an, the)
In al of the world the people connection with their face…
In all of the world, people connect with their faces…
Remove “the” before “people,” and use plural “faces” to match
Some of the country speak English
Some countries speak English.
Remove “of the” and pluralize “country
The happiness depends on each person…
Happiness depends on each person…
No article needed with general abstract nouns like “happiness.”
English is the bridge to the world, it can make new friendships, better future…
…new friendships, a better future…
Use “a” before singular countable nouns like “future.”
I wish I had a ticket to Dubai even though hot weather…
…even though the weather is hot…
Use “the” with specific known nouns like “weather.”
The choose of your partner…
The choice of your partner…
Fix article + noun form
2. Subject–Verb Agreement
Some of the people who stay on social media is comparing…
…are comparing…
“People” is plural → use “are”.
God and universe is doing their job very good
God and the universe are doing their job very **well
Plural subject → use “are.” Also: “well” (not “good”) modifies verbs
The best people who speak about this topic is me.
…are me
“People” → plural subject → “are”
I’m
This days world we come to university…
These days, we come to university…
“Days” → plural → “these”
These cars vary good for cities…
These cars are very good for cities…
Missing “are” + spelling of “very”
3. Tense Confusion
I want to will be the First Lady…
I want to be the First Lady…
“Want to” is followed by base verb, not “will be.”
It’s been a long time I feel I’m not happiness
It’s been a long time since I felt happy
Correct tense and word choice
When I accepted in this university I was very happy.
When I was accepted into this university…
Passive form is needed.
I fell in love one day , i even waited but it didn’t happen.
I fell in love one day. I waited, but nothing happened
Punctuation + tense control.
I am doing to learn English…
I am going to learn English…
Fix incorrect future structure
I afraid to talk…
I am afraid to talk…
“Afraid” is an adjective → needs “am”
4. Prepositions
Helping to old people…
Helping old people…*
No “to” needed
I experienced to whiteout my partner.
I experienced being without my partner.
“Whiteout” is a spelling error; correct verb + preposition
Effect on person mood…
Effect on a person’s mood…
Add article + possessive
Distrctions are some and you can manage your time…
There are distractions, and you need to manage your time…
Fix structure + spelling + clarity
5. Pronouns
Accompany you on the path…
Accompany me on the path…
Refers to the speaker’s perspective
Who am I influenced by?
Who influences me? or By whom am I influenced?
Informal/fixed or formal structure.
Even though I have not partner…
Even though I don’t have a partner…
Verb + article missing
