Common Grammar Mistakes

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What is a misplaced modifier?

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A word that is improperly separated from the word it modifies, leading to confusion.

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What is the role of an adjective in a sentence?

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An adjective modifies a noun or pronoun, providing more information about it.

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What is parallel structure in writing?

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It is the use of the same grammatical structure in a series of words, phrases, or clauses to create balance and clarity.

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What is a common grammar mistake involving possessive pronouns?

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Using 'there', 'they're', and 'their' interchangeably. The correct form for possession is 'their'.

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What is the difference between 'affect' and 'effect'?

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'Affect' is a verb meaning to influence, while 'effect' is a noun meaning the result of a change.

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What is a dangling modifier?

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A modifier that is not clearly attached to the word it is supposed to modify, causing confusion.

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What is the function of a conjunction in a sentence?

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A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A sentence that contains two or more independent clauses that are not properly joined.

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What is subject-verb agreement?

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The subject and verb in a sentence must agree in number (singular or plural).

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What is an example of a compound sentence?

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A sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.