Common Grammar Mistakes and Corrections

Miss Couply discusses common grammar mistakes, including comma usage, capitalization, run-on sentences, and avoiding casual texting language. She provides tips for editing and emphasizes the importance of proper grammar in formal writing.

Why is it important to correct common grammar mistakes in writing?

• To confuse the reader

• To make writing more complex

• To increase word count

• To improve clarity and professionalism

When should a comma be used before a coordinating conjunction?

• Only in lists

• When joining two independent clauses

• At the start of a sentence

• After every word

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a comma?

• Nina was not a fan of cats but, she loved watching funny cat videos.

• Nina was not a fan of cats, but she loved watching funny cat videos.

• Nina was not a fan of cats but she loved watching funny cat videos.

• Nina was not a fan of cats, but, she loved watching funny cat videos.

What is the rule for capitalizing the pronoun 'I'?

• Never capitalize 'I'

• Always capitalize 'I'

• Only when it is the first word

• Only at the beginning of a sentence

Which of the following is a proper noun that should be capitalized?

• tree

• dog

• park

• YMCA

How can you correct a run-on sentence?

• Use a period to separate independent clauses

• Add more words

• Remove all punctuation

• Add random commas

Which of the following is an example of a run-on sentence?

• Carl showed off his dance moves.

• Carl showed off his dance moves in the courtyard during lunch everyone got out their phones to record it.

• Everyone got out their phones to record it.

• Carl showed off his dance moves in the courtyard during lunch.

What should you avoid using in formal writing?

• Proper grammar

• Texting language

• Full words

• Punctuation

Which of the following is an example of casual texting language?

• And

• BC

• Therefore

• Because

What should you do if a word is underlined in red on a computer?

• Underline it again

• Change it

• Ignore it

• Delete it