🔹 Common Errors to Avoid: Traps and Fixes
Even the most skilled writers slip up. But knowing the most common grammar errors—and how to fix them—can make your writing instantly more credible.
Subtopic: Their/There/They’re Made Simple
- Their = possessive (Their books)
- There = place (Over there)
- They’re = contraction (They’re going)
Mixing them up is a red flag in exams or formal writing.
Subtopic: Comma Splices – The Silent Saboteurs
Comma splices happen when two complete sentences are joined only with a comma.
Incorrect: “She wanted to leave, he wanted to stay.”
Fix:
– “She wanted to leave. He wanted to stay.”
– “She wanted to leave, but he wanted to stay.”