Get a grip on your Grammar / Common errors with corrections

C ommon Grammar Mistakes

1. According to Jones (2006) said that the number of overseas students is rising.

2. There are millions of people in the world are learning English.

3. A five years old boy can easily learn a second language.

4. Even he studied hard, he couldn’t pass the exam.

5. If global warming will get worse, many species of animals could die.

6. It was, in 2008, decided by politicians, to introduce compulsory preschool into Queensland.

7. Students don’t get enough sleep. Because of they have to study too much.

8. Neither of the countries want to admit they made a mistake.

9. In 2001 there have been many protests about rising food costs.

10. Since the financial crisis began in 2007, many companies went out of business.

11. Almost students in China learn English.

12. Most of Bond University students go on to have successful careers.

13. The United Nations told China they didn’t understand the issue.

14. The CEO, as well as the Board of directors, are going to give their view of the situation.

15. Tree pruning may be done in any season of the year.

16. Bowing to the crowd, the bull caught him unawares.

17. I can’t stand my sisters’ boyfriend.

18. It’s difficult to know what is the solution to the problem.

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Correct Sentences

1. According to Jones (2006), said that the number of overseas students is rising.

2. Millions of people in the world are learning English.

There are millions of people in the world who are learning English.

3. A five year old boy can easily learn a second language.

4. Even though he studied hard, he couldn’t pass the exam

5. If global warming will gets worse, many species of animals could die.

6. In 2008, it was decided to introduce compulsory preschool into Queensland.

7. Because of students have too much study, they don’t get enough sleep.

8. Neither of the countries wants to admit they made a mistake.

9. In 2001 there were many protests about rising food costs.

10. Since the financial crisis began in 2007, many companies have gone out of business.

11. Most students in China learn English.

12. Most of Bond University students go on to have successful careers.

13. The United Nations told China they (who?) didn’t understand the issue.

14. The CEO, as well as the Board of directors, is going to give his view of the situation.

15. Tree pruning may be done in any season of the year.

16. Bowing to the crowd, the bull caught him unawares. (Who was bowing, the bull?)

17. I can’t stand my sisters’ sister’s boyfriend. (How many sisters?)

18. It’s difficult to know what is the solution to the problem is.

Keep a list of your common mistakes and use EDIT  FIND to find them and fix them individually – when you just read your essay you often don’t notice them!