English Grammar Errors and Corrections

This document discusses common English grammar errors and provides corrections for each error. It covers topics such as incorrect word usage, grammar rules, and sentence structure. By understanding and correcting these errors, students can improve their writing skills and avoid common mistakes. The document also includes examples and explanations for each error and correction.

Running head : ENGLISH GRAMMAR
ENGLISH GRAMMAR
Name of the Student
Name of the University
Author Note

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1. Between you and I, I think this class is different from what I expected.
Error : Between you and I
Correction : Other than you and me, I think this class is different from what I expected.
2. Sarah is gonna regret her decision not to go to school.
Error : Gonna, not to go to
Correction : Sarah is going to regret her decision of not going to school.
3. There are many young college students who get caught drinking. The reason is that
they stay out all night irregardless of the dorm rules.
Error : irregardless
Correction : There are many young college students who get caught drinking as they
stay out all night regardless of the dorm rules.
4. Many students say the reason why they are late for class is that they are somewhat
tired.
Error : somewhat
Correction : Many students say the reason why they are tired for class is because they
are tired.
5. We have to ask ourself how much we really want to finish college and get off the couch to
get to class.

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Error : ourself
Correction : We should ask ourselves that how much we really want to finish college and
get off the couch to get to class.
6. There is a difference between studying and doing homework. Studying is where a student
reviews his or her notes and key concepts covered in class. Homework is usually a graded
item.
Error : concepts covered, usually
Correction : There is a difference between studying and doing homework. Studying is
where a student reviews his or her notes and key concepts that have been covered in class.
Whereas, homework is a graded item.
7. My boyfriend asked where I was at last night because I was supposed to meet him.
Error : at, I was, supposed
Correction : My boyfriend asked where was I last night, as I was supposed to meet him.
8. I couldn’t hardly speak when my boyfriend asked me to marry him.
Error : couldn’t
Correction : I could hardly speak when my boyfriend asked me to marry him.
9. Calvin had alot of friends on his Facebook page before he deleted it.
Error : a lot

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Correction: Calvin had a lot of friends on his Facebook page before he deleted it.
10. The bust in the living room resembled my favorite poet, but it fell and busted into several
pieces.
Error : busted
Correction : The bust in the living room resembled my favorite poet, but it fell and broke into
several pieces.
11. I didn’t see nothing wrong with the movie, but many people are offended by it.
Error : didn’t, nothing, are offended by it.
Correction : I did not see anything wrong in the movie, but many people found it offensive.
12. After my surgery, I was having a hard time getting off of the couch.
Error : off of
Correction : After my surgery, I was having a hard time getting off the couch.
13. Can you tell me the reason why we broke up?
Error : we broke up
Correction : Can you tell me the reason why we had broken up?
14. Them answers on the homework assignment are in the course’s reading material.
Error : Them

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Correction : The answers on the homework assignment are in the course’s reading material.
15. The reason I like online classes is because they offer more freedom, such as the dress code.
Error : The reason
Correction : I like online classes because they offer more freedom, such as the dress code.