Common Errors List

Common Errors List

-Comma Splice- A variety of run on sentences that occur when two complete sentences are joined with an unneeded comma.

My Error sentence: “We had already spent forever on the writing part, now we had to draw pictures. To top it all off I am terrible at drawing now, imagine how bad I was in 1^st grade.

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-Fragment: When a sentence is not a complete sentence and lacks some variables.

My Error Sentence: “Helping each person to feel good about themselves, even when they mess up.

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-Inappropriate use of slang- Using slang when the reader may not understand what it means.

Error Sentence: “…stepped up their game…”

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-Apostrophe with possession- An apostrophe can show ownership when placed with a noun.

My Error: “Publishers Tea”

Instead, I should write:

Publisher’s Tea

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-Commas for belter understanding- When a sentence opens up with an introductory word it is very helpful to the reader to place a comma after the introductory element.

My Error Sentence: “As the years have progressed…”

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