When writing grammatically correct sentences, there are four main problems you must focus on. When you are trying to write a sentence, there are many things to consider. Obviously you need to have something to write about. But you want to make sure that your reader understands what you are trying to say. Your sentence must be grammatically correct. Often times when we are speaking, we say things that might not be correct, grammatically speaking. Usually as long as you correct your mistakes, your listener will not have a problem understanding you. However, when you are writing, you clearly have more time to think about what you want to say than if you were speaking. This is why your sentences need to be correct. Your reader must be able to understand the point you want to get across and not have to translate if your sentences are not formed co guitar chords rrectly. So here are four common mistakes people make when writing, and the way to recognize when you have made a mistake. 1. Sentence Fragments These are ways to make sure that your sentence is complete and understandable to your readers. a. Find the Subject Example: The student felt nervous before the speech. Thought about leaving the room. Thought about leaving the room is a sentence fragment because there is no Subject in it. The question you should ask yourself when writing a sentence like this, is “WHO thought about leaving the room?” b. Find the Verb Example: Many scientists such as Einstein think in strange ways. Example: Many Scientists think in strange ways, Einstein for example. c. Avoid “cliff hangers”/danger words Here is the incorrect way first – 1. If you come home. 2. When the rain falls. Now here they are correctly formed – 1.
