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The English language isn't easy to master. Just when you think you've got the rules down pat,
you find yourself questioning whether you're using the right "your" and where the heck to put
that pesky comma. We here at Best Life understand the struggle of proper sentence structure and
grammar as well as anyone. So we've created a list of some of the most common grammar mistakes
along with their remedies. So let's (not lets) dive in.
Incorrect : The dog went into it's kennel because its cold outside.
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2. Dangling Modifiers
Descriptive words, phrases, and clauses need to be placed either directly before or after the noun
they're describing in order to make sense. Otherwise, what you have on your hands is a dangling
modifier. (http://www.chompchomp.com/terms/danglingmodifier.htm)
Correct : Ravenous, the kids scarfed down the homemade dinner instantly.
3. Misplaced Commas
People have a tendency to incorrectly use commas when they should be using other forms of
punctuation. One of the most common comma errors? Using one to merge two complete clauses
when there should actually be a semicolon or a period instead.
6. Using "Irregardless"
Sorry, Mean Girls fans. Irregardless (https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irregardless) isn't
actually a word since regardless actually means "without paying attention to the present situation."
Therefore, there's no need for a prefix that means "not/no."
Incorrect : She asked, "Why would you want to do that"? I told her, "Because it's my choice;" but she
still didn't understand.
Correct : She asked, "Why would you want to do that?" I told her, "Because it's my choice"; but she
still didn't understand.
Incorrect : The side affects of this medication are alarming. How is it effecting you?
Correct : The side effects of this medication are alarming. How is it affecting you?
Incorrect : After I lie my purse down on the table, I'm going to lay in bed.
Correct : After I lay my purse down on the table, I'm going to lie in bed.
Incorrect : As long as my mom let's me go to the concert, lets meet at the venue around 6 p.m.
Correct : As long as my mom lets me go to the concert, let's meet at the venue around 6 p.m.
Incorrect : If I use fewer sugar in this recipe, it'll be less calories.
Incorrect : Alex and Gina never get gifts for one another, but that doesn't mean everyone in the office
can't give each other gifts.
Correct : Alex and Gina never get gifts for each other, but that doesn't mean everyone in the office
can't give one another gifts.
Incorrect : I'm going to grab milk from Target; than I'll be able to find out if it's more expensive then
it is at Walmart.
Correct : I'm going to grab milk from Target; then I'll be able to find out if it's more expensive than it
is at Walmart. (https://bestlifeonline.com/bad-walmart-bargains/)
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