Flip Book English

Let’s Flip It! (My Mini English e-Book)
Tittle : Most Common Grammatical Errors We All Need to Stop Making
Name : Irfan Wafi Ahmad Bin Israr Ahamad
Registration Number : 02DTK20F2038
Class : DTK3A
Phone Number : 017-3520464

Introduction

Even after years of education, there are some things that some people still mess up. For me,
it's algebra. For others, it's the laws of physics. And for many, it's grammar.

It's not easy. Words and phrases that sound fine in your head can look like gibberish when
written down -- that is, if you even realize you made a mistake in the first place. It's easy for
little grammar mistakes to slip by, especially when you're self-editing.

But how do you prevent grammatical errors if you're not even aware you're making them?

Well, you can start by reading through this post to see which common grammar mistakes
resonate with you the most. (It's okay -- we're all guilty of at least one.) Make a mental note
to avoid that mistake in the future, or heck, just bookmark this page to remind yourself of
them over and over (and over) again.

To Vs Too
We've all accidentally left the second "o" off of "too" when texting in a hurry. But in case the
mistake goes beyond that, let's review some usage rules.

"To" is typically used before a noun or verb, and describes a destination, recipient, or action.
Take these examples:
My friend drove me to my doctor's appointment. (Destination)

"Too," on the other hand, is a word that's used as an alternative to "also" or "as well." It's also
used to describe an adjective in extremes. Have a look:
My colleague, Sophia Bernazzani, writes for the HubSpot marketing blog, too.
We both think it's too hot outside.

Affect vs. Effect

This one is another one of my pet peeves. Most people confuse them when they're talking
about something changing another thing. Effect, with an "e," isn't used as a verb the way
"affect" is, so the sentence above is incorrect. When you're talking about the change itself the
noun you'll use "effect."

Example : That movie had a great effect on me.

When you're talking about the act of changing the verb you'll use "affect."

Example : That movie affected me greatly.

Me vs. I
Most people understand the difference between the two of these, until it comes time for them
to use one in a sentence.

When you get done with that lab report, can you send it to Iqbal and I?

The sentence above is actually wrong, as proper as it sounds.

Try taking Iqbal out of that sentence it sounds weird, right? You would never ask someone to
send something to "I" when he or she is done. The reason it sounds weird is because "I" is the
object of that sentence and "I" should not be used in objects. In that situation, you'd use "me."

When you get done with that lab report, can you send it to Iqbal and me?

Lose vs. Loose

When people mix up "lose" and "loose," it's usually just because they're spelled so similarly.
They know their definitions are completely different.

"lose" is a verb that means "to be unable to find (something or someone), to fail to win (a
game, contest, etc.), or to fail to keep or hold (something wanted or valued)." It's like losing
your keys or losing a football match.

"Loose" is an adjective that means “not tightly fastened, attached or held” like loose clothing
or a loose tooth.

Then vs. Than

What's wrong with this sentence?

My dinner was better then yours.

In the sentence above, "then" should be "than." Why? Because "than" is a conjunction used
mainly to make comparisons like saying one thing was better "than" another. "Then" is
mainly an adverb used to situate actions in time:

We made dinner, and then we ate it.

Watch, Look, See
Example Mistake: Stop watching my private journal. / I look at the snow falling. / I don’t
play tennis, but I look at them playing every day.

“See,” “look” and “watch” are often confused in meaning. However, they should be used in
different situations. The difference between the three verbs can be explained in the following
way:

Look — to look at something directly.
See — to see something that comes into our sight that we weren’t looking for.
Watch — to look at something carefully, usually at something that’s moving.
So, we can “see” something even if we don’t want to, but we can only “look at” something on
purpose.

Correction: Stop looking at my private journal. / I watch the snow falling. / I don’t play
tennis, but I see them playing every day.

Less vs. Fewer
You know the checkout aisle in the grocery store that says "10 Items or Less"? That's actually
incorrect. It should be "10 Items or Fewer."

Why? Because "items" are quantifiable you can count out 10 items. Use "fewer" for things
that are quantifiable, like "fewer M&Ms" or "fewer road trips." Use "less" for things that
aren't quantifiable, like "less candy" and "less traveling."

Thank You for read my flip book. Have a nice day