5 Common Writing Mistakes Infographic.pdf
Spelling Slip-Ups: Typos happen to the best of us. Keep an eagle eye out for those sneaky spelling mistakes that can slip through the cracks. A well-spelled piece is a confident piece! Grammar Gremlins: Subject-verb agreement, punctuation woes, and dangling modifiersgrammar can be a tricky beast. Tame it with careful proofreading to ensure your sentences flow smoothly. Wordiness Woes: Less is often more! Don't drown your ideas in unnecessary words. Trim the fat to let your message shine through with clarity and impact. Ambiguous Antics: Precision is key. Vague or ambiguous writing can leave readers scratching their heads. Be clear and concise to make your point resonate. Overlooking Editing: The final step is crucial. Skipping the editing phase can result in overlooked errors and missed opportunities to refine your work. Take the time to polish your piece to perfection.
5 Common Writing Mistakes Infographic.pdf
- 1. All of us want to go to a Thai restaurant tonight. All of us wants to go to a Thai restaurant tonight. Subject-Verb Disagreement There is subject and verb disagreement when they don't match in number. Vague Pronoun Reference Unclear pronoun reference occurs when a pronoun could have more than one antecedent. When I found my book in the drawer, I closed it. I closed the drawer after finding my book in it. / I closed my book after finding it in the drawer. Comma Splice A comma splice occurs when two independent clauses are joined by a comma. My brother is an engineer, he works in an office. My brother is an engineer. He works in an office. Sentence Fragment A sentence fragment is an incomplete sentence, usually missing the subject or the verb. I love all kinds of films. Especially, horror ones. I love all kinds of films, especially , horror ones. Confusing Words Some words sound similar but have different meanings and spelling. For farther information, contact my secretary. For further information, contact my secretary. MISTAKES 5 COMMON WRITING