5 Common Grammar Mistakes and How to Fix Them

Even advanced English learners make grammar mistakes—and that’s okay! The good news is, most errors are easy to fix once you know them. Let’s look at 5 common mistakes and their simple corrections.

1.  She don’t like tea. (False)

She doesn’t like tea. ( True)

 Use doesn’t with he, she, it

2.  I have visited London last year. (False)

I visited London last year. (True)

 Don’t mix present perfect with a time expression like last year.

3.  He is married with a doctor. (False)

 He is married to a doctor. (True)

 Always say married to, not married with.

4.  People is friendly here. (False)

People are friendly here. (True)

 People is plural, so use are.

5.  I look forward to meet you. (False)

 I look forward to meeting you. (True)

 After look forward to, use the -ing form.

Last Remark

It’s normal to make mistakes, but fixing them is what improves your English. Keep in mind that each correction is a step closer to fluency!