Grammar Correction Practice Sentences: English Grammar Guide

Improving grammar is one of the most effective ways to sound natural, confident, and fluent in English. Grammar correction practice helps learners identify common mistakes, understand the correct rules, and apply them effectively in daily writing and speaking. In this guide, you’ll find practical examples, corrected sentences, and explanations that will help you master English grammar step by step.

Why Grammar Correction Practice Is Important

Grammar correction practice is not only about fixing mistakes — it’s about understanding why a sentence is wrong. By analyzing your errors and rewriting sentences correctly, you develop accuracy and fluency together. This practice helps you:

• Improve writing and speaking clarity

• Build confidence in formal and informal situations

• Avoid repeated grammar mistakes

• Prepare for exams like IELTS, TOEFL, and Cambridge tests

• Write professional emails, essays, and reports more effectively

Common Grammar Mistakes and Corrections

Let’s look at some typical grammar errors that English learners make and how to fix them.

1. Subject–Verb Agreement

Incorrect: She go to school every day.
Correct: She goes to school every day.

Explanation: For third-person singular subjects (he, she, it), the verb takes an -s in the present tense.

2. Articles (a, an, the)

Incorrect: I bought apple from market.
Correct: I bought an apple from the market.

Explanation: Use a/an for singular countable nouns and the for specific nouns.

3. Prepositions

Incorrect: She is good in dancing.
Correct: She is good at dancing.

Explanation: Certain adjectives and verbs take specific prepositions (e.g., good at, interested in, afraid of).

4. Verb Tense Consistency

Incorrect: I was eating lunch when he come.
Correct: I was eating lunch when he came.

Explanation: Maintain consistent past tense forms within the same time frame.

5. Plural and Countable Nouns

Incorrect: I have many homework.
Correct: I have much homework. / I have many assignments.

Explanation: “Homework” is an uncountable noun; use “much,” not “many.”

6. Word Order

Incorrect: Always I get up early.
Correct: I always get up early.

Explanation: Frequency adverbs usually come before the main verb but after “be.”

7. Comparative and Superlative Forms

Incorrect: She is more taller than her sister.
Correct: She is taller than her sister.

Explanation: Do not use “more” with adjectives that already take “-er.”

8. Double Negatives

Incorrect: I don’t need no help.
Correct: I don’t need any help.

Explanation: Avoid double negatives; they make the sentence grammatically incorrect in standard English.

9. Misused Verb Forms

Incorrect: I have saw that movie.
Correct: I have seen that movie.

Explanation: The past participle of “see” is “seen,” not “saw.”

10. Conditional Sentences

Incorrect: If I will see her, I will tell her.
Correct: If I see her, I will tell her.

Explanation: In the first conditional, the if-clause uses the present simple, not the future tense.

Practical Grammar Correction Exercises

Try correcting these sentences yourself before checking the answers.

1. He don’t like coffee.

2. I am agree with you.

3. She can to swim.

4. They didn’t went to school yesterday.

5. The informations are incorrect.

6. I am here since morning.

7. He speaks very well English.

8. Let’s discuss about the plan.

9. She married with a doctor.

10. I look forward to see you.

Answers:

1. He doesn’t like coffee.

2. I agree with you.

3. She can swim.

4. They didn’t go to school yesterday.

5. The information is incorrect.

6. I have been here since morning.

7. He speaks English very well.

8. Let’s discuss the plan.

9. She married a doctor.

10. I look forward to seeing you.

Common Grammar Correction Patterns

1. Verb + Preposition Combinations

• Depend on, not depend of

• Listen to, not listen (alone)

• Apply for, not apply to (when referring to a job)

Example:
Incorrect: I am applying to a job.
Correct: I am applying for a job.

2. Gerunds and Infinitives

Some verbs are followed by a gerund (–ing form), while others need an infinitive (to + verb).

Example:

• Enjoy reading books.

• Want to learn English.

Common Mistake:
Incorrect: I enjoy to read books.
Correct: I enjoy reading books.

3. Adjective vs. Adverb

Incorrect: She sings beautiful.
Correct: She sings beautifully.

Explanation: Adverbs describe verbs; adjectives describe nouns.

4. Pronoun Consistency

Incorrect: Everyone must bring their own pencil.
Correct: Everyone must bring his or her own pencil.

Explanation: “Everyone” is singular, so the pronoun must also be singular in formal English.
(However, “their” is acceptable in modern English for gender neutrality.)

5. Word Choice and Collocation

Some word combinations simply sound unnatural even if grammatically correct.

Examples:
❌ Strong rain → ✅ Heavy rain
❌ Do a mistake → ✅ Make a mistake
❌ Discuss about → ✅ Discuss (no “about”)

Advanced Grammar Correction Examples

Incorrect vs. Correct Sentences

1. The teacher told that we must study hard.
✅ The teacher said that we must study hard.

2. It depends of the weather.
✅ It depends on the weather.

3. Despite of the rain, we went out.
✅ Despite the rain, we went out.

4. Neither of the answers are correct.
✅ Neither of the answers is correct.

5. He suggested me to go home.
✅ He suggested that I go home.

6. I prefer coffee than tea.
✅ I prefer coffee to tea.

7. She’s married with an engineer.
✅ She’s married to an engineer.

8. I am used to wake up early.
✅ I am used to waking up early.

9. I have visited Paris last year.
✅ I visited Paris last year.

10. She said me the truth.
✅ She told me the truth.

Tips for Effective Grammar Correction Practice

1. Write daily: Keep a short English journal. Review and correct your own mistakes.

2. Use grammar-checking tools: But always understand why something is corrected.

3. Learn by topic: Focus on one grammar area per week (e.g., tenses, prepositions).

4. Read English materials: Exposure helps you absorb correct grammar patterns naturally.

5. Practice speaking: Many grammar mistakes appear when speaking quickly. Record yourself.

6. Get feedback: Ask teachers, tutors, or AI tools for corrections and explanations.

7. Review your errors: Keep a personal “mistake notebook” with examples and correct forms.

Grammar Correction Practice for Writing Improvement

Let’s take a paragraph full of grammar mistakes and correct it step by step.

Incorrect Paragraph:

Yesterday I go to the market and buy some fruits. The apples was very cheap, so I decided to bought many. My friend tell me that I should not spend too much money, but I doesn’t listen him.

Corrected Paragraph:

Yesterday I went to the market and bought some fruits. The apples were very cheap, so I decided to buy many. My friend told me that I should not spend too much money, but I didn’t listen to him.

Analysis:

• “go → went” (past tense)

• “buy → bought” (past tense)

• “was → were” (plural subject)

• “to bought → to buy” (infinitive after “decided”)

• “tell → told” (past tense)

• “doesn’t → didn’t” (past negative)

• “listen him → listen to him” (requires preposition)

Final Advice

Grammar correction practice is not about perfection; it’s about progress. The goal is to reduce mistakes gradually while improving accuracy and confidence. Over time, you’ll find that the correct forms start to come naturally — especially if you practice consistently.

Remember:

“Practice doesn’t make perfect. Perfect practice makes progress.”

Keep writing, reading, and correcting. Soon, your grammar will no longer be something you “study” — it will be something you own.

FAQs

What is grammar correction practice and why does it matter?

Grammar correction practice is the habit of reviewing sentences—your own or model examples—to identify errors and then rewrite them accurately. It matters because it builds two skills at once: noticing (recognizing mistakes) and producing (writing or speaking correctly). Consistent practice improves clarity, credibility, exam scores, and overall fluency. Over time, you will internalize patterns like subject–verb agreement, consistent tense use, correct article choice, and natural word order.

How should I start a daily grammar correction routine?

Keep it short but focused. Choose one target area per day (e.g., prepositions, verb forms, articles). Spend 10–15 minutes on a set of 5–10 error-filled sentences. Correct them, compare to a key, and note your recurring mistakes in a “mistake log.” Once a week, review your log and rewrite a paragraph applying the fixes. This creates a loop of exposure → practice → reflection → application.

What are the most common mistakes English learners make?

Frequent issues include:

• Subject–verb agreement (e.g., She go → She goes).
• Article misuse (missing a/an/the or using the wrong one).
• Preposition errors (good in → good at).
• Tense consistency (was eating… he come → was eating… he came).
• Countable vs. uncountable nouns (many homeworks → much homework).
• Word order with adverbs (Always I → I always).
• Comparative/superlative redundancy (more taller → taller).
• Double negatives (don’t need no → don’t need any).
• Wrong participles (have saw → have seen).
• Conditionals (If I will see → If I see).

How do I know which rule to apply when correcting a sentence?

Anchor your decision in three quick checks: (1) Time reference (signals the tense), (2) Subject type (singular/plural/uncountable affects agreement and articles), and (3) Collocation/structure (some words require specific partners: interested in, used to + V-ing, suggest that + clause). If two options seem possible, choose the form that matches standard usage and clearer meaning.

How can I practice subject–verb agreement effectively?

Collect real sentences from your writing where you hesitated. Rewrite each with the subject highlighted and the finite verb underlined. Apply the rule: third-person singular in the present simple takes -s. For trickier structures—neither of, each of, collective nouns—create mini-drills (5 variants each). Rehearse aloud to build automaticity: Everyone is…, Neither answer is…, Data are/ is (choose the style you follow and keep it consistent).

What’s the best way to fix article errors (a/an/the)?

Ask three questions: (1) Is the noun countable and singular? If yes, you usually need a/an. (2) Is the noun specific or previously mentioned? If yes, use the. (3) Is the noun general/uncountable/plural? Typically no article, unless you want to specify: the water in this bottle. Keep a personal list of nouns that change meaning with articles: go to school (institutional use) vs. go to the school (specific building).

How do I correct preposition mistakes and learn the right combinations?

Use collocation clusters. Group words by the preposition they “attract”: good at, skilled at, arrive at (a place); interested in, involved in; rely on, depend on. Build sentence frames, e.g., “I’m interested in…” and practice with different nouns. When correcting, check whether the verb/adjective typically needs a preposition, and if yes, which one fits the common pattern.

What’s the difference between correcting with rules and correcting by ear?

Correcting by rules is precise and great for test settings; correcting by ear (intuition built from reading and listening) makes your output more natural. You need both. Start with explicit rules for accuracy, then immerse in quality input (articles, podcasts, lectures) to strengthen your internal model. When your ear disagrees with a rule, confirm in a reliable reference before finalizing the correction.

How can I avoid tense inconsistency in narratives?

Before you write, decide your timeline. For past narratives, use past simple for sequence and past continuous for background actions; use past perfect to show earlier past actions. For example: “I was walking home when I saw a café I had never noticed.” During correction, underline all verbs and check that the time logic is coherent. If the time frame shifts (e.g., to a general fact), mark it intentionally.

How should I correct errors with gerunds and infinitives?

Memorize high-frequency patterns: enjoy/avoid/practice + V-ing; want/hope/plan + to V; suggest/recommend/insist + that + clause (not to). Keep a two-column chart in your notes: left for gerund verbs, right for infinitive verbs, and a special notes row for verbs that change meaning (stop to smoke vs. stop smoking). When correcting, replace the form to match the governing verb.

How can I make my corrections stick so I don’t repeat the same mistakes?

Use spaced repetition plus production tasks. After correcting a sentence, write two fresh sentences using the same pattern. Add the original error and the corrected form to flashcards. Review 24 hours later, then after 3 days, 1 week, and 1 month. In each review, do a brief speaking drill using the structure in a mini-story. Transfer practice is what cements the learning.

What’s an efficient way to correct my own paragraphs?

Do a two-pass edit. Pass 1: structure and meaning—check tense timeline, pronoun reference, and sentence order. Pass 2: grammar and form—scan for agreement, articles, prepositions, and punctuation. Read the paragraph aloud; wherever you stumble, there’s likely a grammar or word-choice issue. Convert long sentences with multiple clauses into shorter ones, then rebuild if needed.

Are singular they and other modern usages acceptable in correction?

Yes, in most contemporary contexts, singular they is widely accepted: “Everyone should bring their ID.” In very formal or exam-specific contexts, follow the examiner’s or style guide’s preference. The key is internal consistency: if you choose singular they, use it consistently and pair it with singular verbs where appropriate (Everyone is).

What role do punctuation and sentence boundaries play in grammar correction?

Punctuation is a structural signal. Run-ons and comma splices are common errors. When correcting, ensure each independent clause is properly joined: use a period, semicolon, or a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). Check lists for parallel structure and place modifiers near the words they modify to avoid ambiguity.

How can I practice with authentic materials without getting overwhelmed?

Choose a short paragraph from a reliable source. First, imitate the structure by writing a similar paragraph about a different topic. Then, intentionally insert five typical learner errors. Finally, correct them. This three-step cycle—model, distort, repair—trains both perception and production in a controlled way.

What are some quick self-tests to measure progress?

Try these:

• One-minute drill: Correct three sentences targeting one rule.
• Contrast pairs: Produce minimal pairs (e.g., used to vs. be used to).
• Timed rewrite: Rewrite a messy paragraph into clean, concise prose in 90 seconds.
• Error hunt: Read your last email and find three improvements.

How can teachers or study partners give better correction feedback?

Use coded feedback: mark errors with brief tags (SV=subject–verb, ART=article, PREP=preposition). Ask the learner to self-correct first. Provide a model sentence only after an attempt. Finish with a micro-task that forces immediate application, such as writing two new sentences that use the corrected structure.

What’s a sample mini-drill I can use today?

Try this five-sentence set. Correct and read aloud:

1. She don’t like long meetings.
2. I am agree with the proposal.
3. He arrived to the office late.
4. If it will rain, we’ll cancel.
5. I look forward to see you tomorrow.

Answer key: doesn’t; I agree; arrived at; If it rains; to seeing. Repeat the corrected versions three times, then use each in a short, original sentence of your own.

Final tip: how do I sustain motivation?

Track visible wins. Keep a running list of “before/after” corrections from your real emails, messages, and essays. Revisit them monthly to see your progress. Pair grammar correction with meaningful output—blog posts, presentations, or test practice—so improvements feel useful, not abstract. Progress compounds when you notice it.

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