Rules for English usage can seem complex and intimidating, but the errors most people make are actually relatively few. Below are the ten most common usage errors that plague the average writer. Click the link at the bottom for a printable PDF with a brief explanation and guide to correcting these problem areas.

1. Sentence Fragments
2. Run-ons/Comma Splices
3. Subject/Verb Disagreement
4. Pronoun/Antecedent Disagreement
5. Incorrect Pronoun Case
6. Misplaced Modifiers
7. Dangling Participles
8. Non-Parallel Comparisons
9. Verb Tense Shifts
10. Double Negatives

Click for Free Resource: Top Ten Grammar Errors

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