Grammatical mistakes are a big no-no in today’s era. Take a look at some common errors people usually make and keep yourself updated.
- The use of “ Me” as the first word in a sentence.
People generally frame the sentence using “me” this way : Me and Riya went to have some talk. Well, this is incorrect ! it’s not the “ me” used in the first place but I and Riya went to have some talk.
- Emigrated to
Emigrate and “ From” always go hand in hand like the immigrate and “to”.
- Too much use of Apostrophes
The apostrophes are used mercilessly anywhere anytime. But always remember to put it on a proper place.if you wanna refer to a group without mentioning everyone’s name just write “ the Mehtas’’ company.
- Piece of mind.
Well, this one is the most common of all. People generally write “piece” instead of “ peace” while mentioning “ Piece of mind”
5.Wet your appetite
“ whet” means to increase. The word “ Wet” is wrongly used.
- All the sudden
Well, the appropriate term is “ All of a sudden” in case if you wanna say suddenly.
- Hot water heater
It’s just a water- heater neither hot nor cold.
8.bold-face -lie
It’s actually “ bald-face-lie”, that means complete shameless.
- Tow the line
The accurate phrase is “ toes the line” that means to go by all the protocols.
- Repetitive use of literally
Literally means actually, so if you are saying you literally killed him means you murdered him.
- Expresso
It might be written as Espresso everywhere but it’s pronounce as “ spresso” .
So, next time remember this when your visit a coffee house.
- For-tay
Well, if you are trying to depict if something is not your cup of tea then say it, it’s not my “fort”
- Sneak Peak
Well the correct word is peek and not the “ peak” that means to have a quick look of something.
- The first year anniversary
The use of “ year” here is useless. It’s just the 1st anniversary or 25th anniversary.
- Do diligence
The proper correct legal term is “ Due diligence”
- First come-first serve
It’s first come first served actually, otherwise the phrase would mean whoever will arrive first weill serve the rest.
- Mentioning the word “ currently” in your bio
It’s a mistake, many people often do.
- Starting the sentence with “ there is or there are”
It’s not actually an error but there are better ways to start a sentence.
- Confusing between you are and you’re
Many people confuse your with you’re and that’s just not acceptable.
- Except or accept.
People often use accept in place of accept that altogether has a different meaning. To except is to leave and accept means agree