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Grammar8 min readSeptember 5, 2025
10 Common Grammar Mistakes and How to Fix Them
From subject-verb agreement to article usage, here are the most common grammar mistakes English learners make and how to correct them.
By James Mitchell
Grammar mistakes can undermine your communication. Here are the ten most common errors and how to fix them.
1. Subject-Verb Agreement
'The team are playing' should be 'The team is playing.' Collective nouns take singular verbs in standard English.
2. Missing Articles
'I bought book' should be 'I bought a book.' Always check whether a noun needs an article.