Common Grammar Mistakes: Pronoun Agreement, Double Negatives, and Infinitive Splitting
This guide highlights essential grammar rules through common mistakes and corrections. Learn how to achieve proper pronoun-antecedent agreement by using the correct reflexive pronouns, avoid double negatives which can distort meaning, and properly structure infinitives without splitting them. Understanding these principles will enhance your writing clarity and coherence. Improve your grammar skills and avoid frequent errors with easy-to-understand examples.
Common Grammar Mistakes: Pronoun Agreement, Double Negatives, and Infinitive Splitting
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Sentence Revision Sawyor Ashley
Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement What not to do: Ashley bought himself a new dress. What to do: Ashley bought HERSELF a new dress.
DoubleNegative What not to do: She never did get no bad grades. What to do: She never did get any bad grades.
Splitting an Infinitive What not to do: To cautiously drive means paying attention to the road. What to do: To drive cautiously means paying attention to the road.