📖 Introduction
Imagine reading this sentence:
My friend walk to school yesterday and she enjoy the lesson.
It sounds confusing because the grammar is incorrect.
Now read this version:
My friend walked to school yesterday, and she enjoyed the lesson.
The second sentence is much easier to understand. Good grammar helps writers communicate their ideas accurately and professionally.
🎯 What You’ll Learn
By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
- identify common grammar mistakes in writing.
- use correct grammar when writing sentences and paragraphs.
- apply grammar rules during editing and proofreading.
- improve writing by correcting grammatical errors.
💡 Let’s Explore
What Is Grammar?
Grammar is the set of rules that explains how words are used together to form clear and meaningful sentences.
Good grammar helps writers communicate their ideas correctly.
Common Grammar Rules
1. Subject-Verb Agreement
The subject and verb must agree.
Examples
✅ The boy plays football every weekend.
✅ The boys play football every weekend.
❌ The boy play football every weekend.
2. Correct Verb Tense
Use the correct tense to match the time of the action.
Present Tense
She writes stories every week.
Past Tense
She wrote a story yesterday.
Future Tense
She will write another story tomorrow.
3. Pronouns Must Be Clear
A pronoun should clearly refer to the correct person or thing.
Example
✅ Emma lost her notebook.
❌ Emma lost their notebook.
4. Use Articles Correctly
Use:
- a before words beginning with a consonant sound.
- an before words beginning with a vowel sound.
- the for a specific person, place or thing.
Examples
- a bicycle
- an umbrella
- the library
5. Use Complete Sentences
Every sentence should contain:
- a subject,
- a verb,
- and a complete idea.
Example
✅ The students completed their science project.
❌ Because the students completed.
Common Grammar Mistakes
Incorrect
He don’t enjoy reading.
Correct
He doesn’t enjoy reading.
Incorrect
They was playing outside.
Correct
They were playing outside.
Incorrect
I have ate my lunch.
Correct
I have eaten my lunch.
Incorrect
She bought a orange.
Correct
She bought an orange.
Checking Grammar While Writing
Ask yourself:
✔ Does my subject match my verb?
✔ Have I used the correct tense?
✔ Are my pronouns correct?
✔ Have I used articles correctly?
✔ Is every sentence complete?
🌟 Example
Before Editing
Yesterday my brother go to the library. He borrow three book and read it at home.
After Editing
Yesterday, my brother went to the library. He borrowed three books and read them at home.
Notice how correcting the grammar makes the paragraph clearer and more accurate.
🌍 Real-Life Example
Lily wrote a report about healthy eating. While proofreading, she noticed that she had mixed present and past tenses in the same paragraph. She corrected the verb tenses, fixed subject-verb agreement and replaced unclear pronouns. Her report became much easier to read and understand.
💡 Tips for Using Grammar Correctly
✔ Read your writing slowly.
✔ Check one grammar rule at a time.
✔ Read sentences aloud to see if they sound correct.
✔ Use a dictionary or grammar guide when unsure.
✔ Proofread your work before submitting it.
✨ Quick Tips
📝 Match subjects and verbs.
⏰ Use the correct verb tense.
👤 Choose the correct pronouns.
📖 Write complete sentences.
✅ Always proofread your work.
🎯 Let’s Practise!
A. Choose the Correct Answer
1. Which sentence is grammatically correct?
A. The children plays happily.
B. The children play happily.
C. The children playing happily.
D. The children is play happily.
2. Choose the correct sentence.
A. She bought a apple.
B. She bought an apple.
C. She bought the apple one.
D. She bought apple an.
3. Which sentence uses the correct past tense?
A. We visit the museum yesterday.
B. We visits the museum yesterday.
C. We visited the museum yesterday.
D. We visiting the museum yesterday.
B. True or False
4. Every complete sentence should contain a subject and a verb.
5. It is acceptable to change verb tenses randomly within the same paragraph.
C. Short Answer
6. What is grammar?
7. List four grammar rules that help improve writing.
8. Rewrite the paragraph below using correct grammar.
Last weekend my sister buy a new bicycle. She ride it to the park and meet her friends. They was very excited because everyone enjoy the beautiful weather.
Answers: 1 B 2 B 3 C 4 True 5 False