Chapter 8 of 9

50 Most Common Errors

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These are the 49 most frequently made errors by O-Level students. Master these and you'll eliminate the majority of grammar mistakes — your editing score will thank you!

Common MistakeCorrect Form
The group of students are presenting their project today.The group of students is presenting its project today.
Neither the teacher nor the students was prepared for the fire drill.Neither the teacher nor the students were prepared for the fire drill.
Mathematics are my favourite subject.Mathematics is my favourite subject.
Everyone of the students have submitted their homework.Everyone has submitted his or her homework.
The news about the examination results are shocking.The news about the examination results is shocking.
She studied hard and passes the examination.She studied hard and passed the examination.
When the bell rang, the students are still writing.When the bell rang, the students were still writing.
He told me that he will submit the assignment tomorrow.He told me that he would submit the assignment the next day.
By the time we arrived, the concert already started.By the time we arrived, the concert had already started.
I am living in Singapore since I was born.I have been living in Singapore since I was born.
Each student must bring their own calculator to the examination.Each student must bring his or her own calculator to the examination.
Me and my friend went to the library after school.My friend and I went to the library after school.
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Key Takeaway
Master these 50 errors and your editing section score will jump from 5/10 to 9/10. These patterns repeat every year!