Chapter 8 of 9
❌ 50 Most Common Errors
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These are the 49 most frequently made errorsby O-Level students. Master these and you'll eliminate the majority of grammar mistakes — your editing score will thank you!
| Common Mistake | Correct 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!