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Common Essay Writing Errors Explained

The document provides guidance on common errors in writing essays related to use of the words "there", "can also", and subject-verb agreement with "there is/are/was/were". It identifies incorrect sentences that misuse these terms and provides corrections. An exercise is included for the reader to identify errors in additional sentences and provide corrections.

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Common Essay Writing Errors Explained

The document provides guidance on common errors in writing essays related to use of the words "there", "can also", and subject-verb agreement with "there is/are/was/were". It identifies incorrect sentences that misuse these terms and provides corrections. An exercise is included for the reader to identify errors in additional sentences and provide corrections.

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Common errors in writing essays.

1. there

I at there. ([Link]’s translated from BM :saya di sana)


I was there. (correct)
We built the sand castle at there. ( No)
We built the sand castle there. (yes)

2. …can also…

"can" is a modal verbs. The adverb "also" should come after modal verbs.
You can also…/ We should also…

You were also at the meeting.


I am also writing a short story.
Lime juice can also be used in the recipe.

3. There is / There are/ There was/ There were

There have/has many stalls. (no)


There are many stalls. (yes)

There is a grocery store over the road


There are many activities that we can do in Cameron Highlands.
There was a bank robbery last night.

There were several strange people at the party

Exercise
Spot the [Link] them.

1. You also can take the bus which is cheaper.


2. You also can have a jungle-trekking.
3. I met him at there.
4. The air at there is fresh.
5. There have many food stalls by the beach.
6. We have meal at there.
7. There has a sandy beach.

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