English Grammar Quick Fixes for Competitive Exams

Introduction Grammar errors are usually small but they cost marks. Fix the high frequency issues first and your score improves fast Subject verb agreement Find the subject and match number. Data is is wrong in most contexts. Data are or the data is depends on the noun you really mean Articles and determiners Use a for first mention and generic ideas and the for specific known or unique items. Do not overuse articles with proper nouns Modifiers Keep modifiers close to the word they describe. If a sentence sounds confusing rewrite it short and clear Pronouns Every pronoun must have a clear noun before it. It should refer to a real thing not to a whole idea Prepositions Learn a small set of fixed phrases. Prefer simple short prepositions. In doubt choose a plain sentence instead of a fancy one Takeaway Write small clean sentences. When in doubt choose clarity over style