English Grammar Demystified - A Self Teaching Guide

(^306) The 50 Most Deadly Common Errors
Incorrect: Mara arranged her desk fi rst then in a real fi t of neatness she
started organizing her fi le cabinet.
Correct: Mara arranged her desk fi rst; then, in a real fi t of neatness, she
started organizing her fi le cabinet. (coordinating conjunction, 7)
Incorrect: I want to make the meal real quick.
Correct: I want to make the meal really quickly. (adverb, 2)
Incorrect: She’s funnier than me.
Correct: She’s funnier than I am. (pronoun, 3)
Incorrect: Bad feelings creeped into our relationship.
Correct: Bad feelings crept into our relationship. (irregular verb, 2)
Incorrect: I was looking for a present for you and I.
Correct: I was looking for a present for you and me. (pronoun, 2, 3)
Incorrect: When you go to the party, will you bring me with you?
Correct: When you go to the party, will you take me with you? (word
usage, 11)
Incorrect: Some of the greatest musicians was there.
Correct: Some of the greatest musicians were there. (subject-verb
agreement 1, 3)
Incorrect: Newspaper headline: Less frowns. More smiles.
Correct: Newspaper headline: Fewer frowns. More smiles. (word usage, 11)