How to Avoid Common Sentence Mistakes in Your Writing

Getting your sentences right is super important, especially in Grade 9 English. Here are some simple tips to help you write better sentences.

1. Watch Out for Fragments

A sentence fragment is when you have a group of words that doesn’t express a complete thought.

For example:

• Fragment: “While walking to school.”
• Complete Sentence: “While walking to school, I noticed a beautiful garden.”

2. Avoid Run-On Sentences

Run-on sentences happen when you link two or more complete thoughts incorrectly.

For example:

• Run-On: “I love reading I have a new book.”
• Correct: “I love reading, and I have a new book.”

3. Use Parallel Structure

When you list things or ideas that are similar, keep them looking the same.

For example:

• Incorrect: “I enjoy swimming, biking, and to run.”
• Correct: “I enjoy swimming, biking, and running.”

4. Punctuation is Important

Punctuation helps make your meaning clear. Even one misplaced comma can change what you mean.

For example:

• “Let’s eat, Grandma!” means we want Grandma to eat with us.
• “Let’s eat Grandma!” sounds like we want to eat Grandma!

5. Proofread Your Work

Once you finish writing, read your sentences out loud. This helps you catch mistakes that you might not see.

Using these tips will make your sentences better. This will help your writing be clearer and stronger!