Grammar and editing (T4 W3)
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Grammar is the set of rules that govern how we use language. Proper punctuation helps to clarify meaning in our writing. For example, a comma can change the meaning of a sentence. Consider the difference between 'Let's eat, Grandma!' and 'Let's eat Grandma!' The first invites Grandma to eat, while the second suggests something quite different! In this lesson, we will explore common grammatical errors and how to fix them.
Let's look at the following sentence: 'She go to the store yesterday.' This sentence has a grammatical error. The correct form should be 'She went to the store yesterday.' Notice how 'go' changes to 'went' to reflect the past tense. Now, let's correct another sentence together: 'He don't like apples.' What is the correct form? Yes, it should be 'He doesn't like apples.'
In groups of four, you will receive a list of sentences with grammatical errors. Your task is to identify the errors and rewrite the sentences correctly. For example, if you have the sentence 'They was playing outside,' you should change it to 'They were playing outside.' After you finish, each group will present one corrected sentence to the class.
Now it's your turn to write! Write five sentences about your favorite hobby. Make sure to use correct punctuation, including periods, commas, and question marks where needed. After writing, exchange your sentences with a partner and check each other's work for any grammatical errors or punctuation mistakes. Discuss any corrections that need to be made.
Answer: She goes to school every day.
The correct form uses the present tense 'goes' for the third person singular.
Answer: I have a dog, a cat, and a rabbit.
Commas are used to separate items in a list.
Answer: He doesn't like broccoli.
The contraction 'don't' should be changed to 'doesn't' for correct subject-verb agreement.
Answer: Do you like to read books?
Questions typically start with a helping verb and end with a question mark.
Answer: ran
The past tense of 'run' is 'ran'.
Answer: is
The subject 'team' is singular, so we use 'is'.
Answer: What time is it?
Questions should end with a question mark.
Answer: Let's go to the park.
The contraction 'Let's' needs an apostrophe, and the sentence ends with a period.