Grammar and editing (T3 W5)
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Grammar is the set of rules that govern how we use language. Punctuation marks, such as periods, commas, and question marks, help clarify the meaning of sentences. For example, the difference between 'Let's eat, Grandma!' and 'Let's eat Grandma!' is all in the punctuation. In this lesson, we will explore common grammatical errors and how to correct them, as well as practice using punctuation correctly in our writing.
Let's look at the following sentence: 'She go to the store yesterday.' This sentence contains a grammatical error. The correct form should be 'She went to the store yesterday.' Notice how we changed 'go' to 'went' to match the past tense. Now, let's correct another sentence together: 'He don't like apples.' What is the correct version? Yes, it should be 'He doesn't like apples.'
In groups of four, you will receive a short paragraph with several grammatical errors. Your task is to read the paragraph aloud and identify the mistakes. Discuss as a group how to correct each error. After 10 minutes, we will come together as a class to share your corrections. Remember to focus on punctuation and verb tense!
Now it's your turn to practice writing! Write five sentences about your favorite hobby. Make sure to use correct punctuation. After writing, exchange your sentences with a partner and check each other's work for any grammatical errors or punctuation mistakes. Provide constructive feedback to each other.
Answer: She goes to the park.
The correct form uses the present tense 'goes' to match the subject 'She'.
Answer: Punctuation helps clarify the meaning of sentences and indicates pauses.
Punctuation marks guide the reader on how to read the sentence correctly.
Answer: Ran
The correct past tense of 'run' is 'ran'.
Answer: He doesn't like bananas.
The contraction 'doesn't' is the correct form for 'do not' in this context.
Answer: Question mark
A question mark is used at the end of a sentence that asks a question.
Answer: Subject-verb agreement errors.
Subject-verb agreement errors occur when the subject and verb do not match in number.
Answer: It's a sunny day.
The contraction 'It's' stands for 'It is', which is the correct usage here.
Answer: To separate items in the list.
Commas are used to clearly separate items in a series, making it easier to read.