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All syntax errors applicable for grade 11 English. These include concord, split infinitives, misrelated participles…The document contains definitions and examples of each error and shows the incorrect solution as well as the correct solution to each problem

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  • August 9, 2021
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BASIC SYNTAX ERRORS


1. Concord Error
Subject must agree with verb
 Singular verb=singular subject e.g. Ladies have good manners

2. Incorrect use of pronouns
 Reflexive pronouns (ending in -self e.g. myself) become me, him..
e.g. ✘John went to the beach with Nick and myself
✓ John went to the beach with Nick and me
 Subject pronouns (I, you, he, she, we)
 Object pronouns (me, you, him, her)
e.g. ✘ Us girls are going swimming
✓ We girls are going swimming
3. Misrelated Participle
 Verbs must be attached to subject to avoid any ambiguity
e.g. ✘ Climbing to the top of the building
✓ He climbs to the top of the building

4. Split infinitive
 Infinitive= verb with NO number, tense or subject
e.g. ✘ John wants to quickly write a letter
✓ John wants to write a letter quickly

5. Inconsistent tenses
 Tense must be consistent throughout writing

6. Incorrect use of degrees of comparison
 Two or more things being compared= MOST
 Two things being compared = MORE

7. Redundancy / Tautology
 Unnecessary repetition of information
✘ I reversed backwards
✓ I reversed

8. Circumlocution / Verbosity
 Unnecessary complicated language
✘Kindly enter the abode of learning
✓ Enter the classroom
9. Spoonerism
 Letters or words are swapped

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