What is spot the error?

    Spotting errors when proofreading your writing is an essential part of the writing process. A single mistake can accumulate over time into a huge error, leading to confusion or misrepresentation of facts. Knowing what mistakes to look out for and how to correct them can help you create accurate and well-crafted content.

In this section, we will discuss common errors that occur while proofreading, ranging from grammar and spelling errors to punctuation mistakes and typographical errors. We will provide tips on how to spot these errors quickly during the proofreading process so that you can avoid them in the future.

Spot the Error is like a game which helps students to develop their English language skills. It tests their ability to identify errors in written sentences and correct them based on the correct rules of English grammar. It can be used both as an educational tool for those learning English and as a practice tool for those already knowledgeable about the language. The game is set up to be fun, interactive, and fast-paced, providing its users with a challenge that keeps them engaged while still being helpful in improving their knowledge of the subject at hand. For the 12th it is compulsory question in the unseengrammar to the students to solve it

   Spotting an error can be difficult, especially when it hidden within plain sight. Errors can come in various forms and spotting the errors requires a keen eye to spot them.

This section will focus on identifying the errors and understanding where things have gone wrong. We will be looking at various aspects of common errors and analyzing correct solutions for them.

Here are some examples of common errors with suggested corrections:

1] “Their going on a trip this weekend.” 

 “They’re going on a trip this weekend.” (Correct)

2] “Me and my friend went to the movies.” 

 “My friend and I went to the movies.” (Correct)

3] “I seen that movie already.” 

“I have seen that movie already.” (Correct)

4] “I don’t no why that happened.” 

 “I don’t know why that happened.” (Correct)

5] “Him and his friend was running late.” 

 “He and his friend were running late.” (Correct)

6] “She was one of the most prettiest girls in the class.” 

“She was one of the prettiest girls in the class.” (Correct)

7] “I was their for an hour.” 

 “I was there for an hour.” (Correct)

8] “Whose jacket is this?” 

 “Whose is this jacket?” (Correct)

9] “I done my homework already.” 

 “I have done my homework already.” (Correct)

10] “I have went to the store.” 

 “I have gone to the store.” (Correct)

11] “She don’t like pizza.” 

Correction: “She doesn’t like pizza.”

12] “They was very happy.” 

 “They were very happy.” (Correct)

13] “His favorite color is blue, and mine too

“His favorite color is blue, and mine is too.” (Correct)

14] “I seen it with my own eyes.” 

 “I saw it with my own eyes.” (Correct)

15] Iron is harder than any metal.

Iron is harder than any other metal. (Correct)

16] No other person is as beautiful as her 

No other person is as beautiful as she (Correct)

17] No sooner did I write a letter when I got the job.

No sooner did I write a letter than I got the job. (Correct)

18] The four first chapter of the book are interesting.

The first four chapter of the book are interesting. (Correct) 

19] Either Aditya or his friends has submitted their projects.

Either Aditya or his friends have submitted their projects. (Correct)

20] It is one of the important day of my life.

It is one of the important days of my life. (correct)

21]  He has been reading the book since two hours.

He has been reading the book for two hours. (Correct)

22] It has been raining for Monday last.

It has been raining since Monday last. (Correct)

23] He behaves as if he was a king.

He behaves as if he were a king. (Correct)

24] Unless you do not work hard, you will not pass.

Unless you work hard, you will not pass. (Correct)

25] As the meeting was about to end he insisted to ask several questions.

As the meeting was about to end he insisted on asking several questions. (Correct)

26] Much water has flown under the bridge. (birds – fly – flown)

Much water has flowed under the bridge. (Correct) (water- flowed)

27] She goes for a walk at the afternoon.

She goes for a walk in the afternoon. (Correct)

28] She is from U.S.

She is from the U.S. (Correct)

29] I’ve read an interested story.

I’ve read an interesting story. (Correct)

30] By the next Holi, we have been here for eight years.

By the next Holi, we shall have been here for eight years.(Correct)

These are just a few examples of common errors, but there are many more. The key to avoiding these types of mistakes is to pay close attention to grammar rules and to practice writing and speaking correctly.

 Some Latin/Greek words which can make our mistakes.

1] The phenomena has been observed by us. 

The phenomena have been observed by us. (Correct)

2] Bacteria is using up most of the oxygen

Bacteria are using up most of the oxygen (Correct)