Language Fundamentals

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• Subject–Verb Agreement

  Match singular and plural subjects with the correct verb form.

• Pronoun–An­tecedent Clarity

  Make sure each pronoun clearly refers to one noun.

• Tense Consistency

  Keep your time references consistent unless the timeline shifts.

• Parallel Structure (Grammar)

  Make lists and paired ideas share the same grammatical pattern.

• Dangling Modifier

  A modifier that does not clearly attach to the word it modifies.

• Split Infinitives

  When to boldly split infinitives and when to avoid it.

• Prepositions at Sentence End

  Modern usage allows ending sentences with prepositions when it sounds natural.

• Who vs. Whom

  Use 'who' for subjects, 'whom' for objects, or simplify the sentence.

• Subjunctive Mood

  Use 'were' for hypothetical situations, 'was' for factual past events.

• Misplaced Modifiers

  Place descriptive words and phrases close to what they modify.

• Double Negatives

  Avoid accidental double negatives that create confusion.

• Less vs. Fewer

  Use 'fewer' for countable items, 'less' for uncountable quantities.

• Conditional Statements

  Use clear if-then constructions to build logical arguments.

• Comparative/​Superlative Errors

  Use correct forms when comparing: better/best, not more better/most best.

• Collective Noun Agreement

  Treat collective nouns as singular when acting as a unit, plural when acting individually.