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Common Errors in English Language and Their Corrections

English is a complex language, and even native speakers make mistakes. Here are some of the most common English language errors and their corrections: Subject-Verb Agreement:  One of the most common errors in English is subject-verb agreement, where the verb does not agree with the subject in number. For example, "The team are playing well" should be corrected to "The team is playing well". Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement:  Another common error is pronoun-antecedent agreement, where the pronoun does not agree in number with the antecedent it refers to. For example, "Everyone have their own opinions" should be corrected to "Everyone has their own opinions". Apostrophes:  Apostrophes are often misused in English. They are used to show possession (e.g. Sarah's book) or to contract two words (e.g. it's). They should not be used to make plurals (e.g. incorrect: apple's, correct: apples). Run-On Sentences:  Run-on sentences occur when two inde