7 Common Grammar Mistakes to Avoid in your SSC Exam

by Manjeet Madhukar CEO at TWS- TopNid Web Services

Grammar if understood can become an easy section to score in. however, with the number of rules and confusions, it can be a complex one to get hang off. Coaching for SSC in Jaipur or any other location pays a great deal of emphasis to nailing the grammar topics right. However, there are some more subtle topics left uncovered such as small mistakes that go a long way to damaging credibility.

Here are some common but still glaring mistakes that you should never make during your SSC final examination:

Me, Myself and I

What has to be the most common mistake a person makes in a grammar-based paper is the painful choice between “me”, “myself” and “I”. People often mistake these words and use them interchangeably, not understanding the difference it makes.

The best way to figure out if you are using it correctly is to remove secondary elements and test it out. Just as you would never say “give I a call”, using it in a sentence like “give Radhika and I a call.”, too would be wrong. As proper as it may sound, it is not the right way to be used. Using “Myself” too is correct in only a few instances and never to replace “I” and “me” because of confusion.

Lose and Loose

This is the second most commonly made mistake and can get even the best of us. While they may sound like they are the same word, they have extremely different meanings. Loose actually means when something does not fit right while losing, in fact, means to misplace something.

Example: If your knickers are too loose, you might just lose them.

“Different than” VS.“Different from”

Using the word then after different is always wrong, period. In any situation, the word different should be followed with from to make it grammatically correct. The correct way to use these words has been demonstrated in the following statement:

“This dress is different from the ones I already have, but I think hers is better than this one.”

The Famous Apostrophe

Apostrophes are confusing but of the English language. Designed to be used in case of contractions as well as to show possessions, they are essential to get right. In the event you cannot figure out the right way to make use of them, it is safer to leave them out completely.

Examples:

Possession- Tanya’s Store is the same as the store of Tanya.

Contraction- Won’t is the same as Will Not.

Could of, Would of, Should of

The common mistake of following the words could, would and should with of is a major blunder. This is due to the homophone effect of the words could’ve, should’ve and would’ve. Since they are often slurred when spoken, they cause a common confusion among people who often substitute “of” for “have”.

Our simple guide and some expert help with SSC Coaching in Jaipur you will surely succeed in your competitive exam.