Holly's Follies

Holly’s Follies:  Grammar Goofs to Avoid

Passive Voice:&#10;Remember:  &#10;Subject + Verb+ Object&#10;&#10;The cat ate the hat.&#10;NOT&#10;The hat was eaten by the cat.

Subject-Verb Agreement&#10;&#10;The group meets each week.&#10;&#10;The choir sings on Sunday.&#10;&#10;The the flock of seagulls was flying home.

&#10;             Say What?&#10;Members of the legislature voted along party lines.&#10;OR&#10;Members of the legislator voted along party lines.

&#10;&#10;There’s no such thing as a free gift

IMPACT&#10;&#10;is not a verb