Common Mistakes to Avoid - 6.4
Examples & Applications
Grammar Correction: Instead of "The students was happy," correct it to "The students were happy" (subject-verb agreement).
Tense Consistency: In a literature analysis, consistently write: "The character shows courage," rather than shifting to "The character showed courage" mid-paragraph.
Spelling: Distinguishing between 'principle' (a fundamental truth) and 'principal' (head of a school/main).
Irrelevant Content: For a question specifically about Mukesh's dream of becoming a motor mechanic, avoid extended descriptions of the bangle-makers' plight unless directly linked to Mukesh's struggle for change.
Neatness: Leaving a clear line space between paragraphs or indenting the first line of each new paragraph makes an answer much easier to read.
Correction: If you write a wrong word like "recieve," draw a neat single line through it and write "receive" above it, instead of scribbling it out.
Memory Aids
Interactive tools to help you remember key concepts
Memory Tools
The three main content-related pitfalls to avoid.
Memory Tools
For good presentation of your answer sheet.
Memory Tools
Reminders for avoiding common mistakes during the exam.
Memory Tools
Goals for your writing, achieved by avoiding mistakes.
Flash Cards
Glossary
- Illegible
Not clear enough to be read.