Part 3
12. Different than vs. different from
Incorrect: This kitchen color is different than the living room.
Correct: This kitchen color is different from the living room.
Incorrect: This road is different than the other one.
Incorrect: This road is different from the other one.
13. i.e. vs. e.g.
Incorrect: This fertilizer is for the grass (i.e., TurfPlus).
Correct: This fertilizer is for the grass (e.g., TurfPlus).
Note: i.e. means “that isâ€; e.g. means “for example.†A comma follows both abbreviations.
14. Could of vs. could have, would of vs. would have
Incorrect: I could of given up on that answer.
Correct: I could have given up on that answer.
Incorrect: I would of sent you a letter, but I didn’t know your address.
Incorrect: I would have sent you a letter, but I didn’t know your address.
15. Lack of space after punctuation.
Always leave (1) single space after any kind of punctuation.
16. Improper grasp of basic paragraph formation rules.
The first sentence of a paragraph is the central theme of the entire paragraph and the following 3-7 sentences supports the first sentence.
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