Grammar refers to the structure of language and how different words fit together. Knowing something about English grammar rules should help you to construct clear and meaningful sentences.
Aim to be clear and precise in your writing and avoid writing in the way you would speak to friends. If possible, read your work aloud to check for sense, tense and appropriate tone.
Common mistake
Put it right
They was good friends
They were good friends
Should of/could of/would of/might of
Should have/could have/would have/might have
Gonna/woulda/coulda
Going to/would’ve/could’ve
And I said to him no way José!
I said to him, “No way, José!”
Common mistake
They was good friends
Put it right
They were good friends
Common mistake
Should of/could of/would of/might of
Put it right
Should have/could have/would have/might have
Common mistake
Gonna/woulda/coulda
Put it right
Going to/would’ve/could’ve
Common mistake
And I said to him no way José!
Put it right
I said to him, “No way, José!”
Question
How does the text need to change in this example to make the grammar and spelling appropriate for a written piece?
I knew it were gonna be sunny that day. The clouds might of been on holiday themselves as it was so hot. And the beach is so crowded. So I buy alot of ice cream and sit down on the pebbles.
I knew it was going to be sunny that day. The clouds might have been on holiday themselves as it was so hot and the beach was so crowded. I bought a lot of ice cream and sat down on the pebbles.