Common English Mistakes in Grammar Exercisess by Spanish Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Spanish speakers from Mexico when writing a Grammar Exercises in English.

Mistake Example #1

Misuse of prepositions ('Married with' instead of 'Married to')

Complete the sentences with the correct prepositions. Maria is married witho a wonderful man whom she met during her studies in university. They live in a small town close tof the mountains, and they often go hiking on weekends. Maria is very happy with her life and enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"Good job! Very few changes were needed. "

Complete the sentences with the correct prepositions. Maria is married to a wonderful man whom she met during her studies in university. They live in a small town close to the mountains, and they often go hiking on weekends. Maria is very happy with her life and enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

Complete the sentences with the correct prepositions. Maria is married with a wonderful man who she met during her studies in university. They live in a small town close of the mountains, and they often go hiking on weekends. Maria is very happy with her life and enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

Mistake Example #2

Overuse of present continuous ('I am going to the school every day' instead of 'I go to school every day')

I am studying English because I amwanting to improve my skills. I ampracticinge grammar exercises every day, and I am hoping to become fluent soon. My teacher issayings that I am making progress, and I am feeling more confident with each lesson.

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Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some corrections for verb tense issues."

I am studying English because I want to improve my skills. I practice grammar exercises every day, and I am hoping to become fluent soon. My teacher says that I am making progress, and I am feeling more confident with each lesson.

I am studying English because I am wanting to improve my skills. I am practicing grammar exercises every day, and I am hoping to become fluent soon. My teacher is saying that I am making progress, and I am feeling more confident with each lesson.

Mistake Example #3

Direct translation of Spanish expressions ('I have 25 years' instead of 'I am 25 years old')

Please complete the following sentences with the correct form of the verb in parentheses. I havem 25 years oldandI live in Mexico City. My brother hais 30 years oldandhe works infor a big company. We both enjoy toplaying soccer on theweekends.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking to sound more native and natural."

Please complete the following sentences with the correct form of the verb in parentheses. I am 25 years old and live in Mexico City. My brother is 30 years old and works for a big company. We both enjoy playing soccer on the weekends.

Please complete the following sentences with the correct form of the verb in parentheses. I have 25 years and I live in Mexico City. My brother has 30 years and he works in a big company. We both enjoy to play soccer on weekends.