Common English Mistakes in Grammar Exercisess by Korean Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Korean speakers from South Korea when writing a Grammar Exercises in English.

Mistake Example #1

Incorrect word order in complex sentences

When the teacher explained the grammar rules, the students who were confused, they asked many questions. Although the lesson was difficult, the students, they tried their best to understand. After class finished, the students who needed more help, they stayed to ask the teacher for extra guidance.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"The grammar is incorrect, but the word order is more or less okay."

When the teacher explained the grammar rules, the students who were confused, they asked many questions. Although the lesson was difficult, the students, they tried their best to understand. After class finished, the students who needed more help, they stayed to ask the teacher for extra guidance.

When the teacher explained the grammar rules, the students who were confused, they asked many questions. Although the lesson was difficult, the students, they tried their best to understand. After class finished, the students who needed more help, they stayed to ask the teacher for extra guidance.

Mistake Example #2

Confusion with prepositions ('in', 'on', 'at')

In the morning, I usually study English in the library, but sometimes I prefer to study onat home. My friend likes to meet me at the park on weekends, and we practice speaking English inthere.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Very nice! I just fixed a couple of issues with the prepositions."

In the morning, I usually study English in the library, but sometimes I prefer to study at home. My friend likes to meet me at the park on weekends, and we practice speaking English there.

In the morning, I usually study English in the library, but sometimes I prefer to study on home. My friend likes to meet me at the park on weekends, and we practice speaking English in there.

Mistake Example #3

Omitting articles ('a', 'an', 'the')

Fill inthe blanks withthe correct article.:I have cat and dog at home.Cat is very playful, and dog is very loyal.When I go to park, I take them with me.They enjoy playing in grass and chasing ball.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"I added articles to the opening sentence with the instructions, but not to the following items."

Fill in the blanks with the correct article: I have cat and dog at home. Cat is very playful, and dog is very loyal. When I go to park, I take them with me. They enjoy playing in grass and chasing ball.

Fill in blanks with correct article. I have cat and dog at home. Cat is very playful, and dog is very loyal. When I go to park, I take them with me. They enjoy playing in grass and chasing ball.