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What are the biggest grammar hurdles for English speakers

Discover the Truth: Is German Hard to Learn?: What are the biggest grammar hurdles for English speakers
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The biggest grammar hurdles for English speakers often include:

  1. Subject-verb agreement - matching the verb correctly with singular or plural subjects is a common challenge.
  2. Incorrect use of articles (a, an, the) - choosing the right article based on countability and specificity is tricky.
  3. Using the wrong prepositions - prepositions often don’t translate directly and are frequently misused.
  4. Confusing present perfect and past simple tenses - using the correct tense for completed actions versus ongoing relevance is difficult.
  5. Misplacing adverbs and modifiers - incorrect placement can change meaning or cause confusion.
  6. Pronoun disagreement - matching singular and plural pronouns properly with their nouns.
  7. Using incomplete comparisons - leaving comparisons unfinished leads to grammatical errors.
  8. Confusing adjectives and adverbs - especially with “-ly” adverbs.
  9. Misuse of modal verbs - improper structure after modals.
  10. Problems with question word order - correct inversion of subject and auxiliary verb in questions.

These issues arise because English grammar rules can be subtle, vary between spoken and written English, and differ significantly from other languages learners may know. Regular practice and awareness of these problem areas help English speakers overcome these hurdles. 1, 2

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