Grammar Helper

Check your grammar, spelling, and writing style with our comprehensive grammar helper. Get instant feedback and suggestions to improve your writing quality and communication effectiveness.

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How to Use Grammar Helper

  1. Input Text: Paste or type your text in the input area
  2. Select Options: Choose which types of checks to perform
  3. Run Analysis: Click "Check Grammar" to analyze your text
  4. Review Results: Examine the detailed feedback and suggestions
  5. Apply Changes: Use the suggestions to improve your writing
  6. Recheck: Run the tool again after making corrections

Common Grammar Issues We Check

🔤 Spelling Errors

  • Misspelled words: Incorrect letter combinations
  • Typos: Common typing mistakes
  • Homophones: Words that sound alike (their/there/they're)
  • Capitalization: Proper noun and sentence capitalization

📝 Grammar Problems

  • Subject-verb agreement: Singular/plural matching
  • Tense consistency: Maintaining proper tense throughout
  • Pronoun usage: Correct pronoun references
  • Article usage: Proper use of a, an, the
  • Sentence fragments: Incomplete sentences
  • Run-on sentences: Overly long, complex sentences

🔣 Punctuation Issues

  • Comma splices: Incorrect comma usage
  • Apostrophe errors: Possessive vs. plural confusion
  • Quotation marks: Proper quote formatting
  • Semicolon usage: Connecting related clauses
  • Missing punctuation: End-of-sentence marks

✍️ Style Improvements

  • Passive voice: Converting to active voice
  • Wordiness: Eliminating unnecessary words
  • Clarity: Making sentences clearer
  • Tone consistency: Maintaining appropriate tone
  • Repetition: Avoiding redundant phrases

Grammar Rules Quick Reference

Subject-Verb Agreement

Rule Correct Incorrect
Singular subject + singular verb The cat runs quickly. The cat run quickly.
Plural subject + plural verb The cats run quickly. The cats runs quickly.
Collective nouns The team is ready. The team are ready.

Common Homophones

Word Meaning Example
Their Possessive pronoun Their house is beautiful.
There Location/existence There are many options.
They're They are (contraction) They're coming tomorrow.
Your Possessive pronoun Your idea is great.
You're You are (contraction) You're absolutely right.

Punctuation Guidelines

  • Comma before coordinating conjunctions: "I went to the store, and I bought milk."
  • Apostrophes for possession: "John's car" (not "Johns car")
  • Semicolons for related clauses: "I love reading; it relaxes me."
  • Quotation marks for direct speech: She said, "Hello there."

Writing Style Tips

Active vs. Passive Voice

❌ Passive: The report was written by Sarah.
✅ Active: Sarah wrote the report.
❌ Passive: Mistakes were made during the process.
✅ Active: We made mistakes during the process.

Conciseness Tips

  • Eliminate filler words: "very," "really," "quite," "rather"
  • Remove redundancies: "free gift" → "gift"
  • Use strong verbs: "walked quickly" → "hurried"
  • Avoid nominalizations: "make a decision" → "decide"

Clarity Improvements

  • Use specific nouns: "vehicle" → "car," "truck," "motorcycle"
  • Choose precise verbs: "said" → "explained," "whispered," "declared"
  • Limit sentence length: Aim for 15-20 words per sentence
  • Use parallel structure: "Reading, writing, and arithmetic"

Professional Writing Guidelines

Business Communication

  • Be direct and concise: Get to the point quickly
  • Use professional tone: Avoid slang and casual language
  • Structure clearly: Use headings and bullet points
  • Proofread carefully: Errors undermine credibility

Academic Writing

  • Use formal language: Avoid contractions and colloquialisms
  • Cite sources properly: Follow citation style guidelines
  • Maintain objectivity: Use third person perspective
  • Support arguments: Provide evidence for claims

Creative Writing

  • Show, don't tell: Use descriptive details
  • Vary sentence structure: Mix short and long sentences
  • Use vivid imagery: Appeal to the senses
  • Maintain consistency: Keep tense and perspective uniform

Common Grammar Mistakes to Avoid

Top 10 Grammar Errors

  1. Its vs. It's: "Its" is possessive; "It's" means "it is"
  2. Affect vs. Effect: "Affect" is a verb; "Effect" is a noun
  3. Who vs. Whom: "Who" is subject; "Whom" is object
  4. Lay vs. Lie: "Lay" requires an object; "Lie" doesn't
  5. Less vs. Fewer: "Less" for uncountable; "Fewer" for countable
  6. Between vs. Among: "Between" for two; "Among" for more than two
  7. That vs. Which: "That" for essential; "Which" for non-essential
  8. Me vs. I: Use "I" as subject; "Me" as object
  9. Good vs. Well: "Good" is adjective; "Well" is adverb
  10. Dangling modifiers: Ensure modifiers clearly relate to intended words

Proofreading Checklist

First Pass - Content and Structure

  • ☐ Clear main idea and purpose
  • ☐ Logical organization and flow
  • ☐ Complete thoughts and arguments
  • ☐ Appropriate tone and style

Second Pass - Grammar and Mechanics

  • ☐ Subject-verb agreement
  • ☐ Proper tense consistency
  • ☐ Correct pronoun usage
  • ☐ Proper punctuation

Final Pass - Details

  • ☐ Spelling accuracy
  • ☐ Capitalization rules
  • ☐ Number and date formatting
  • ☐ Consistent formatting