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
- Input Text: Paste or type your text in the input area
- Select Options: Choose which types of checks to perform
- Run Analysis: Click "Check Grammar" to analyze your text
- Review Results: Examine the detailed feedback and suggestions
- Apply Changes: Use the suggestions to improve your writing
- 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
- Its vs. It's: "Its" is possessive; "It's" means "it is"
- Affect vs. Effect: "Affect" is a verb; "Effect" is a noun
- Who vs. Whom: "Who" is subject; "Whom" is object
- Lay vs. Lie: "Lay" requires an object; "Lie" doesn't
- Less vs. Fewer: "Less" for uncountable; "Fewer" for countable
- Between vs. Among: "Between" for two; "Among" for more than two
- That vs. Which: "That" for essential; "Which" for non-essential
- Me vs. I: Use "I" as subject; "Me" as object
- Good vs. Well: "Good" is adjective; "Well" is adverb
- 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