Grammar Feedback (e-rater)

Modified on Thu, 02 Nov 2023 at 03:22 PM

Feedback Element	Message	Example
101 - Fragments	This sentence may be a fragment. Proofread the sentence to be sure that it has at least one independent clause with a complete subject and predicate.	"Running quickly." (Correct: "He is running quickly.")
102 - Run-On Sentences	This sentence may be a run-on sentence. Proofread it to see if you need to add punctuation, add conjunctions, or create separate sentences.	"I like dogs I have three." (Correct: "I like dogs. I have three.")
103 - Garbled Sentences	This sentence contains several grammatical or spelling errors that make your meaning unclear. Proofread the sentence to identify and fix the mistakes.	"She don't likes ice creams." (Correct: "She doesn't like ice cream.")
104 - Subject-Verb Agreement	This subject and verb may not agree. Proofread the sentence to make sure the subject agrees with the verb.	"The books on the shelf needs dusting." (Correct: "The books on the shelf need dusting.")
105 - Ill-formed Verbs	This verb may be incorrect. Proofread the sentence to make sure you have used the correct form of the verb.	"She running fast." (Correct: "She is running fast.")
106 - Pronoun Errors	This pronoun may be incorrect.	"Everyone should bring their own lunch." (Correct: "Everyone should bring his or her own lunch.")
107 - Possessive Errors	You may need to use an apostrophe to show possession.	"My brothers car is new." (Correct: "My brother's car is new.")
108 - Wrong or Missing Word	Did you type the instead of they, or have you left out a word?	"She going to the market." (Correct: "She is going to the market.")
109 - Proofread This!	This part of the sentence contains an error or misspelled word that makes your meaning unclear.	"Its a beautiful day." (Correct: "It's a beautiful day.")