Common errors in writing essays.

1. there

I at there. (wrong.It’s translated from BM :saya di sana)

I was there. (correct)
We built the sand castle at there. ( No)
We built the sand castle there. (yes)

2. …can also…

"can" is a modal verbs. The adverb "also" should come after modal verbs.
You can also…/ We should also…

You were also at the meeting.

I am also writing a short story.
Lime juice can also be used in the recipe.

3. There is / There are/ There was/ There were

There have/has many stalls. (no)

There are many stalls. (yes)

There is a grocery store over the road

There are many activities that we can do in Cameron Highlands.
There was a bank robbery last night.

There were several strange people at the party

Exercise
Spot the errors.Correct them.

1. You also can take the bus which is cheaper.

2. You also can have a jungle-trekking.
3. I met him at there.
4. The air at there is fresh.
5. There have many food stalls by the beach.
6. We have meal at there.
7. There has a sandy beach.