Understanding Modal Verbs
May 26, 2025
Are you making these common English grammar mistakes? Find out how to correct them and boost your professional communication skills.
In today’s competitive job market in Abu Dhabi, strong English communication skills can make the difference between getting hired and being overlooked. Whether you’re preparing for an interview, writing emails to colleagues, or giving presentations, grammatical errors can undermine your credibility and professionalism.
At Easy English UAE in Abu Dhabi, we regularly help professionals, students, and job seekers overcome the common grammar mistakes that can hold them back. Let’s look at the top 10 errors we see and how to fix them!
Incorrect: I am go to Dubai.
Correct: I go to Dubai.
The present simple tense doesn’t use “am” with the base form of the verb. Save “am” for the continuous tense.
Incorrect: I buying a car.
Correct: I am buying a car.
Remember that continuous tenses always need a helping verb (am/is/are) before the -ing form.
Incorrect: I have not a car.
Correct: I don’t have a car.
When “have” is the main verb, we use “don’t/doesn’t” to form the negative.
Incorrect: My cat have colored eyes.
Correct: My cat has colored eyes.
Singular subjects (like “cat”) need singular verbs (has, not have).
Incorrect: Sara watch a movie.
Correct: Sara watches a movie.
In present simple, third-person singular subjects need verbs with -s or -es endings.
Incorrect: A new couple are getting married soon.
Correct: A new couple is getting married soon.
Many collective nouns like “couple” use singular verbs despite referring to multiple people.
Incorrect: John and I am going to the party tonight.
Correct: John and I are going to the party tonight.
Compound subjects (two or more people) need plural verbs.
Incorrect: There is too many load on my shoulders.
Correct: There is too much load on my shoulders.
“Load” is uncountable, so we use “much” instead of “many.”
Incorrect: A new couple are getting married soon.
Correct: A new couple is getting married soon.
Many collective nouns like “couple” use singular verbs despite referring to multiple people.
Incorrect: Why do you afraid me?
Correct: Why do you scare me?
“Afraid” is an adjective, not a verb, so it can’t be used after “do you.”
Wondering how to avoid these grammatical mistakes? Here are some practical tips:
At Easy English UAE in Abu Dhabi, we specialize in helping professionals and students overcome these common grammar mistakes through personalized instruction. Our courses are designed specifically for people living and working in Abu Dhabi who need to improve their communication skills for job interviews, workplace communication, and academic success.
Our professional trainers understand the unique challenges facing English learners in the UAE, and our convenient location makes it easy to fit classes into your busy schedule.
Don’t let grammar mistakes hold you back from achieving your professional goals! Contact Easy English UAE today to learn how we can help you eliminate these common errors and speak English with confidence and accuracy.
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