Spot the Mistakes! 10 Cringeworthy Grammatical Errors Found Online

The internet is rife with grammatical errors and you don’t have to look far to spot them. However, some of the best (and funniest) are those found in the real world. Take a look at the 10 images below of cringeworthy mistakes found on the internet - can you spot the grammatical errors in these real life examples?! (If you can’t, then perhaps take a look at my proofreading service here!)

  1. ‘your amazing just the way you are’

    Correction: You’re amazing just the way you are.

2. ‘Pie’s pasty’s sandwich’s + cakes’
Correction: Pies, pasties, sandwiches + cakes

3. ‘I am sorry but are toaster is not working’
Correction: I am sorry but our toaster is not working.

4. ‘Nothing last’s forever’
Correction: Nothing lasts forever.

5. ‘Hard hat’s required beyone this point’
Correction: Hard hats required beyond this point.

6. ‘Employee’s Must wash there hands before returning to work!’
Correction: Employees must wash their hands before returning to work!

7. ‘No smoking aloud’
Correction: No smoking allowed.

8. ‘Sorry where closed’
Correction: Sorry we’re closed.

9. ‘On sight service. No job to large or to small. You’re service specialist.’
Correction: On site service. No job too large or too small. Your service specialist.

10. ‘Your next’
Correction: You’re next.

Did you spot all the errors? These examples show why thorough proofreading is so important. Some of them are famous grammatical mistakes shared online and perhaps you’ve tutted at them before but, unfortunately, the errors made are more common thank you might think. Remember: check twice, write once!

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