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Professional Communication Skills Practice Test: Vocabulary - Basic Errors in Vocabulary — Flashcards

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Some common errors in vocabulary are:
Misplaced modifiers:
A word, phrase, or clause that modifies another part of the sentence but isn't in the right place to do so effectively.
Comma splice: Joining two complete sentences with a comma. While it's not an error, you may want to consider rewriting the sentence if it sounds awkward to read.
Sentence fragments: Phrases that are missing a subject, a verb, or both. A complete sentence requires a subject and a predicate, or a verb clause, and expresses a complete thought.
Wrong word: Errors that may convey a slightly different meaning than you intend or a completely wrong meaning. For example, "compose" instead of "comprise" or "prevaricate" instead of "procrastinate".
Missing commas: A missing comma in writing can cause perception or comprehension errors for the reader.
Capitalization: Incorrect use of capitalization can result in reading difficulties and comprehension errors. Always capitalize proper nouns, the first word in a sentence, and titles.
Superfluous commas: A type of error where a comma is used when it's not needed. For example, "I found, that there were no trees for sale". 

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