 The same pattern of words to show that two or more clauses or phrases are of equal importance. Usually joined by a coordinating conjunction.

 Correct:  The play was entertaining because of the music, but confusing because of the plotlines. Incorrect: The play was entertaining because of the music, but the plot was confusing.

 Adjectives should be next to the nouns they modify and verbs should be next to their objects.

 Correct:  Throw a can of soda down the stairs to me.  Incorrect:  Throw me down the stairs a can of soda.

 Make sure you are using the correct word for what you are trying to say.

 Correct:  After Zeke was bitten by the rattlesnake the doctor gave him an antidote to counteract the poison.  Incorrect:  After Zeke was bitten by the rattlesnake the doctor gave him an anecdote to counteract the poison.

 Clause that works to describe the subject of the sentence. When the sentence begins with an adjective clause whatever is being described must be the subject of the second clause.

 Correct:  Working to improve the game, the commissioner changed the rules.  Incorrect:  Working to improve the game, the rules were changed.