Free Online Grammar Checker
Our grammar checker tool helps you identify and correct grammatical errors, spelling mistakes, punctuation issues, and more in your writing. Whether you're drafting an important email, writing an essay, or creating content for your website, our tool ensures your writing is clear, correct, and professional.
Proper grammar and spelling are essential for effective communication. Even small errors can distract readers from your message or make your writing appear less credible. Our grammar checker helps you catch these mistakes before they impact your audience's perception of your work.
What Our Grammar Checker Detects
Grammar & Syntax
- Subject-verb agreement errors
- Pronoun usage issues
- Verb tense consistency
- Misplaced or dangling modifiers
- Run-on sentences and fragments
- Improper word order
Spelling & Word Choice
- Misspelled words
- Commonly confused words (their/there/they're)
- Inappropriate word usage
- Redundant words and phrases
- Wordiness and unnecessary fillers
- Non-standard expressions
Punctuation & Formatting
- Missing or misplaced commas
- Incorrect use of apostrophes
- Improper quotation marks
- Inconsistent capitalization
- Hyphenation issues
- Spacing problems
Style & Clarity
- Passive voice overuse
- Sentence structure variety
- Unclear antecedents
- Overly complex sentences
- Readability issues
- Inconsistent tone
How to Use Our Grammar Checker
- Input Your Text: Type or paste your text into the editor, or upload a document file.
- Run the Check: Click the "Check Text" button to analyze your writing.
- Review Suggestions: Our tool will highlight potential issues and provide suggestions for improvement.
- Apply Corrections: Review each suggestion and apply the ones you agree with.
- Fine-tune Your Writing: Make additional edits based on the readability statistics and overall feedback.
For best results, review each suggestion carefully within the context of your writing. Not all grammatical suggestions may be appropriate for every writing style or purpose.
Benefits of Regular Grammar Checking
Enhanced Credibility
Error-free writing makes you appear more professional and knowledgeable to readers, employers, and clients.
Clearer Communication
Proper grammar and punctuation help ensure your message is understood exactly as you intended.
Better Reader Engagement
Well-written content keeps readers engaged rather than distracted by errors or awkward phrasing.
Improved Writing Skills
Regular feedback on your writing helps you learn from mistakes and develop better writing habits over time.
Time Savings
Catch errors quickly rather than spending hours manually proofreading or dealing with misunderstandings later.
Confidence Boost
Write with greater confidence knowing your text has been thoroughly checked for common errors and issues.
Understanding Readability Scores
Our grammar checker includes readability analysis to help you gauge how easy your text is to read and understand. The readability score considers factors such as:
- Average sentence length
- Word complexity
- Paragraph structure
- Use of transition words
- Active vs. passive voice
Different writing contexts require different readability levels. Academic papers may have lower readability scores due to necessary technical language, while marketing content typically aims for higher scores to reach broader audiences.
Readability Score Guide:
- 90-100: Very Easy to Read - Suitable for elementary school students
- 80-89: Easy to Read - Conversational English for consumers
- 70-79: Fairly Easy to Read - 7th-8th grade reading level
- 60-69: Plain English - 8th-9th grade reading level
- 50-59: Fairly Difficult - High school level
- 30-49: Difficult - College level
- 0-29: Very Difficult - College graduate level
Common Grammar Mistakes to Avoid
Subject-Verb Agreement
Ensure your subjects and verbs agree in number (singular or plural).
Incorrect:
The group of students were chatting loudly.
Correct:
The group of students was chatting loudly.
Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement
Pronouns should match their antecedents in number, gender, and person.
Incorrect:
Every student must bring their own lunch.
Correct:
All students must bring their own lunches.
Commonly Confused Words
Be mindful of words that sound similar but have different meanings.
Incorrect:
Your going to love this new restaurant.
Correct:
You're going to love this new restaurant.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this grammar checker free to use?
Yes, our basic grammar checking tool is completely free with no hidden charges or registration required.
How accurate is this grammar checker?
While our tool is highly effective at catching common grammar and spelling errors, no automated checker is perfect. We recommend using it as a helpful first pass before manual proofreading.
Is my content private when I use this tool?
Yes, your privacy is important to us. All text processing happens in your browser, and we do not store or share your submitted content.
Can I check documents in formats other than plain text?
Yes, you can upload and check DOC, DOCX, and PDF files using our grammar checker tool.
Does this tool work for languages other than English?
Currently, our grammar checker is optimized for English text only. We plan to add support for additional languages in the future.