Original sentence
The gull builds its nest from anything it finds, such as cans, nets and plastic bottles.
Corrected sentence
The gull builds its nest from anything it finds, such as cans, nets, and plastic bottles.
Why these changes help
- Subject-verb agreement: The subject gull is singular, so the verb builds is correct.
- Comma usage with lists: When listing items, use a comma before the conjunction and (Oxford comma) for clarity: nets, and plastic bottles.
- Plural consistency: Use materials or items in plural when talking about several things; here the sentence remains clear with the existing list.
- Vocabulary: Finds is the correct verb to describe discovering objects; such as introduces examples.
Tip for writing: Keep subject-verb agreement (singular vs. plural) and use commas in a list to make meaning clear for young readers.