Free grammar checker for essays

Catch grammar, spelling, and punctuation mistakes before your instructor does. AI-powered and free.

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Your corrections will appear here with a short explanation for each change.

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How to use the grammar checker

The grammar checker reviews a passage for spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and clarity. It is most useful after you have drafted your ideas and before your final proofread. Suggestions include a short explanation so you can decide whether each change preserves your meaning.

Choose U.S. or Canadian English to guide spelling conventions, then paste up to 10,000 characters. Do not include private, confidential, or personally identifying information. Automated suggestions can miss discipline-specific terminology and should never replace your own review.

Step 1

Paste a focused section

Check one paragraph or section at a time when possible. A focused passage makes it easier to compare each suggestion with your intended argument.

Step 2

Choose the English variety

Select U.S. English or Canadian English. The choice mainly affects spelling and a small number of usage conventions.

Step 3

Review every suggestion

Read the original phrase, proposed wording, and explanation. Accept only changes that are accurate for your subject and voice.

Worked example

For “The results was significant, however the sample were small,” the checker may suggest “The results were significant; however, the sample was small.” The useful lesson is agreement between subjects and verbs, plus correct punctuation around “however.”

Before you finish

Read the corrected passage aloud.
Keep technical terms your course defines.
Run a final manual check for names, numbers, quotations, and citations.

A strong final check separates language editing from content revision. First confirm that the paragraph answers the assignment question and supports its claims. Then review organization and transitions. Use the checker for sentence-level issues last. This order prevents polished sentences from hiding an unclear argument, missing evidence, or a paragraph that does not belong.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Does the checker rewrite my essay?

No. It identifies local language issues and returns a corrected version for review; you remain responsible for the ideas and final wording.

What is the maximum length?

The checker accepts up to 10,000 characters per request.

Is my text stored?

North Essay Help does not store the text submitted through this tool, although it is sent to an AI service to produce suggestions.

Should I accept every correction?

No. Automated checks can misunderstand quotations, specialist vocabulary, intentional style, or the context of an assignment.

What is the difference between U.S. and Canadian English?

They share most grammar rules but differ in some spellings and conventions. Follow your instructor or institution when a style is specified.

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