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From: https://www.thoughtco.com/hypercorrection-grammar-and-pronunciation-1690937?utm_campaign=grammartip&utm_medium=email&utm_source=cn_nl&utm_content=18392901&utm_term=

This article explains hypercorrection and how people often commit it when they are attempting to standardize their dialect. For example, when someone is trying to speak “proper” English, they might say, “They gave the dish to him and I” instead of “to me and him.” This attempt to speak “properly” is in fact a pitfall, as it causes speakers to correct to the point of being incorrect. This article is a good tool to get students thinking about embracing dialect and differences within English, while also realizing the potential dangers of over-correcting their production. 

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