English mistake

If 70s and 80s television taught us anything is that there would be a random well-anchored vine within reach when we inevitably fell into the quicksand


If the sentence structure looks little bit awkward to non native speakers of English? What could be the cause? Do native speakers of English make mistakes very often?

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The sentence structure could feel a bit awkward due to the following reasons:

1. Missing comma or punctuation: Ideally, there should be a comma after "anything" to clearly separate the independent clause, which outlines the lesson learned. The correct sentence would be: "If 70s and 80s television taught us anything, it's that there would be a random well-anchored vine within reach when we inevitably fell into the quicksand."

2. Use of 'is' instead of 'it's': The use of 'is' instead of 'it's' can make the sentence feel awkward, as it constructs a sentence that isn't grammatically correct.

Regarding your second question, everyone, including native speakers, can make mistakes. There could be grammatical errors, misuse of vocabulary, punctuation errors, etc., even among native English speakers. The frequency of these errors often depends on the individual's education, attention to grammar and style, and the context in which they are speaking or writing. English, like all languages, is complex and evolving, which leaves room for error or interpretation.