Common Mistakes : And

And – conjunction

BAD: There is a beautiful and old church in the centre of the town

GOOD: There is a beautiful old church in the centre of the town

Do not use and between two adjectives that come before a noun unless they describe similar qualities, e.g. ‘a red and green umbrella’ (two colours), ‘a gold and silver bracelet’ (two materials), ‘a hunting and fishing knife’ – two functions