More Common Errors
Correct the mistake:
The store employee could care less about having a conversation with the customer.
What is "couldn't care less"
My friend and (me/I) went to the store.
What is I
Correct the mistake or state that there are none:
On Wednesday's we wear pink!
What is Wednesdays
I am tired (:/;) I want to go home.
What is ;
Is the statement correct? True or False:
Irregardless of how his co-workers felt about his actions, Dwight Schrute always did whatever he felt was best for Dunder Mifflin.
What is False
Irregardless is not a word. The word is Regardless
True or False:
She and me felt left out when we weren't invited to dinner.
What is False
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I got the mail already. I saw the Smiths sent their Christmas card.
What is None
These are the groceries we need (;/:) milk, bread, water, veggies, and chicken.
What is :
True or False:
Professor K. went to Starbucks and ordered an expresso.
What is False.
The word is espresso, not expresso.
True or False:
It's the most wonderful time of the year for Emily and me.
What is True
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The Johnson's decorations this year look beautiful.
What is Johnsons'
Some people prefer to take notes on a laptop (:/;) others prefer to hand-write their notes.
What is ;
True or False:
The counselor gave advise to the student.
What is False
The counselor gave advice to the student.
Will you stop at the store for my mom and (I/me)? We need chocolate chips to make cookies.
What is me
Correct the mistake or state that there are none:
"Merry Christmas from the Anderson's!
What is Andersons
I need to get some things from the store (;/:) wrapping paper, bows, ribbon, name tags, and tape.
What is :
True or False:
The lack of volunteers to help with the parade is concerning to the county board.
What is False
The proper phrase here would be "of concern" not "concerning".
My mom and (me/I) go to the hometown Christmas parade every year. It would mean a lot to her and (I/me) if you came with us this year.
What is I and ME
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The Smiths' copied the Andersons idea for their Christmas cards.
What is Smiths and Andersons'
I am having a hot chocolate bar at the Christmas party this year (:/;) here are the things I need (;/:) hot chocolate, milk, marshmallows, and candy canes.
What is ; and :