SPOT THE MISTAKES
Spot the mistakes in the following sentence:
the orange cat was named arnold
3 Mistakes!
The
Arnold
.
bear and bare
wear and ware
threw and through
These are all examples of what?
HOMOPHONES
Which verb choice fits the sentence best?
She (is/are) happy about getting a good grade.
IS
What is the contracted form of the words:
was + not?
wasn't
Is the comma in the right place in this sentence?
There was a fat lady named Barb, and she was hairy!
YES
Spot the mistakes in the following sentence:
the sign was full of beutiful colours like orange red and purple?
4 Mistakes!
The
Beautiful
,
.
The slithering snake squirmed through the slick slate.
The 'S' sound in this sentence is an example of what?
Alliteration!
Which verb choice fits the sentence best?
Either restaurant (is/are) a good choice.
IS
What is the contracted form of the words...
they + are
they're
How would you define the word 'comma'?
It's like taking a breath in your sentences or separating words in a list.
Spot the mistakes in the following sentence:
The weatherman said it was going to be sunny but i think he is lying.
2 Mistakes!
,
I
"If you don't give me this, I WILL DIE!"
"I will cry until I run out of breath if you leave!"
These EMOTIONAL sentences are examples of what?
EMOTIVE LANGUAGE!
Which verb choice fits the sentence best?
We (rent/rents) two movies every week.
RENT
What is the contracted form of the words
can + not
can't
Where do the quotation marks go in this sentence?
Quick come over here! She screamed loudly as the tornado got closer.
"Quick come over here!" She screamed loudly as the tornado got closer.
Spot the mistakes in the following sentence:
“Are you serious? She asked loudly while she piked her nose.
2 Mistakes!
"
picked
NAME ALL THE FANBOYS
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
Which verb choice fits the sentence best?
Twenty candies (were/was) in the bag, now only one (is/are) left.
WERE, IS
What is the contracted version of the words...
had + not
hadn't
There are 5 mistakes in this passage, can you locate them?
Oh don't be afraid, it will only last a second!" Said the doctor as he pulled a needle from behind his back and flung it towards amber in excitemet
"Oh don't be afraid, it will only last a second!" Said the doctor as he pulled a needle from behind his back, and flung it towards Amber in excitement.
Spot the mistakes in the following sentence:
There once was a lovely puppy who's name was Jack. Jack had curly fur, and a wonderfully energetic tail!
NONE!
THERE ARE NO MISTAKES!
dog, pencil, fireplace, stone.
These are all examples of what?
NOUNS
Which verb choice fits the sentence best?
Each student in our class (come/comes) from Canada, but my brother and sister (come/comes) from North Carolina.
comes, come
What is the contracted version of the words...
we + will
we'll
Where do the quotation marks go?
I will make you something! She replied to the man. It's important that you eat something to stay strong and healthy.
"I will make you something!" She replied to the man. "It's important that you eat something to stay strong and healthy."