Common Grammatical Errors
Find the error/errors and state the correction.
Shelby would of gone to the store if she known that we were out of milk.
“of” should be “have”
“known” should be “knew”
I only value two things in this situation besides your feelings(:/;/—) my time and my money.
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Use 'and' or 'because' to join the sentences:
Blair is pretty.
Blair is intelligent.
Blair is pretty and intelligent
James worked at the construction( )for 16 hours straight.
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Who wrote "Barn Burning"?
William Faulkner
The fact that he left his mom to stand in the rain is even more worse than not answering her phone calls.
“more worse” should be “worse”
Join the sentences with suitable conjunctions.
1. Serena is afraid of heights. She will not go on the roller coaster.
2. A tree fell across the road. There was a violent storm last night.
1. Serena is afraid of heights so she will not go on the roller coaster.
2. A tree fell across the road because there was a violent storm last night.
When you ( ) something you are justifying the information you just wrote about.
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Audre Lorde was the author of what story?
"Fourth of July"
The journey to grandma’s house was further then the one to my aunt’s.
“further” should be “farther”
“then” should be “than”
Maria finally finished her homework.
1. What is the adverb in the above sentence?
2. What verb does this describe?
3. The adverb describes ________ Maria finished her homework. (how/when/why).
1. finally
2. finished
3. when
Chuck forgot his math book, so he was unable to complete his homework.
What is the cause and effect in the above sentence?Cause: Chuck forgot his math book
Effect: He was unable to complete his homework.
Mya was a ( ) for sore eyes.
Sight
What is Jhumpa Lahiri's nationality?
Indian American
I told him that I vehemently believe that he should discuss his issue with who it may concern.
“who” should be “whom”
Dan slowly walked across the long bridge.
1. In the sentence above, the word ______ is an adverb because __________.
2. In the sentence above, the word ________ is an adjective because ____________.
1. slowly, it describes the verb-walked.
2. long, it describes the noun-bridge.
Choose the best conjunction to complete each sentence.
1. Lindsay __________ Jennifer are sisters.
2. Sean wanted to learn to play the guitar, __________ his mother wanted him to learn piano.
3. Which is your favorite holiday, Halloween __________ Thanksgiving?
4. We earned twenty-two dollars selling lemonade __________ cookies.
1. and
2. but
3. or
4. and
Kevin forgot to ( ) where he got his sources from for his final paper.
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Caroline Rego was the author of what story?
"The Fine Art of Complaining"
Read the poem below and find out all the adjectives:
Do you need an adjective? Ours are all on sale. Glamorous and gloomy. Funny, fierce, and frail. Quirky, quaint, and quiet. Tender, true, and tart. Rusty, rough, and rotten. Shaggy, sweet, and smart.
We can find an adjective to match with any noun. Your descriptive writing will become the best in town!
Do you need an adjective? Ours are all on sale. Glamorous and gloomy. Funny, fierce, and frail. Quirky, quaint, and quiet. Tender, true, and tart. Rusty, rough, and rotten. Shaggy, sweet, and smart.
We can find an adjective to match with any noun. Your descriptive writing will become the best in town!
His understanding of Ezra’s explanation does not include what’s truly important to her(:/;/—) spending time with her mother.
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ENJOY!!!!!!!
Ashley visited a well-known historical ( ) that many tourists visit every year.
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What language did Jhumpa Lahiri speak when she was with her parents?
Bengali