Common grammatical Errors (Pick the correct word)
We understand each other [really well; really good].
really well
I do not want to (lose/loose) this game.
lose
Correct the punctuation in this sentence or state that it is correct: Lets eat Grandma.
Let's eat, Grandma.
Add a semicolon (;) or a colon (:) to this sentence - Call me tomorrow I will give you my answer then.
Call me tomorrow; I will give you my answer then.
I think the cake is done. It smells [good; well].
good
Give the dog (it's/its) food back before he bites you.
its
Correct the punctuation in this sentence or state that it is correct: I wanted to go to the doctor I had a cold
I wanted to go to the doctor. I had a cold.
Add a semicolon (;) or a colon (:) to this sentence - The recipe calls for the following items butter, sugar, and flour.
The recipe calls for the following items: butter, sugar, and flour.
Every one of you [have; has] earned my respect.
has
Those people need to wash (their/there/they're) filthy truck!
their
Correct the punctuation in this sentence or state that it is correct: My mother said, "Please John, don't eat the daisies".
My mother said, "Please, John, don't eat the daisies."
Add a semicolon (;) or a colon (:) to this sentence - You will want to bring many camping items for example, sleeping bags, pans, and warm clothing.
You will want to bring many camping items; for example, sleeping bags, pans, and warm clothing.
I am the one [who; whom] tells you where to go.
who
Would you like to go to the mall (to,too,two)?
too
Correct the punctuation in this sentence or state that it is correct: When I was young, there was a song that said, "Oh! I wish I was Taylor Swift."
correct
Add a semicolon (;) or a colon (:) to this sentence - I want an assistant who can do the following (a) input data, (b) write reports, and (c) complete tax forms.
I want an assistant who can do the following: (a) input data, (b) write reports, and (c) complete tax forms.
To [who; whom] should I write my letter?
whom
(Whose/Who's) seen my black ink pen?
who's
Correct the punctuation in this sentence or state that it is correct: When are you Daisy and Sam going to Chicago.
When are you, Daisy and Sam going to Chicago?
Add a semicolon (;) or a colon (:) to this sentence -They couldn't make it to the summit and back before dark therefore, they decided to camp for the night.
They couldn't make it to the summit and back before dark; therefore, they decided to camp for the night.