SPOT THE MISTAKES
GRAMMAR TERMS WITH WEIRD NAMES
CHOOSE THE VERB
CONTRACTIONS
COMMAS AND QUOTATIONS
100

Spot the mistakes in the following sentence:

the orange cat was named arnold

3 Mistakes! 

The

Arnold

.

100

bear and bare

wear and ware

threw and through 


These are all examples of what?

HOMOPHONES

100

Which verb choice fits the sentence best?

She (is/are) happy about getting a good grade.

IS

100

What is the contracted form of the words:

was + not? 

wasn't

100

Is the comma in the right place in this sentence?


There was a fat lady named Barb, and she was hairy!

YES

200

Spot the mistakes in the following sentence:

the sign was full of beutiful colours like orange red and purple?

4 Mistakes!

The

Beautiful

.

200

The slithering snake squirmed through the slick slate. 

The 'S' sound in this sentence is an example of what?

Alliteration! 

200

Which verb choice fits the sentence best? 

Either restaurant (is/are) a good choice.

IS

200

What is the contracted form of the words...

they + are

they're

200

How would you define the word 'comma'? 

It's like taking a breath in your sentences or separating words in a list.

300

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

300

"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!

300

Which verb choice fits the sentence best? 


We (rent/rents) two movies every week. 

RENT

300

What is the contracted form of the words

can + not

can't 

300

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.

400

Spot the mistakes in the following sentence: 

“Are you serious? She asked loudly while she piked her nose.

2 Mistakes!

"

picked

400

NAME ALL THE FANBOYS

For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So

400

Which verb choice fits the sentence best? 


Twenty candies (were/was) in the bag, now only one (is/are) left.

WERE, IS

400

What is the contracted version of the words...

had + not

hadn't 

400

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.

500

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!

500

dog, pencil, fireplace, stone.


These are all examples of what?

NOUNS

500

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

500

What is the contracted version of the words...

we + will 

we'll

500

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."