Common Grammar Mistakes

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What is the correct form of 'there', 'they're', or 'their' in the sentence: 'Your coat is hanging up over ___.'?

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The correct form is 'there', which indicates a place.

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What is the difference between 'loose' and 'lose'?

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'Loose' means not tight or free, while 'lose' means to misplace or not win.

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What is a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought.

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Identify the correct usage: '___ time for the bear to leave ___ cave.' (It's / its)

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'It's' is a contraction for 'it is', and 'its' is a possessive form.

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When do you use 'then' vs 'than'?

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'Then' refers to time, while 'than' is used for comparisons.

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What is a common mistake with 'your' and 'you're'?

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'Your' is possessive, while 'you're' is a contraction for 'you are'.

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What is the difference between 'affect' and 'effect'?

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'Affect' is a verb meaning to influence, while 'effect' is a noun meaning the result of a change.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation.

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What is the purpose of a comma?

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A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.

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What is the correct form: 'I could of gone' or 'I could have gone'?

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The correct form is 'I could have gone'.