Common Errors

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What is the correct word to use in the sentence: 'I would ___ done it but I didn't have time.'?

Back

The correct word is 'have'. The phrase should be 'I would have done it.' 'Of' is a common error.

Front

What is the correct form of possession for the word 'pie' in the sentence: 'The ___ crust was flaky.'?

Back

The correct form is 'pie's'. It indicates that the crust belongs to the pie.

Front

Which is the correct phrase: 'everyday' or 'every day'?

Back

'Every day' is correct when referring to each day. 'Everyday' is an adjective meaning common or ordinary.

Front

What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

Back

'Its' is a possessive pronoun meaning belonging to it. 'It's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

Front

In the sentence 'The lizard lost ___ tail when the cat attacked it.', which word is correct?

Back

'Its' is correct. It shows possession.

Front

What does 'everyday' mean?

Back

'Everyday' is an adjective that describes something as common or ordinary.

Front

What is the correct way to write the time in a sentence?

Back

Use '6:00' without 'o'clock' for clarity. Example: 'My alarm goes off at 6:00 every day.'

Front

What is a common error in the phrase 'I could care less'?

Back

The correct phrase is 'I couldn't care less', meaning you do not care at all.

Front

What is the correct plural form of 'child'?

Back

The correct plural form is 'children'.

Front

What is the correct way to use 'their', 'there', and 'they're'?

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'Their' shows possession, 'there' indicates a place, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are'.