10 common grammar mistakes

Front

What is the correct word to complete the sentence: 'She is taller _____ him.'?

Back

than

Front

What is the correct verb to use in the sentence: 'Will you ____ these books on the table for me, please?'

Back

lay

Front

What is the correct word to describe the influence of something: 'Your kids have quite an _____ on you!'?

Back

effect

Front

What is the correct word to express excessiveness: 'He is _____ funny!'?

Back

too

Front

What is the correct word to ask about a location: '____ where are we going?'?

Back

Then

Front

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

Back

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

Front

When should you use 'lay' instead of 'lie'?

Back

'Lay' is used when something is placed down, while 'lie' is used when something reclines.

Front

What does 'too' mean in a sentence?

Back

'Too' means excessively or also.

Front

What is the meaning of 'then' in a sentence?

Back

'Then' refers to a time or sequence.

Front

What is the correct usage of 'to', 'too', and 'two'?

Back

'To' is a preposition, 'too' means excessively, and 'two' is the number 2.