Sentence Errors and Corrections - Common Mistakes

Front

What is a common mistake in the sentence: 'I can to practise with my friends after class.'?

Back

The correct sentence is: 'I can practice with my friends after class.' The mistake is using 'to' after 'can'.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What is the correct form of the verb in the sentence: 'I like to swimming.'?

Back

The correct sentence is: 'I like swimming.' The mistake is using 'to' with the gerund form 'swimming'.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

Front

What is the correct way to express enjoyment in the sentence: 'I enjoy with my friends on Friday night.'?

Back

The correct sentence is: 'I enjoy being with my friends on Friday night.' The mistake is omitting 'being'.

Front

Identify the error in the sentence: 'They are never play with us.'

Back

The correct sentence is: 'They never play with us.' The mistake is the incorrect use of 'are'.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.4.1C

Front

Which preposition is correct in the sentence: 'There are six people in the home.'?

Back

The correct sentence is: 'There are six people at home.' The mistake is using 'in' instead of 'at'.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

What is the function of the word 'never' in the sentence: 'They never play with us.'?

Back

'Never' is an adverb of frequency that indicates that the action does not happen at any time.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

What is the difference between 'practice' and 'practise'?

Back

'Practice' is a noun (e.g., 'I have football practice.'), while 'practise' is a verb (e.g., 'I practise football every day.').

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CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

What is a gerund?

Back

A gerund is a verb form that ends in -ing and functions as a noun (e.g., 'Swimming is fun.').

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CCSS.L.8.1A

Front

What is the correct structure for expressing likes and dislikes?

Back

Use 'like' or 'dislike' followed by the gerund form of the verb (e.g., 'I like swimming.').

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CCSS.L.8.1A

Front

What is the correct way to express an action in the present tense?

Back

Use the base form of the verb for subjects in the present tense (e.g., 'They play.' instead of 'They are play.').

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D