Common Grammar Mistakes

Front

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

Back

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

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

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

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there

Front

What is a run-on sentence?

Back

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

Front

What is the correct usage of 'fewer' vs 'less'?

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'Fewer' is used for countable nouns, while 'less' is used for uncountable nouns.

Front

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

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It's

Front

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

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

Front

What is a sentence fragment?

Back

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

Front

What is a misplaced modifier?

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A word or phrase that is improperly separated from the word it modifies.

Front

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

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'Its' is possessive, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.