Common Writing/Grammar Errors

“Is that _________ lovely house?”

• there

• they're

• their

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

“That alien is scary; do not go in ________ spaceship!”

• its

• it's

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

“I really enjoy reading, ________”

• to

• too

• two

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G

Which is the correct way to write a possessive pronoun?

• yours

• your's

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Which is the correct usage of the word/words in bold when writing an academic essay?

• “I will not give in to his demands!”

• “I won’t give in to his demands!”

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.4.1C

The ____________ of smoking can be extremely damaging.

• affects

• effects

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1D

“Rhiannon has longer hair ________ Ophelia.”

• then

• than

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G

“In order _______ outrun the wolves, you’ll have to sprint!”

• to

• too

• two

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

“I can’t believe that _______ termite could do that much damage!”

• a

• an

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1H

“Wow, _________ one rude couple!”

• there

• they're

• their

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A