Common Errors in English Grammar

FIND THE ERROR.

The arrangement of flowers, though appreciated by many, need to be re-arranged according to some critics.

• appreciated

• re-arranged

• need

• some critics

FIND THE ERROR.

I have just sent the letter today.

• have

• today

• sent

• no error

WHAT IS THE ERROR?

Although tired and sleepy, the stage play was still watched by the students.

• Wrong voice of the verb

• Wrong adverb for the clause

• the word "watched"

• No error

FIND THE ERROR.

I should have put the dish on the basket, so the cat had not eaten it.

• had not eaten

• should have put

• on the basket

• the cat had

After the meeting, give me an information that will help solve this problem.

WHY IS THIS SENTENCE ERRONEOUS?

• The word "solve" should be in past participle

• The article used for information is wrong

• There should be a subject before the verb "give"

• There is no error

FIND THE ERROR.

With all the knowledge you have imparted to them, the children looks forward to listening to you again.

• imparted

• looks

• listening

• no error

WHY IS THIS SENTENCE ERRONEOUS?

The memorandum which states that all employees need to have a vacation or break to have time to relax and reflect.

• Memorandum is too formal.

• The sentence is fragment.

• Use "or" to connect relax and reflect instead of "and."

• No error

FIND THE ERROR.

The Philippine Basketball Association agrees to postpone some games during MECQ although some players still want to push them through.

• agrees

• want

• push them trough

• none of the above

FIND THE ERROR.

Learning from the best chefs in Europe, Chef Chattaue has created the most heavenly dishes in the world.

• has created

• most heavenly

• Learning from the best chefs in Europe

• No error

WHY IS IT ERRONEOUS?

When Jonathan finally found his dog, he was so happy.

• wrong tense of verb

• misuse of adverb

• vague pronoun reference

• It is not erroneous.