
Week 4 Grammar - Correcting Errors in Usage
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English
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6th - 12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Determine the correct usage:
Be sure to (lay / lie) the blankets down over (there/their/they're). If you don't, it is possible that (less/fewer) people will be able to see them.
Lay / There / Fewer
Lay / Their / Less
Lie / There / Fewer
Lie / They're / Less
Tags
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.6.4D
CCSS.L.6.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Determine the correct usage:
"Neither Hamlet (or/nor) Desdemona are interested in pursuing that option," said Ophelia. She was trying not to (raise/rise) her voice, but her frustrations had been growing for (awhile / a while).
Nor / Raise / A While
Nor / Rise / Awhile
Or / Raise / A While
Or / Rise / A While
Tags
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.RL.6.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Determine the correct usage:
Charles slowly came to like all aspects of his job. That is, (accept/except) for the (number/amount) of inconsequential tasks he was given throughout the day. But (between/among) the high salary and premium benefits, he couldn't complain.
Except / Number / Between
Accept / Number / Between
Except / Amount / Among
Except / Number / Among
Tags
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.6.4D
CCSS.RL.6.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Determine the correct usage:
Watching the sun (raise/rise) in the morning (then/than) going out for breakfast is a perfect way to start a day. But, most people continue (lying/laying) in bed well until the late afternoon.
Rise / Then / Lying
Raise / Than / Lying
Rise / Then / Laying
Raise / Than / Laying
Tags
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.6.4D
CCSS.RL.6.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Determine the correct usage:
I'd much rather stay here (than/then) go to a ballgame. A few dedicated fans will go to the game no matter what. (Their/There/They're) much more invested (into/in) the success of the team.
Than / They're / In
Then / They're / Into
Than / There / In
Then / Their / Into
Tags
CCSS.L.6.1A
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.6.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Determine the correct usage:
Many tourists pack (awhile/a while) before they leave. Getting their bags put in order makes sure they are (already / all ready) come the traveling day. (Their/There/They're) initiative helps lower the amount of stress they feel on the day of the trip.
A while / All ready / Their
Awhile / Already / There
A while / All ready / They're
Awhile / Already / Their
Tags
CCSS.L.6.1A
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.6.4D
CCSS.L.6.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Determine the correct usage:
Either Harold (nor/or) Joshua will have to deal with the consequences of not submitting the project plans. Although (it's/its) possible that they will be able to (rise/raise) the funds in time to begin construction, the delayed plans will stop them from being able to (lay/lie) the foundation they need.
Or / It's / Raise / Lay
Nor / It's / Raise / Lie
Or / Its / Rise / Lay
Nor / Its / Raise / Lie
Tags
CCSS.L.6.1A
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
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