Common Errors

Select the best answer to complete the sentence:

I zipped my keys into my pocket so I didn't ___ them.

• loose

• lose

Select the best answer to complete the sentence:

We were not _____ to go to the party because we were grounded.

• aloud

• allowed

Select the best answer to complete the sentence:

My grandparents are celebrating because today is ___ 50th wedding anniversary.

• their

• there

• they're

Select the best answer to complete the sentence:

My friends called to say ___ going to be 20 minutes late.

• their

• there

• they're

Select the best answer to complete the sentence:

I like Spring much better _____ Winter.

• then

• than

Select the best answer to complete the sentence:

My pants kept falling down because my belt was too ___.

• lose

• loose

Select the best answer to complete the sentence:

I respect you, but I disagree with ___ opinion.

• your

• you're

Select the best answer to complete the sentence:

I can't believe ___ not going to school today.

• your

• you're

Select the best answer to complete the sentence:

This medicine has several possible side ____.

• affects

• effects

Select the best answer to complete the sentence:

We decided ___ take ___ cars so grandma could come ___.

• to; too; two

• two; too; to

• to; two; too

• too; to; two