Common and Grammatical Errors

What is the main difference between a mistake and an error?

• Mistakes are always intentional.

• Errors are usually self-corrected.

• Mistakes are performance-based.

• Errors are less formal than mistakes.

Which of the following is an example of an error?

• I do my homework.

• He don't like apples.

• Coming to this place was a big mistake.

• She is going to the store.

What is a grammatical error?

• A factual error.

• A term used in prescriptive grammar.

• A logical fallacy.

• A choice made incorrectly.

Which of the following is NOT a type of error mentioned?

• Semantic error

• Factual error

• Grammatical error

• Typographical error

What does a logical fallacy do?

• Provides evidence.

• Clarifies an issue.

• Weakens an argument.

• Strengthens an argument.

What is the correct form of the sentence: 'I does my homework'?

• I done my homework.

• I do my homework.

• I does my homeworks.

• I doing my homework.

What type of translation follows the form of the source language?

• Contextual translation

• Form-based translation

• Idiomatic translation

• Meaning-based translation

What is the goal of a good translator according to Larson?

• To translate literally.

• To translate idiomatically.

• To translate word-for-word.

• To translate without context.

What is an example of a misplaced modifier?

• The girl with the red dress danced.

• She saw the dog running in the park.

• The man with the hat is my uncle.

• Running quickly, the dog chased the ball.

Which of the following is an example of a typographical error?

• I am a student at DP University.

• He is a great teacher.

• I love to play the piano.

• I love to play the piana.