10 Common Grammar Mistakes In English

10 Common Grammar Mistakes In English

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6th - 8th Grade

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The video tutorial covers various English grammar topics, including idioms, article usage, the difference between 'since' and 'for', punctuation placement, plural forms, pronoun usage, the distinction between 'say' and 'tell', possessive apostrophes, and subject-verb agreement. Each section provides explanations and examples to help learners understand and apply these concepts effectively.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the idiom 'keep your eye on the ball' mean?

To relax

To ignore something

To stay alert

To be distracted

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following sentences correctly uses an article?

I have cat.

I have an cat.

I have a cat.

I have the cat.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How should you express the duration of an activity that started in the past?

I have been learning English since four years.

I have been learning English for four years.

I have been learning English at four years.

I have been learning English in four years.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence correctly uses the plural form?

My son is 1 1/2 years old.

My son is 1 1/2 year old.

My son is 1 1/2 years.

My son is 1 1/2 year.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the correct pronoun to use for a girl?

Her

His

Him

He

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence correctly uses 'say' or 'tell'?

He tells me about his day.

He tell me about his day.

He says me about his day.

He say me about his day.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you show possession for a singular noun?

Add 's' at the end

Add an apostrophe before the word

Add an apostrophe and 's' at the end

Add an apostrophe at the end