WorksheetsGoof-Proof Grammar: Rules 16-30
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
If you practice correct grammar, you will make _____ errors in your writing!
fewer
less
After a busy week, Suzanne had ______ interest in going to the party on the weekend.
fewer
less
The former governor _____ announced her intention to run in the 2024 Presidential Election.
formerly
formally
Before moving to Wisconsin, Brandon's family _______ lived in Southern California.
formerly
formally
Mr. Wilson congratulated Bianca for doing ______ on her U.S. History project.
good
well
Samantha was thrilled to have a ______ snowfall yesterday, so she could go skiing today!
good
well
After getting engaged, Olivia ______ her diamond engagement ring.
insured
ensured
assured
Our family decided to have a Zoom Holiday Gathering to ______ that no one would get exposed to the virus.
insure
ensure
assure
After hurting her knee, the trainer ______ Emma that she would be back for playoffs.
insured
ensured
assured
When Ethan's grandmother stated that he had grown so much since the last time she had seen him, she was ______ that he needed to visit more often.
implying
inferring
We could ______ from my mother's tone that she wanted us to quiet down.
imply
infer
After playing out in the yard, the puppy settled into _____ bed to take a nap.
it's
its
I don't know why ______ so hard for people to capitalize words!!
it's
its
This past weekend, all I did was ______ on the couch and watch television.
lie
lied
lay
laid
If you have a headache, go ______ down for a little bit.
lie
lay
Please ______ the presents on the gift table before going into the reception.
lie
lay
Brendan's dirty clothes __________ on his floor for so long that they were accumulating dust!
lay
laid
lied
had lain
Sophia and ______ cannot wait to have our joint "Sweet 16" birthday party.
me
myself
I
At times, I can be very hard on ______.
me
myself
I
The team captain position will most likely go to Carson or _____.
me
myself
I
With the price so low at $0.30 ______ lemon, we decided to buy a ton and start a lemonade stand.
a
an
per
Jonah usually completes four workouts _____ week.
a
an
per
The school's _________ are outlined in the Eagle Expectations.
principals
principles
As the ______ performer in the play, Annika had the most lines and solos.
principal
principle
As a matter of _______, Drew felt obligated to tell his coach about the bullying in the locker room.
principal
principle
The bride and groom used personalized ______ to inform the guests of the wedding arrangements.
stationary
stationery
When the bear approaches your campsite, remain ______, and don't make any sudden movements!
stationary
stationery
If Maggie goes out for the traveling league, ______ I might consider trying out as well.
than
then
Mr. Lewis is a much harder grader ______ Mrs. Cartwright.
than
then
The cake, _______ was filled with sprinkles, had seven rainbow layers.
that
which
The essay ______ I wrote for English 9A was my best writing ever.
that
which
Unsure of the ________, the Simpsons planned two different events for the weekend - one indoors and one outdoors.
weather
whether
_______ you like it or not, we are going to have a test on these grammar rules.
Weather
Whether
________ are you paired with for the show choir performance?
Who
Whom
Couples ______ made it through months of quarantine have strong, healthy relationships.
who
whom
Bronson and Allison are two friends ______ I adore.
who
whom
People ______ open doors for others and say "Please" and "Thank you" have good manners.
who
whom
Please rest ________ that we will handle the problem immediately.
insured
ensured
assured
If you put ______ weights on the bar, you will be able to complete more reps.
fewer
less
After completing this practice, the class should do _______ on the exam.
good
well
Throwback Rule: Romeo did not realize how significantly Mercutio's death would _______ him.
affect
effect
Throwback Rule: Democrats are _______ to watch the inauguration on January 20th.
eager
anxious
Throwback Rule: Kate plans on ______ her children to my house before her appointment.
taking
bringing
Throwback Rule: Manuel ______ checked Skyward to find out his grade on the final exam.
continuously
continually
Throwback Rule: After conferring with ________, the class realized that they all had the correct answers.
each other
one another
Throwback Rule: The snowfall was _______, so we left school early.
eminent
imminent
Throwback Rule: Thank you for being so ______ of my artwork!
complimentary
complementary
Throwback Rule: Until ______ notice, you must wear a mask in all public buildings.
farther
further
Throwback Rule: Republican U.S. House Representatives posed for a picture on the stairs of the ________.
capital
Capital
Capitol
capitol
Throwback Rule: Kiara and David _______ that they had to cancel their vacation to Europe this summer.
feel bad
feel badly
