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Goof-Proof Grammar: Rules 16-30

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

If you practice correct grammar, you will make _____ errors in your writing!

a)

fewer

b)

less

2.

After a busy week, Suzanne had ______ interest in going to the party on the weekend.

a)

fewer

b)

less

3.

The former governor _____ announced her intention to run in the 2024 Presidential Election.

a)

formerly

b)

formally

4.

Before moving to Wisconsin, Brandon's family _______ lived in Southern California.

a)

formerly

b)

formally

5.

Mr. Wilson congratulated Bianca for doing ______ on her U.S. History project.

a)

good

b)

well

6.

Samantha was thrilled to have a ______ snowfall yesterday, so she could go skiing today!

a)

good

b)

well

7.

After getting engaged, Olivia ______ her diamond engagement ring.

a)

insured

b)

ensured

c)

assured

8.

Our family decided to have a Zoom Holiday Gathering to ______ that no one would get exposed to the virus.

a)

insure

b)

ensure

c)

assure

9.

After hurting her knee, the trainer ______ Emma that she would be back for playoffs.

a)

insured

b)

ensured

c)

assured

10.

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.

a)

implying

b)

inferring

11.

We could ______ from my mother's tone that she wanted us to quiet down.

a)

imply

b)

infer

12.

After playing out in the yard, the puppy settled into _____ bed to take a nap.

a)

it's

b)

its

13.

I don't know why ______ so hard for people to capitalize words!!

a)

it's

b)

its

14.

This past weekend, all I did was ______ on the couch and watch television.

a)

lie

b)

lied

c)

lay

d)

laid

15.

If you have a headache, go ______ down for a little bit.

a)

lie

b)

lay

16.

Please ______ the presents on the gift table before going into the reception.

a)

lie

b)

lay

17.

Brendan's dirty clothes __________ on his floor for so long that they were accumulating dust!

a)

lay

b)

laid

c)

lied

d)

had lain

18.

Sophia and ______ cannot wait to have our joint "Sweet 16" birthday party.

a)

me

b)

myself

c)

I

19.

At times, I can be very hard on ______.

a)

me

b)

myself

c)

I

20.

The team captain position will most likely go to Carson or _____.

a)

me

b)

myself

c)

I

21.

With the price so low at $0.30 ______ lemon, we decided to buy a ton and start a lemonade stand.

a)

a

b)

an

c)

per

22.

Jonah usually completes four workouts _____ week.

a)

a

b)

an

c)

per

23.

The school's _________ are outlined in the Eagle Expectations.

a)

principals

b)

principles

24.

As the ______ performer in the play, Annika had the most lines and solos.

a)

principal

b)

principle

25.

As a matter of _______, Drew felt obligated to tell his coach about the bullying in the locker room.

a)

principal

b)

principle

26.

The bride and groom used personalized ______ to inform the guests of the wedding arrangements.

a)

stationary

b)

stationery

27.

When the bear approaches your campsite, remain ______, and don't make any sudden movements!

a)

stationary

b)

stationery

28.

If Maggie goes out for the traveling league, ______ I might consider trying out as well.

a)

than

b)

then

29.

Mr. Lewis is a much harder grader ______ Mrs. Cartwright.

a)

than

b)

then

30.

The cake, _______ was filled with sprinkles, had seven rainbow layers.

a)

that

b)

which

31.

The essay ______ I wrote for English 9A was my best writing ever.

a)

that

b)

which

32.

Unsure of the ________, the Simpsons planned two different events for the weekend - one indoors and one outdoors.

a)

weather

b)

whether

33.

_______ you like it or not, we are going to have a test on these grammar rules.

a)

Weather

b)

Whether

34.

________ are you paired with for the show choir performance?

a)

Who

b)

Whom

35.

Couples ______ made it through months of quarantine have strong, healthy relationships.

a)

who

b)

whom

36.

Bronson and Allison are two friends ______ I adore.

a)

who

b)

whom

37.

People ______ open doors for others and say "Please" and "Thank you" have good manners.

a)

who

b)

whom

38.

Please rest ________ that we will handle the problem immediately.

a)

insured

b)

ensured

c)

assured

39.

If you put ______ weights on the bar, you will be able to complete more reps.

a)

fewer

b)

less

40.

After completing this practice, the class should do _______ on the exam.

a)

good

b)

well

41.

Throwback Rule: Romeo did not realize how significantly Mercutio's death would _______ him.

a)

affect

b)

effect

42.

Throwback Rule: Democrats are _______ to watch the inauguration on January 20th.

a)

eager

b)

anxious

43.

Throwback Rule: Kate plans on ______ her children to my house before her appointment.

a)

taking

b)

bringing

44.

Throwback Rule: Manuel ______ checked Skyward to find out his grade on the final exam.

a)

continuously

b)

continually

45.

Throwback Rule: After conferring with ________, the class realized that they all had the correct answers.

a)

each other

b)

one another

46.

Throwback Rule: The snowfall was _______, so we left school early.

a)

eminent

b)

imminent

47.

Throwback Rule: Thank you for being so ______ of my artwork!

a)

complimentary

b)

complementary

48.

Throwback Rule: Until ______ notice, you must wear a mask in all public buildings.

a)

farther

b)

further

49.

Throwback Rule: Republican U.S. House Representatives posed for a picture on the stairs of the ________.

a)

capital

b)

Capital

c)

Capitol

d)

capitol

50.

Throwback Rule: Kiara and David _______ that they had to cancel their vacation to Europe this summer.

a)

feel bad

b)

feel badly