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14 Basic Grammar Mistakes

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 2mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of these is not a word or phrase?

a)

a lot

b)

alot

c)

allot

2.

You’ve probably heard the phrase “i before e except after c”… but which of these words defies this rule?

a)

Species

b)

Science

c)

Policies

d)

All of them

3.

Fill in the blank. “I consulted an attorney _____ I met in Miami.”

a)

who

b)

whom

4.

Which phrase is erroneous?

a)

Should've

b)

Should have

c)

Should of

5.

Fill in the blank. “Bad weather can ________ people’s ability to work.”

a)

affect

b)

effect

6.

What is the past tense of the word “lie” as in “lie down”?

a)

lay

b)

laid

7.

If someone says “I’m sorry,” you can _______ their apology.

a)

except

b)

accept

8.

Fill in the blank. “_____ so hot outside!!”

a)

It's

b)

Its

9.

Who is the person in charge at a high school?

a)

Principle

b)

Principal

c)

Princepal

10.

Which of these words means “to praise someone”?

a)

Compliment

b)

Complement

11.

Which word means: unaware or ignorant?

a)

Obvious

b)

Oblivious

12.

When your team doesn’t win the game, they most definitely…

a)

Loose

b)

Lose

13.

Fill in the blank. The U.S. ________ building is in Washington DC.

a)

capital

b)

capitol

14.

Which word means “feeling great appreciation”?

a)

greatful

b)

grateful

c)

gratefull