Worksheets14 Basic Grammar Mistakes
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 2mins
Which of these is not a word or phrase?
a lot
alot
allot
You’ve probably heard the phrase “i before e except after c”… but which of these words defies this rule?
Species
Science
Policies
All of them
Fill in the blank. “I consulted an attorney _____ I met in Miami.”
who
whom
Which phrase is erroneous?
Should've
Should have
Should of
Fill in the blank. “Bad weather can ________ people’s ability to work.”
affect
effect
What is the past tense of the word “lie” as in “lie down”?
lay
laid
If someone says “I’m sorry,” you can _______ their apology.
except
accept
Fill in the blank. “_____ so hot outside!!”
It's
Its
Who is the person in charge at a high school?
Principle
Principal
Princepal
Which of these words means “to praise someone”?
Compliment
Complement
Which word means: unaware or ignorant?
Obvious
Oblivious
When your team doesn’t win the game, they most definitely…
Loose
Lose
Fill in the blank. The U.S. ________ building is in Washington DC.
capital
capitol
Which word means “feeling great appreciation”?
greatful
grateful
gratefull
