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Common Grammar and Usage Errors

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Abby is going ............. the park after the movie.

a)

to

b)

too

c)

two

2.

They grabbed ............. coats and went to play in the snow.

a)

they're

b)

their

c)

there

3.
Collin, Lilly, and Bella worked hard on ____ group project.
a)
their
b)
there
c)
they're
4.
Luke's dog wagged ___ tail.
a)
its
b)
it's
5.
"It is ___ early to be awake," Brynn thought, as she looked at her alarm clock. 
a)
to
b)
too
c)
two
6.
___ not right that Logan and Zach were counted tardy.  There was an ostrich blocking their lockers!
a)
It's
b)
Its
7.
Cooper stopped ___ tie his shoe.
a)
too
b)
two
c)
to
8.
The ball rolled over _____.
a)
there
b)
their
c)
they're
9.
Construction has a bad __________________ on traffic. 
a)
Affect
b)
Effect
10.
Rain and snow also ________________ traffic flow. 
a)
Affect
b)
Effect
11.
A truck lost __________ load on the freeway. 
a)
It's
b)
Its
12.
______ is time for the students to complete ______ work because ______ ahead of schedule
a)
there, their, they're
b)
their, there, they're
c)
they're, their, there
d)
their, they're, there
13.
Which word means also or extra?
a)
to
b)
too
c)
two
14.
Yes, the 8th graders are going ____ Washington DC this year.
a)
to
b)
too
c)
two
15.
_______ always late to class!
a)
there
b)
their
c)
they're
16.
The football team changed ___ schedule.
a)
its
b)
it's
17.
______ homework is this?
a)
whose
b)
who's
18.
_____ the author of this novel?
a)
whose
b)
who's
19.
The adorable kitten closed _____ eyes.
a)
its
b)
it's
20.
_______ are many opinions about ______ the best soccer player in the world.
a)
there, who's
b)
their, whose
c)
there, whose
d)
they're, who's
21.
Aidan always _____ new people sitting at his lunch table. 
a)
accepts
b)
excepts
22.
The accident did not _____________ Sarah’s decision to___________ the scholarship. 
a)
affect/accept
b)
affect/except
c)
effect/accept
d)
effect/except
23.

Disco music is a lot less popular (then, than) it used to be.

a)

then

b)

than

24.

The twins explained that (there, their, they’re) parrot flew away when they opened the window.

a)

there

b)

their

c)

they're

25.

(Its / It's) not a big deal as long as you don't do it again.

a)

Its

b)

It's

26.

My dad told my sister that she has ______ homework than I do, but that I have _______ chores to complete.

a)

fewer; less

b)

less; fewer

c)

less; less

d)

fewer; fewer

27.

That football game was so ______; even my teammates who usually struggle played _______.

a)

well; well

b)

good; well

c)

well; good

d)

good; good

28.

I am going to ____ down.

a)

lie

b)

lay

29.

Carol wondered (who, whom) she should ask for directions.

a)

who

b)

whom

30.

Choose the words in the parenthesis that are correct and type them below. Please separate each word with a comma.

After discovering the unintended (affects/effects) of (their/there/they're) actions, Elizabeth and Erica apologized (too, two, to) everyone.

(a)  

31.

_______going to have to stay after school for practice.

a)

Your

b)

You're

32.

I need to finish my homework and _______I can play Fortnite.

a)

then

b)

than

33.

Mr. Windham is our____________.

a)

principal

b)

principle

34.

The East Texas pine trees really__________my allergies.

a)

effect

b)

affect

35.

My favorite_______to take a quiz on is Quizizz.

a)

sight

b)

site

c)

cite

36.
Evie and Jacky are ____ alike.
a)
alot
b)
a lot
37.

She speaks English (good, well).

a)

good

b)

well

38.

We feel (good, well) about our choice for candidate.

a)

good

b)

well

39.
The Brandon Valley football doesn't want to _____ their game against Harrisburg.
a)
loose
b)
lose
40.
My parents gave me good _____ when they suggested a save part of each paycheck.
a)
advice
b)
advise
41.
_______ more important to study ________ it is to party. It’s/Its, than/then
a)
It's/than
b)
It's/then
c)
Its/than
d)
Its/then
42.
After we dress up for Halloween, than/then we can get alot/a lot
a)
Than/alot
b)
Than/a lot
c)
Then/alot
d)
Then/a lot
43.

Complete this line: ______ are more important things in the world ______ video games and texting, so remember that when you stay up late, ______ brain can’t function at _____ best.

a)

(1) Their; (2) then; (3) you're; (4) it's

b)

(1) There; (2) than; (3) your; (4) its

44.
Complete this line:  Back-lit screens keep the brain awake for 1.5 hours after ______ turned off. Know the effects of sleep deprivation because ____ are more important things ____ games and texting! 
a)
(1) they're; (2) there; (3) than
b)
(1) there; (2) there; (3) then
c)
(1) they're; (2) they're; (3) than
45.

Why can't they _____ that actions have consequences?

a)

accept

b)

except

46.

I don't want Chipotle; I eat that _____

a)

a lot.

b)

alot.

47.

I don't want Chick-fil-A either; I never feel ____ after eating that.

a)

good

b)

well

48.

We have to take your car, though. My front right tire has lost ___ traction.

a)

its

b)

it's

49.

Wow, there is a huge ____ of cars in the drive-thru lane.

a)

amount

b)

number

50.

Think of the huge ___ of pollution coming from these cars!

a)

amount

b)

number

51.

I was following that car, but it ____ me the wrong way.

a)

lead

b)

led

52.

Shoot, I don't want to ____ my place in line.

a)

loose

b)

lose

c)

loss

53.

I'm not sure ____ or not we'll get back in time.

a)

whether

b)

weather

54.

I didn't bring any money. ____ paying for me?

a)

Whose

b)

Who's

55.

They gave us _____ napkins than usual.

a)

fewer

b)

less

56.

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.


The teacher _____________ the pupils for a job well done.

a)

complemented

b)

complimented

57.

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.


The worries of ________________ life can drag you down.

a)

everyday

b)

every day

58.

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.


I wish I had seen the show last night. I heard it was _____________ a performance.

a)

quiet

b)

quite

59.

We have one more ____ until the winter break!

a)

week

b)

weak

60.

_______down on the couch.

a)

lay

b)

lie

61.

We drove ______ the new pool.

a)

buy

b)

by

c)

bye

62.

The trip can take anywhere from eleven _________ thirteen hours.

a)

to

b)

two

c)

too

63.
David cleaned his room _____ times this week.
a)
to
b)
too
c)
two
64.
Carson and Luke knew that __ penguin should not be on the soccer field.
a)
a
b)
an
65.
Eden and Ava both ____ a little Spanish.
a)
no
b)
know
66.

Mr. Windham is our____________.

a)

principal

b)

principle

67.

Please don't forget to bring ______library book to class.

a)

you're

b)

your

68.

The new Spiderman movie had the best digital___________.

a)

effects

b)

affects

69.
"It is ___ early to be awake," Brynn thought, as she looked at her alarm clock. 
a)
to
b)
too
c)
two
70.

Fill in the blank with the correct word: _______ a beautiful day outside.

a)

Its

b)

It's

71.

Select the appropriate word to complete the sentence: The dog wagged _______ tail.

a)

its

b)

it's

72.

Select the appropriate word to complete the sentence: _______ is a big test tomorrow.

a)

They're

b)

There

c)

Their

73.

Recent supply shortages will affect/effect remote towns this year.

a)

affect

b)

effect

74.

Everything in the world is affected/effected by gravity.

a)

affected

b)

effected

75.

My absolute favorite__________is pumpkin pie.

a)

desert

b)

dessert

76.

When you have finished your test, please______your pencils down on your desk.

a)

lay

b)

lie

77.

When I _____my bike, I fell and skinned my knee on the______.

a)

rode, road

b)

road, rode

78.

That football game was so ______; even my teammates who usually struggle played _______.

a)

well; well

b)

good; well

c)

well; good

d)

good; good

79.
Select the correct word.
My ears have been ringing (sense/since) the concert.
a)
sense
b)
since
80.

In which sentence is "every day" used correctly to indicate a habitual action?

a)

She wears her favorite dress every day to impress her colleagues.

b)

She wears her favorite dress everyday to impress her colleagues.

81.

Which sentence correctly uses "all ready" to indicate preparedness?

a)

The students were already to present their projects by the deadline.

b)

The students were all ready to present their projects by the deadline.

82.

Identify the sentence where "everyone" is used correctly to refer to all people in a group.

a)

Everyone of the team members contributed to the project.

b)

Everyone was excited about the upcoming holiday.

83.

Which sentence uses "anyone" correctly to refer to an unspecified person?

a)

If anyone has questions, please raise your hand.

b)

If any one has questions, please raise your hand.

84.

In which sentence is "all together" used correctly to indicate a group being in one place?

a)

The family was altogether for the reunion.

b)

The family was all together for the reunion.

85.

Which sentence correctly uses "every one" to emphasize each individual item?

a)

Every one of the books on the shelf is a classic.

b)

Everyone of the books on the shelf is a classic.

86.

Identify the sentence where "altogether" is used correctly to mean completely or entirely.

a)

The plan was altogether too complicated to execute.

b)

The plan was all together too complicated to execute.

87.

Which sentence uses "already" correctly to indicate something that has happened before now?

a)

I have already completed the assignment before the deadline.

b)

I have all ready completed the assignment before the deadline.

88.

In which sentence is "every one" used correctly to refer to each individual item in a group?

a)

Every one of the cookies was eaten by the end of the party.

b)

Everyone of the cookies was eaten by the end of the party.

89.

Which sentence uses "anyone" correctly to refer to any person at all?

a)

Can anyone solve this complex math problem?

b)

Can any one solve this complex math problem?

90.

Identify the sentence where "everyday" is used correctly as an adjective.

a)

These are my everyday shoes that I wear to work.

b)

These are my every day shoes that I wear to work.

91.

In which sentence is "altogether" used correctly to mean completely or entirely?

a)

The experience was altogether unforgettable.

b)

The experience was all together unforgettable.

92.

Which sentence uses "all together" correctly to indicate a group being in one place?

a)

The choir sang altogether in perfect harmony.

b)

The choir sang all together in perfect harmony.

93.

Which sentence uses "already" correctly to indicate something that has happened before now?

a)

She had already left by the time I arrived.

b)

She had all ready left by the time I arrived.

94.

Identify the sentence where "every day" is used correctly to indicate a habitual action.

a)

He goes for a run every day to stay fit.

b)

He goes for a run everyday to stay fit.

95.

(Where / Wear / Were / We’re) you going to (where / wear / were / we’re) something nice out to dinner tonight?

a)

Were / wear

b)

Wear / where

c)

Where / were

d)

We're / wear

96.

The lion _______ the zebra without so much as a glance.

a)

passed

b)

past

97.

I'm not sure _______ turn it is to do dishes tonight - hopefully not mine!

a)

whose

b)

who'se

c)

who's

98.

I had to choose ___________________ a cat and a dog at the pet store.

a)

between

b)

among

99.

The bus driver was a victim of clear _____________, and he filed a complaint with his union.

a)

prejudice

b)

prejudiced

100.

Mother showed a large __________ of love for all of her children.

a)

amount

b)

number

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