Most Common Grammar Mistakes

Front

What is the proper way to correct "kinda" for proper academic and professional writing?

Back

kind of

Front

In art class, I made a __________.

Back

collage

Front

Fill in the blank: Once you leave school, if you look over __________ you will see Publix.

Back

there

Front

When I got into my senior year, my mom said to me, "__________ only mission is to make sure you don't mess up __________ graduation!"

Back

Your, your

Front

After high school, I plan to go to __________.

Back

college

Front

What is the difference between "their," "they're," and "there"?

Back

"Their" is possessive, "they're" is a contraction for "they are," and "there" indicates a place.

Front

What is the correct usage of "your" and "you're"?

Back

"Your" is possessive, while "you're" is a contraction for "you are."

Front

What is a common mistake when using "affect" and "effect"?

Back

"Affect" is a verb meaning to influence, while "effect" is a noun meaning the result of a change.

Front

What is the correct form of the verb in the sentence: "Neither of the answers __________ correct."

Back

is

Front

What is the rule for subject-verb agreement with collective nouns?

Back

Collective nouns can take singular or plural verbs depending on whether the group acts as a single unit or as individuals.