Common Grammar Mistakes Flashcard

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What is the correct way to say 'Me and Keeley went to the store'?

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The correct way is 'Keeley and I went to the store.'

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What does 'it's' mean?

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'It's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has.'

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What does 'its' mean?

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun used to indicate ownership.

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How do you correctly sign a card from a family with the last name Sroufe?

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You sign it as 'Love, the Sroufes.'

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What is the incorrect usage of 'principal'?

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Using 'principal' to mean a personal belief or value is incorrect.

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What is the correct way to show possession for a singular noun?

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Add an apostrophe and 's' to the noun, e.g., 'the BIM technician's computer.'

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What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

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'Its' shows possession, while 'it's' means 'it is' or 'it has.'

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What is a common mistake when using apostrophes?

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Using an apostrophe for plural nouns, e.g., 'the Sroufes' instead of 'the Sroufes'.

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What is the correct form of 'the cat licked it's paw'?

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The correct form is 'the cat licked its paw.'

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What does 'principal' refer to in a school context?

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In a school context, 'principal' refers to the head administrator.