Common grammar mistakes

Front

What is the correct word to use: 'Please ... my car keys on the desk by the door.'?

Back

lay (correct answer)

Front

Which sentence is correct: 'I must call him immediately.' or 'I must to call him immediately.'?

Back

'I must call him immediately.' (correct answer)

Front

Correct the mistake: 'He was going to played video games.' What is the correct form?

Back

'to played' should be 'to play' (correct answer)

Front

My cat is bigger _____ my dog. Which word fits: then or than?

Back

'than' (correct answer)

Front

I am going ... the store. Which word fits: to, too, or two?

Back

'to' (correct answer)

Front

What does 'lay' mean?

Back

To place something down.

Front

What does 'lie' mean?

Back

To recline or be in a resting position.

Front

What is the difference between 'then' and 'than'?

Back

'Then' refers to time; 'than' is used for comparisons.

Front

What is the correct form: 'I have less apples' or 'I have fewer apples'?

Back

'I have fewer apples.' (correct answer)

Front

What is the correct word to use: 'She is more smarter than her brother.' or 'She is smarter than her brother.'?

Back

'She is smarter than her brother.' (correct answer)