Spot the Grammar Mistake(s)! #1

Spot the Mistake(s)!

• The team work together to achieve their goal.
• The data from the surveys were inconclusive.
• Neither rain nor sleet stops the mail carrier.
• The dog chases playfully after it's tail.
• N/A

Answer explanation

Option 1: "work" should be "works"; Option 4: "it's" should be "its".

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Spot the Mistake(s)!

• All of the cake have been eaten.
• Several of the students participates in sports.
• The physics of sound is a complex topic.
• The furniture arrive tomorrow afternoon.
• N/A

Answer explanation

Option 1: "have" should be "has"; Option 2: "participates" should be "participate".

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1F

Spot the Mistake(s)!

• Some of the money were found on the ground.
• The news on the radio are always depressing.
• A variety of flowers blooms in the garden.
• The police is investigating the case.
• N/A

Answer explanation

Option 1: "were" should be "was"; Option 2: "are" should be "is"; Option 4: "is" should be "are".

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1F

Spot the Mistake(s)!

• Half of the pie are still left.
• The scissors lies open on the desk.
• The committee were divided on the issue.
• A flock of birds fly overhead.
• N/A

Answer explanation

Option 1: "are" should be "is"; Option 2: "lies" should be "lie".

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1F

Spot the Mistake(s)!

• The number of students increase every year.
• Neither the cat nor the dogs was to blame.
• The family moves to a new house next week.
• The jury agree on a verdict.
• N/A

Answer explanation

Option 2: "was" should be "were"; Option 4: "agree" should be "agrees".

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1F

Spot the Mistake(s)!

• The teacher give the class a difficult test.
• A series of events lead to the outcome.
• Everyone in the audience enjoy the show.
• Some of the information seem incorrect.
• N/A

Answer explanation

Option 1: "give" should be "gives"; Option 4: "seem" should be "seems".

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1F

Spot the Mistake(s)!

• My brother and me enjoy playing video games.
• The new phone have a great camera.
• The music from the party echo in the street.
• The dog and the cat plays together.
• N/A

Answer explanation

Option 1: "me" should be "I"; Option 2: "have" should be "has"; Option 3: "echo" should be "echoes"

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1F

Spot the Mistake(s)!

• Fifty percent of the students attends online classes.
• Most of the money were spent on food.
• The crowd of people was very loud.
• The orchestra play beautifully.
• N/A

Answer explanation

Option 2: "were" should be "was"

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1F

Spot the Mistake(s)!

• Either my parents or my sister are driving me.
• The team celebrates their big victory.
• He always do his homework before dinner.
• Physics are a challenging subject.
• N/A

Answer explanation

Option 3: "do" should be "does"; Option 4: "are" should be "is".

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1F

Spot the Mistake(s)!

• I am excited for the concert starts.
• The variety of choices were overwhelming.
• Neither of the options seem appealing.
• The committee reach a decision quickly.
• N/A

Answer explanation

Option 1: "starts" should be "to start"; Option 2: "were" should be "was".

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1F