Word Usage Review Quiz

Which sentence is correct? (They are both technically correct, but which one is the proper sentence?)

• May I go to Sandy’s party?

• Can I go to Sandy’s party?

Which sentence is correct?

• That fried chicken sure smells well.

• That fried chicken sure smells good.

Which sentence is correct?

• Mom asked Ben not to lie his books on the floor.

• Mom asked Ben not to lay his books on the floor.

Which sentence is correct?

• Margaret may dance and sing.

• Margaret can dance and sing.

Which sentence is correct?

• Rosemary wants to lie on the couch and rest for a little while.

• Rosemary wants to lay on the couch and rest for a little while.

Which sentence is correct?

• John can make dinner without any help.

• John may make dinner without any help.

Which sentence is correct?

• I wish I could play basketball as well as Arturo.

• I wish I could play basketball as good as Arturo.

Which sentence is correct?

• Sharon writes very well.

• Sharon writes very good.

Which sentence is correct?

• The hens lie eggs in their nests.

• The hens lay eggs in their nests.

Which sentence is correct?

• You can not bring your football to the party.

• You may not bring your football to the party.