Even after many years of education, there are certain things that some people still get confused by. For me, it's the laws of physics. For others, it's arithmetic. And for many, it's grammar.
It's not easy. Words and phrases that sound fine in your head can look like gibberish when written down โ that is, if you even realize you made a mistake in the first place. It's easy for little grammar mistakes to slip by, especially when you're self-editing.
But how do you prevent grammatical errors if you're not even aware you're making them?
Well, you can start by taking this quiz to see if you are making any of these common grammar mistakes. (It's okay โ we're all guilty of at least one.) Make a mental note to avoid that mistake in the future, or heck, just bookmark this quiz to test yourself over and over (and over) again.
Some are easy, others not so much. Can you fill in the missing word from each of these questions?
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๐ Can You Pass This Tricky Fill-In-The-Blanks Quiz? Questions
Robert Frost: "A bank is a place ______ they lend you an umbrella in fair weather and ask for it back when it begins to rain."
were
we're
wear
where
ware
Do not use low-fat milk. It will ______ the taste.
None of these
effect
affect
Do you prefer the ______, middle or window seat on the airplane?
None of these
I'll
aisle
isle
Albert Einstein: "Do not worry about your difficulties in Mathematics. I can ______ you mine are still greater."
ensure
None of these
insure
assure
The source was ______ in the bibliographies and I am anxious to add this information to my pile of reading.
cited
sited
None of these
sighted
Even though Jane usually agrees with her husband, she had to ______ with him on the subject of selling their summer home.
dissent
decent
descent
None of these
More than 15 people left ______ coats in the cloakroom.
there
they're
None of these
their
Over the course of the Queen's ______, over a million people have attended garden parties at Buckingham Palace.
rein
reign
rain
None of these
We need ___ of ice for all the people at this party and their drinks.
many
much
alot
allot
a lot
I am going to the fair, _______ it's raining or not.
None of these
whether
wether
weather
The buffet provided excellent variety, ____, vegetarian and non-vegetarian soups, Italian and French breads, and numerous sweets.
i.e.
None of these
e.g.
such that
John went to the cinema with David and ___.
None of these
me
myself
I
Fifteen minutes into the film, I had fallen asleep because the plot had failed to ______ my interest.
pique
peak
peek
None of these
I need to ____ over these documents before tomorrow.
None of these
pour
pore
poor
If you notice any faulty office equipment or hazards, please report them to your supervisor ______ will notify the management.
that
who
whom
which
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