Review the following sentences. Some of them are correct, whereas others contain an error with a commonly confused word.
Identify those with errors by marking each of the errors in bold. Make the correction in parentheses after the error. For those that are correct, write correct at the end of the sentence.
Their (There) are three kids in the room.
We have been married for 20 years, and are(our) relationship is as strong as ever.
I’m having trouble with my car. Can you give me some advise (advice)?
The diplomats are doing what they can to restore peace. Correct
I know it is important, so I will defiantly be there on time. Correct
I never knew that the new employee knows the manager’s son. Correct
I cannot find my keys. I hope I did not loose(lose) them.
I should of written down where I last put them. Correct
They’re absolutely right. Correct
I don’t want to buy that. It’s to(too) expensive.
Its(It’s or It is) hot out today.
I love my car. It’s interior is so comfortable. Correct
The movie was so boring that I didn’t know if I could make it threw(through) to the end.
Your welcome. I was happy to help. Correct
An evening out can be a great way to clear one’s mind. Correct
#5. It would have been a good idea to number the sentences so we are both on the same one. Do you think "defiantly " should have been "definitely?"
#8. "I should of written" This is a common error for "I should HAVE written."
#12. "It’s interior" should be the possessive "Its."
#14. "Your welcome" should be the contraction "You're" OR "You are."
Sra
Their are three kids in the room. (There)
We have been married for 20 years, and are relationship is as strong as ever. (our)
I’m having trouble with my car. Can you give me some advise? (advice)
The diplomats are doing what they can to restore peace. Correct
I know it is important, so I will defiantly be there on time. Correct
I never knew that the new employee knows the manager’s son. Correct
I cannot find my keys. I hope I did not loose them. (lose)
I should of written down where I last put them. Correct
They’re absolutely right. Correct
I don’t want to buy that. It’s to(expensive). (too)
Its hot out today. (It's or It is)
I love my car. It’s interior is so comfortable. Correct
The movie was so boring that I didn’t know if I could make it threw to the end. (through)
Your welcome. I was happy to help. Correct
An evening out can be a great way to clear one’s mind. Correct