Grammar And Punctuation! Identify The Errors! Trivia Quiz

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1. Do to the popularity of smart phones, some retailers have to many basic phones left on there shelves.

No change.

Due to the popularity of smart phones, some retailers have too many basic phones left on their shelves.

Due to the popularity of smart phones, some retailers have to many basic phones left on their shelf.

Do to the popularity of smart phones some retailers have too many basic phones left on the shelf.

The original sentence contains three commonly confused words (do/due, to/too, there/their).

Explanation

The original sentence contains three commonly confused words (do/due, to/too, there/their).

Submit

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How good are you when it comes to writing grammatically correct sentences? Do you know which punctuation marks to place where and when? Below we have a grammar... see moreand punctuation trivia quiz in which you are expected to identify the errors and choose the correct sentence. Think you can handle each question? How about you give it a shot and get to find out how much practice you might need. . see less

2. The babies rattle fell on the floor so her mother rinsed it off.

No change.

The babies' rattle fell on the floor. So her mother rinsed it off.

The baby's rattle fell on the floor, so her mother rinsed it off.

The babie's rattle fell on the floor; so her mother rinsed it off.

The original sentence contains a spelling error, a comma error, and an apostrophe error.

Explanation

The original sentence contains a spelling error, a comma error, and an apostrophe error.

Submit

3. The container of toxic chemicals are on the top shelf.

No change.

The container of toxic chemicals is on the top shelf.

The top shelf is where the toxic chemical's container is.

The container of toxic chemical's is on the top shelf,

The original sentence contains an error in subject-verb agreement. There is no possessive, so no apostrophe is needed.

Explanation

The original sentence contains an error in subject-verb agreement. There is no possessive, so no apostrophe is needed.

Submit

4. Some people spend their free time watching old movies on television, reading about celebrities, and then they check their text messages.

No change.

Some people spend their free time watching old movies on television, and reading about celebtrities, and check their text messages.

Some people spend their free time watching old movies on television, reading about celebrities, and checking their text messages.

Some people spending their free time watching old movies on television, reading about celebrities, and checking there text messages.

The original sentence contains an error in parallel construction (parallelism). Choice D contains a spelling error ('there' instead of 'their).

Explanation

The original sentence contains an error in parallel construction (parallelism). Choice D contains a spelling error ('there' instead of 'their).

Submit

5. Everyone is being asked to work at least one weekend a month, the alternative is to take a pay cut.

No change.

Everyone is being asked to work at least one weekend a month; the alternative is to take a pay cut.

Everyone is being asked to work at least one weekend a month the alternative is to take a pay cut.

Everyone is being asked to work. At least one weekend a month, the alternative is to take a pay cut.

The original sentence contains a comma splice.

Explanation

The original sentence contains a comma splice.

Submit

6. Every successful job candidate needs three qualities, patience, persistence, and perseverence.

No change.

Every successful job candidate needs three qualities: patience, persistence, and perseverence.

Every successful job candidate needs three qualities; patience, persistence, and perseverence.

Every successful job candidate need three qualities patience, persistence, and perseverence.

The original sentence lacks a needed colon.

Explanation

The original sentence lacks a needed colon.

Submit

7. The food sucked but the band was hot.

No change.

The food was bad, the band was good.

The food was poorly prepared, but the band played very well..

The original sentence contains slang that does not belong in formal writing.

Explanation

The original sentence contains slang that does not belong in formal writing.

Submit

8. The library's main entrance is blocked by scaffolding, however the side door is open.

No change.

The library's main entrance is blocked by scaffolding, however, the side door is open .

The library's main entrance is blocked by scaffolding; however, the side door is open.

The .library's main entrance is blocked by scaffolding however; the side door is open.

The original sentence contains a comma splice.

Explanation

The original sentence contains a comma splice.

Submit

9. Nurses who complete 20 hours of voluntary community service may wear a Helping Hands pin on his or her uniform.

No change.

Nurses, who complete 20 hours of voluntary, community, service, may wear a Helping Hands pun on her or her uniform.

Every nurse who completes 20 hours of voluntary community service may wear a Helping Hands pin on his or her uniform.

Nurses who complete 20 hours of voluntary community service in his or her uniform may wear a Helping Hands pin.

The original sentence contains an error in pronoun-antecedent agreement.

Explanation

The original sentence contains an error in pronoun-antecedent agreement.

Submit

10. Before I was hired, I was interviewed by George Madison Director of Marketing, Marsha McKenzie Vice President of Human Resources, and Darian Dominguez Assistant Director of Product Development.

No change.

Before I was hired, I was interviewed by George Madison, Director of Marketing, Marsha McKenzie, Vice President of Human Resources, and Darian Dominguez, Assistant Director of Product Development.

Before I was hired, I was interviewed by George Madison, Director of Marketing; Marsha McKenzie, Vice President of Human Resources; and Darian Dominguez, Assistant Director of Product Development.

Before I was hired, I was interviewed by George Madison Director of Marketing; Marsha McKenzie Vice President of Human Resources; and Darian Dominguez Assistant Director of Product Development.

The original sentence is incorrect because semicolons are required to separate items in a series when those items contain (or need) internal commas.

Explanation

The original sentence is incorrect because semicolons are required to separate items in a series when those items contain (or need) internal commas.

Submit

11. Everyone who is going to the picnic should wear their most comfortable shoes.

No change.

People who are going to the picnic should wear their most comfortable shoes.

Everyone who are going to the picnic should wear his or her most comfortable shoes

Everyone, who is going to the picnic, should wear shoes.

The original sentence contains an error in pronoun-antecedent agreement. Choice C fixes the pronoun problem but creates an error in subject-verb agreement.

Explanation

The original sentence contains an error in pronoun-antecedent agreement. Choice C fixes the pronoun problem but creates an error in subject-verb agreement.

Submit

12. Muttering to himself, the disoriented man wandered through the mall for hours before anyone stopped him.

No change.

The disoriented, muttering, wandering man stopped the mall for hours before anyone threw him.

The disoriented man wandered through the muttering mall for hours, before anyone stopped him.

Muttering to himself, the mall is where the disoriented man wandered for hours before anyone stopped him.

The original sentence is correct.

Explanation

The original sentence is correct.

Submit

13. The access road is being repaired, so travelers that drive to the airport should allow extra time.

No change.

The access road is being repaired so travelers, that drive to the airport, should allow extra time.

The access road is being repaired; so, traveler's that drive to the airport should allow extra time.

The access road is being repaired, so travelers who drive to the airport should allow extra time.

Use 'who' not 'that' for people.

Explanation

Use 'who' not 'that' for people.

Submit

14. The cafeteria was in an uproar because every student was overcharged for their lunch

No change.

The uproar in the cafeteria was because every student was overcharged for their lunch.

The cafeteria was in an uproar because students were overcharged for their lunches.

The cafeteria was in an uproar because students were overcharged for his or her lunches.

The original sentence contains an error in pronoun-antecedent agreement.

Explanation

The original sentence contains an error in pronoun-antecedent agreement.

Submit

15. Driving too quickly, the car left the road and hit a tree.

No change.

Driving too quickly the car left the road and hit a tree.

Driving too quickly, the car left the road, and hit a tree.

Because the driver was speeding, the car left the road and hit a tree

The original sentence contained a dangling modifier.

Explanation

The original sentence contained a dangling modifier.

Submit

16. In addition to textbooks, the bookstore sells: copy paper, printer ink, and paper clips.

No change.

In addition to textbooks, the bookstore sells; copy paper, printer ink, and paper clips.

In addition to textbooks, the bookstore sells copy paper, printer ink, and paper clips.

In addition to textbooks the bookstore sells copy paper; printer ink; and paper clips.

The colon is used incorrectly in the original sentence.

Explanation

The colon is used incorrectly in the original sentence.

Submit

17. Every job seeker should have a error-free resume, good references, and be on time for employment interviews.

No change.

Every job seeker should prepare an error-free resume, have good references, and be on time for employment interviews.

Every job seeker should have an error-free resume, needs good references, and be on time for employment interview.

Every job seeker should have an error-free resume, good referenes, and be punctual.

The original sentence contained an error in parallel construction (parallelism).

Explanation

The original sentence contained an error in parallel construction (parallelism).

Submit

18. The architects spent more than a week studying the property they designed a perfect building for the site.

No change.

The architects spent more than a week studying the property, they designed a perfect building for the site.

The architects spent more then a weak studying the property; they designed a perfect building for the sight..

The architects spent more than a week studying the property; they designed a perfect building for the site..

The original is a run-on (fused) sentence. Choice C fixes the punctuation problem but creates three spelling errors involving commonly confused words (then/than, week/weak, site/sight).

Explanation

The original is a run-on (fused) sentence. Choice C fixes the punctuation problem but creates three spelling errors involving commonly confused words (then/than, week/weak, site/sight).

Submit

19. Peering through the fog, the Statue of Liberty was visible across the chilly water.

No change.

The Statue of Liberty was visible across the chilly water that peered through the fog,

Peering through the fog, the chilly water was visible across the Statue of Liberty.

People who peered through the fog could see the Statue of Liberty across the chilly water.

The original sentence contains a dangling modifier.

Explanation

The original sentence contains a dangling modifier.

Submit

20. None of the neighbors were home when the delivery truck arrived.

No change.

None, of the neighbors, were home when the delivery truck arrived.

None of the neighbors was home when the delivery truck arrived..

None of the neighbors were home, when the delivery truck arrived.

The original sentence contains an error in subject-verb agreement. (The subject of the sentence is "none," not "neighbors.")

Explanation

The original sentence contains an error in subject-verb agreement. (The subject of the sentence is "none," not "neighbors.")

Submit

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Do to the popularity of smart phones, some retailers have to many...

The babies rattle fell on the floor so her mother rinsed it off.

The container of toxic chemicals are on the top shelf.

Some people spend their free time watching old movies on...

Everyone is being asked to work at least one weekend a month, the...

Every successful job candidate needs three qualities, patience,...

The food sucked but the band was hot.

The library's main entrance is blocked by...

Nurses who complete 20 hours of voluntary community service may wear a...

Before I was hired, I was interviewed by George Madison Director of...

Everyone who is going to the picnic should wear their most...

Muttering to himself, the disoriented man wandered through the mall...

The access road is being repaired, so travelers that drive to the...

The cafeteria was in an uproar because every student was overcharged...

Driving too quickly, the car left the road and hit a tree.

In addition to textbooks, the bookstore sells: copy paper,...

Every job seeker should have a error-free resume, good...

The architects spent more than a week studying the property...

Peering through the fog, the Statue of Liberty was visible across the...

None of the neighbors were home when the delivery truck...