Prepositions
Quiz 1
Correct the following sentences by adding, removing, or changing the prepositions. Place a check mark in front of sentences that are correct. Answers are in Chapter Seven.
1.
We could of been there by now if we hadn't gotten lost.
2.
Where did you buy that beautiful necklace at?
3.
Charles talks like his brother does.
4.
He drove his car in the garage.
5.
Did you take an envelope off of my desk?
6.
Where did Nadia's little dog go to?
7.
Like the ranger said, this is an area with a lot of poison ivy.
8.
Stacey's copy of the book was different than mine.
9.
Jacques acted like he never met your aunt.
10.
The tour guide led our group into the library.
Quiz 2
Correct the following sentences by adding, removing, or changing the prepositions. Place a check mark in front of sentences that are correct. Answers are in Chapter Seven.
1.
Where did you get this from?
2.
I could of danced all night.
3.
This problem is no different than many others I've dealt with.
4.
The lioness ate like she hadn't eaten food in a week.
5.
Take your plate off of the table.
6.
Cut the pie up into six slices.
7.
I don't know what you are talking about.
8.
You could of told me about the mistake earlier.
9.
I don't know where he is at, or I would tell you.
10.
I'm going to turn this lost wallet into the police.
Quiz 1
Circle the correct word in each sentence. Answers are in Chapter Seven.
1.
Mark told Taneisha that cigarettes would negatively affect/effect her health.
2.
The service trip to Central America had a life-altering affect/effect on Rosemary.
3.
To affect/effect better treatment of food-packaging laborers, Aaron started a workers union.
4.
The convict showed little affect/effect throughout her trial.
5.
When the school's new rules take affect/effect, students will no longer be allowed to leave campus during lunch.
6.
Do you think our campaign will be affective/effective?
7.
Bobby's friends tend to affect/effect his rash decision making.
8.
Working overtime at the office negatively affected/effected Keeton's personal life.
9.
It is unfortunate that fossil fuels have such a drastic affect/effect on the environment.
10.
One must be a powerful speaker to affect/effect social change.
11.
Jojo found that meditation had therapeutic affects/effects.
12.
The choices we make now will affect/effect society for generations to come.
13.
Professor Nguyen's harsh grading had the unintended affect/effect of discouraging interest in the course.
14.
The bike safety law currently in affect/effect should be improved.
15.
The emergence of social networking websites affected/effected her productivity.
16.
Do you think that winning the lottery has affected/effected Jujhaar's personality?
Quiz 2
Circle the correct word in each sentence. Answers are in Chapter Seven.
1.
The affect/effect of the antibiotic on her infection was surprising.
2.
I did not know that antibiotics could affect/effect people so quickly.
3.
Plastic surgery had an affect/effect not only on her appearance but also on her self-esteem.
4.
If the chemotherapy has no affect/effect, should she get surgery for the tumor?
5.
When will we know if the chemotherapy has taken affect/effect?
6.
Losing her hair from chemotherapy did not affect/effect her as much as her friends had expected.
7.
To have the most affect/effect, you should know both your strengths and your weaknesses.
8.
The movie
Winged Migration
had two affects/effects on him: he became an environmental advocate and a bird lover.
9.
The net affect/effect of blowing the whistle on her boss was that she was eventually given his position.
10.
What was the affect/effect of his promotion?
11.
His decision affected/effected everyone here.
12.
We had to affect/effect a reduction in costs.
13.
The critics greatly affected/effected his thinking.
14.
How were you able to affect/effect such radical changes?
15.
That book had a major affect/effect on his philosophy.
Quiz 1
Make corrections to the words in
bold
where needed. Place a check mark in front of sentences that are correct. Answers are in Chapter Seven.
1.
Grandma is not feeling well and went to
lay
down.
2.
The mail has
laid
on the table unopened for two days now.
3.
The cat will probably be
lying
in the sun after she eats her lunch.
4.
The chickens
layed
enough eggs for us to make three large omelets.
5.
Bobby has been
lying
his clothes on the bed instead of folding them.
6.
The girls
layed
in the tent and pretended they were camping out.
7.
Omar
laid
on the air mattress and floated on the water for hours.
8.
He forgot where he had
layed
his keys.
9. Lay
out all the clothes that you want to pack.
10.
You should have
lain
out all the clothes that you wanted to pack.
Quiz 2
Make corrections to the words in
bold
where needed. Place a check mark in front of sentences that are correct. Answers are in Chapter Seven.
1.
I am dizzy and need to
lay
down.
2.
When I got dizzy yesterday, I
laid
down.
3.
My brother
lays
carpet for a living.
4.
That rug has
lain
there for decades.
5.
We need to
lie
this baby down for a nap.
6.
We will know we have
lain
this issue to rest when we no longer fight about it.
7.
The lions are
laying
in wait for their prey.
8.
The lions have
laid
in wait for their prey.
9.
I
laid
the blanket over her as she slept.
10.
I will
lie
my head on my pillow.
Quiz 1
Circle the correct word. Answers are in Chapter Seven.
1.
My doctor adviced/advised me to go to the gym more often.
2.
I always ask my brother for advice/advise because he knows me best.
3.
My advice/advise is to talk to Georgia face-to-face, rather than by e-mail.
4.
The traffic reporters advice/advise commuters to take the back roads because of the accident on the freeway.
5.
If you are interested in becoming a marine biologist, I would advice/advise you to talk to Hank.
6.
Even though Scott always gives Eden bad advice/advise, she still follows it.
7.
Although Bhaven is not very opinionated, he gives astute advice/advise.
8.
Teachers advice/advise parents to emphasize reading at home.
9.
When giving advice/advise to a friend, I try to put myself in her shoes.
10.
The ride operator advices/advises passengers to keep their limbs inside the roller coaster.
Quiz 2
Circle the correct word. Answers are in Chapter Seven.
1.
Adele is always happy to offer advice/advise if you ask her for it.
2.
The lawyer adviced/advised him to plead guilty.
3.
If you want to go on the senior trip, I would strongly advice/advise you to start saving your money.
4.
Our new members are impressed with the level of advice/advise they received from the leadership group.
5.
Sara always takes my advice/advise to heart.
6.
I'd like to ask an engineer to advice/advise us on the design.
7.
We adviced/advised the city council that the deadline was tentative and might need to be extended.
8.
Lakeisha knows she can always go to her best friend for advice/advise.
9.
Don't give advice/advise that you're not willing to follow yourself.
10.
Randall has a bad habit of offering unsolicited advice/advise.
Quiz 1
Circle the correct word. Answers are in Chapter Seven.
1.
The Garcias are having a costume party at their/there/they're house tonight.
2.
I heard that the best beaches are in Southern California, but I would rather not drive all the way down their/there/they're.
3.
While their/there/they're in town, we want to show LaDasha and Raquel the beach at sunset.
4.
Their/There/They're are many ways to cut a cake.
5.
Celia allows her children to watch television once they have finished their/there/they're homework.
6.
Paul and Summer are in search of a tank for their/there/they're baby turtles.
7.
On Thursday, their/there/they're going to take a paragliding lesson.
8.
After a long day of work, their/there/they're brains were fried.
9.
Even though their/there/they're is not enough space in my room for that tree, my dad refuses to move it.
10.
To our surprise, Nick and Taylor just announced that their/there/they're getting married!
Quiz 2
Circle the correct word. Answers are in Chapter Seven.
1.
According to an old legend, their/there/they're is treasure buried on that island.
2.
Juan and Pancho just called to let us know their/there/they're coming for dinner.
3.
Their/There/They're is a mouse in my closet!
4.
I can't wait to see the looks on their/there/they're faces when I tell them the truth.
5.
I wonder if their/there/they're planning to go shopping with us.
6.
The children went upstairs to play after clearing their/there/they're plates at dinner.
7.
It's their/there/they're decision, so I'll just stay out of it.
8.
I don't know what their/there/they're doing to cause all that noise, but it's giving me a headache!
9.
The kids haven't called yet; I'm concerned about their/there/they're being out so late at night.
10.
I believe Wynona left her glasses over their/there/they're.
Quiz 1
Correct all usage errors as listed in Chapter Five. Beware: there may be more than one error per quiz question.
1.
It was not just a great day; it was an historic occasion, and I was feeling alright.
2.
It takes awhile to adopt to this hot weather when you're from Anchorage.
3.
You don't need fancy stationary to thank someoneâthat's besides the point.
4.
I can not be calm on roller coasters. I ride them with baited breath.
5.
I have no flare for geography: I thought Buffalo was the capitol of New York, but it's Albany.
6.
Where good friends are concerned, my chief criteria has always been loyalty.
7.
I prophesized that if she kept acting that way, she'd get her just desserts.
8.
You have to be more discrete or you'll literally drive your husband up the wall.
9.
I've never waivered in my enjoyment of Shakespeare's plays, i.e.,
Romeo and Juliet
.
10.
Let's take the next boat off of this island. We'll be in eminent danger if we wait around.
11.
I explained my principle reasons for quitting to a couple guys from work.
Quiz 2
Correct all usage errors as listed in Chapter Five. Beware: there may be more than one error per quiz question.
1.
Just wait 'til you see one of the most unique buildings in the Midwest.
2.
I always buy Acme products because it's a company who really cares about the consumer.
3.
I was amazed by the enormity of his hands, which held me in a vice-like grip.
4.
It's not everyday that I get to spend several hours on my favorite past time.
5.
He's one of the premiere actors of our generation, irregardless of his messy personal life.
6.
It won't phase me in the least if you just sit your drink on the chair next to you.
7.
He never graduated high school because he always flaunted the school rules.
8.
He wore a gold metal when he lead the parade yesterday.
9.
I think it was a fashion misnomer to wear such a miniscule ring with such a big bracelet.
10.
Even here in earthquake country, that tremblor was a frightening phenomena.
11.
I don't have to show up until 10 a.m. in the morning.