Saint Louis University, Baguio City

English and Mass Comm. Dept., School of Humanities

ENGLISH 7
Name: ___________________________________________ Date: _____________ Score: _____
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HOW’S YOUR ENGLISH? LET’S PLAY DETECTIVE!

DIRECTION: The sentences below contain errors in grammar, spelling and choice of words (except punctuations). Spot each error by underlining the word
or the phrase that makes the sentence incorrect. If the sentence has no error, circle the number of the sentence.

1. The office is in a quite neighborhood.
2. The area were the crime happened was barricaded by the policemen.
3. The principal, as well as the teachers, comes to school early.
4. It is advisable to visit a doctor at least once a year.
5. One of her gift came from her Australian friend.
6. Do you think the company will loose its competitive edge?
7. Measles are a contagious disease.
8. Stories were told and songs were sang during the party.
9. As our valued client, we will not withhold your occasional privileges.
10. The weather is worst today than it was yesterday.
11. He is old but he does the work of a young man.
12. Shakespeare is the greatest than all English poets.
13. I had an embarrassment experience on the bus this morning.
14. I wish she was able to answer the interview questions well.
15. May be the engineer overlooked one important detail of the project.
16. She looks different than her sister.
17. Most customers prefer Company A than Company B.
18. Allow me to repeat the question again.
19. The doctor told me to lay down so can she examine my stomach.
20. The new employee doesn’t seem to bear with his routinary work.
21. Among the three options, shipping the goods is the less expensive means.
22. The news about the assassination attempt were broadcast on the radio.
23. They were all satisfied because everything was well-taken cared of.
24. All freshmen students are required to finish NSTP courses.
25. Many a man, woman, and child learn from experience.
26. An escapee from the city jail was comprehended yesterday.
27. The guidance counselor gave me advices.
28. The travel package includes free accomodation.
29. Johnson has learned to cope up with his problems.
30. The girls received, as favors, silver necklaces with initials on it.
31. Alice is now a full-pledged member of the teaching profession.
32. Your assistant will take care of your jewelries.
33. One cannot be very sure about the weather because it is unpredictable.
34. The suspects cannot availed themselves of the right to bail.
35. The camera man caught me unawares.
36. Despite of his ailment, he attended classes to get the test.
37. Charlotte wants to follow the footsteps of her father.
38. Jordan and myself manage that department.
39. The eager swimmer dived in the pool seconds before the go signal.
40. Neither you nor I has attended the job interview.
41. There were lesser visitors than we had expected.
42. We were on vacation during the passed week.
43. I demand that they should pay their bills.
44. They performed satisfactory during the rehearsals.
45. The team played really good.
46. All finish projects must be kept in the principal’s office.
47. A number of openings in this department occurs frequently.
48. His way up the mountain was blocked by a stiff cliff.
49. This room is quieter than Room 200.
50. Palm Springs has many tourist spots to offer.
1. The office is in a quite neighborhood.
2. The area were the crime happened was barricaded by the policemen.
3. The principal, as well as the teachers, comes to school early.
4. It is advisable to visit a doctor at least once a year.
5. One of her gift came from her Australian friend.
6. Do you think the company will loose its competitive edge?
7. Measles are a contagious disease.
8. Stories were told and songs were sang during the party.
9. As our valued client, we will not withhold your occasional privileges.
10. The weather is worst today than it was yesterday.
11. He is old but he does the work of a young man.
12. Shakespeare is the greatest than all English poets.
13. I had an embarrassment experience on the bus this morning.
14. I wish she was able to answer the interview questions well.
15. May be the engineer overlooked one important detail of the project.
16. She looks different than her sister.
17. Most customers prefer Company A than Company B.
18. Allow me to repeat the question again.
19. The doctor told me to lay down so can she examine my stomach.
20. The new employee doesn’t seem to bear with his routinary work.
21. Among the three options, shipping the goods is the less expensive means.
22. The news about the assassination attempt were broadcast on the radio.
23. They were all satisfied because everything was well-taken cared of.
24. All freshmen students are required to finish NSTP courses.
25. Many a man, woman, and child learn from experience.
KEY ANSWER
26. An escapee from the city jail was comprehended yesterday.
27. The guidance counselor gave me advices.
28. The travel package includes free accomodation.
29. Johnson has learned to cope up with his problems.
30. The girls received, as favors, silver necklaces with initials on it.
31. Alice is now a full-pledged member of the teaching profession.
32. Your assistant will take care of your jewelries.
33. One cannot be very sure about the weather because it is unpredictable.
34. The suspects cannot availed themselves of the right to bail.
35. The camera man caught me unawares.
36. Despite of his ailment, he attended classes to get the test.
37. Charlotte wants to follow the footsteps of her father.
38. Jordan and myself manage that department.
39. The eager swimmer dived in the pool seconds before the go signal.
40. Neither you nor I has attended the job interview.
41. There were less visitors than we had expected.
42. We were on vacation during the passed week.
43. I demand that they should pay their bills.
44. They performed satisfactory during the rehearsals.
45. The team played really good.
46. All finish projects must be kept in the principal’s office.
47. A number of openings in this department occurs frequently.
48. His way up the mountain was blocked by a stiff cliff.
49. This room is quieter than Room 200.
50. Palm Springs has many tourist spots to offer.