The Grammar Doctor

Finding the Right Word

Test Your Understanding

Correct the misused words in the following sentences.

1. He felt badly about the situation.

2. If your the last one to leave, be sure to put out the light.

3. I know its to late to save the garden.

4. They would not except the shipment.

5. The principle differences between the two cars are the price and the reputation.

6. The new man had alot of ideas about building a house.

7. Their going to spend the summer laying in the sun.

8. You no more about peach blossoms then I do.

9. The coach and myself want to thank you for you're support.

10. You should of turned by the old church.

11. My friend is doing real good in the army.

12. She thought she was going to loose her mind.

14. How many people will be effected by the new policy?

15. Is it to much to ask you to do what your suppose to do?

16. Alot of people aren't doing their homework. There going to have too see the principle or myself.

17. I notice your laying down on the job. You must of been up to late last night.

18. Your going to love it down their in Dixieland.

back to Commonly Confused Words

Check your answers.