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Can you correct these 14 basic grammar mistakes?

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    1. Question

    Which of these is not a word or phrase?

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    2. Question

    Which word means “feeling great appreciation”?

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    3. Question

    You’ve probably heard the phrase “i before e except after c”… but which of these words defies this rule?

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  4. Question 4 of 14
    4. Question

    Fill in the blank. “I consulted an attorney _____ I met in Miami.”

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    5. Question

    Which phrase is erroneous?

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    6. Question

    Fill in the blank. “Bad weather can ________ people’s ability to work.”

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    7. Question

    What is the past tense of the word “lie” as in “lie down”?

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    8. Question

    If someone says “I’m sorry,” you can _______ their apology.

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    9. Question

    Fill in the blank. “_____ so hot outside!!”

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    10. Question

    Who is the person in charge at a high school?

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    11. Question

    Which of these words means “to praise someone”?

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    12. Question

    Which word means: unaware or ignorant?

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    When your team doesn’t win the game, they most definitely…

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    14. Question

    Fill in the blank. The U.S. ________ building is in Washington DC.

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