Underline any errors in the following sentences. In the spaces provided, write corrected forms. Write C if the sentence is correct.

Question

1. Small business owners thought the government should of provided more tax breaks. _________
2. One huge lottery jackpot was to be divided equally between 14 employees who
bought the winning ticket. _________
3. The office besides ours is to be totally renovated. _________
4. Roberta feels that she works to hard for what she is paid. _________
5. To be reimbursed, you must turn your expense report into your supervisor by Friday. _________
6. Why is the product we received so different than its catalog photograph? _________
7. It looks like we will have the same vacation schedule as we had last year. _________
8. Like I said before, I think the company should develop its online presence. _________
9. Do you know where the staff meeting is at? _________
10. Because she didn’t get the promotion, Crystal is angry at her boss. _________
11. The instructor accepted all students except those who had not met the prerequisites. _________
12. What type security network is needed? _________

Answer 1

1. should have
2. among 14 employees
3. beside
4. too hard
5. in to
6. different from
7. looks as if OR looks as though
8. As I said
9. omit at
10. angry with
11. C
12. type of