Error correction exercises upper intermediate

Below are 25 common English mistakes that intermediate students make. Correct the errors in each sentence and then see the answers and explanations below.

For more error correction exercises, see:

Exercise 1 (beginner)
Exercises 2B (intermediate)
Exercise 2C (intermediate)
Exercise 3A (advanced)
Common Mistakes in Emails
Common Mistakes in Emails 2
Error Correction for Spanish Speakers

Correct the Mistakes

1. We are only five on our team.

2. I would rather to work from home than come to the office.

3. We’re used to have a lot of work to do, so meeting the deadline won’t be a problem.

4. My client sent me an email but I haven’t replied her yet.

5. Maybe I’m going to finish this today.

6. Please borrow me your badge so I can get into the storage closet.

7. I can’t finish this by the end of the day. Even though I spend all day on it, I won’t finish on time.

8. Probably, I’ll go to the beach on Saturday.

9. The Old Man and the Sea was written for Ernest Hemingway.

10. Our office is near to the airport, so it will be easy for you to get here.

11. We have many stuffs to do this week, so I don’t know if I can go to English class.

12. Despite I was tired, I came to work today.

13. If we had a gym here, I can work out after work.

14. I always try to do things very careful and make sure I do them correct. (two mistakes)

15. We have people from all over the world here: India, United States, Venezuela, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, and France. (two mistakes)

16. Are we going to have to work overtime again this week? I hope no.

17. Yesterday, he told me that he will send the email after lunch, but he didn’t do it.

18. My schedule often changes, but I normally work since 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

19. I thought you were still with Microsoft. When did you stop to work there?

20. I’m not pretty sure about what we should do.

21. How long time did you work in the public sector?

22. Do you know where is the restaurant?

23. He is well-experienced, so we know that he can do the job.

24. Who is in charge to decide which printer to buy?

25. I had a hard time getting in touch with my supervisor. After calling for hours, I finally could get in touch with her.

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Common English Mistakes – Error Correction Exercise 2A (Intermediate)

Below are 25 common English mistakes that intermediate students make. Correct the errors in each sentence and then see the answers and explanations below.

For more error correction exercises, see:

Correct the Mistakes

1. We are only five on our team.

2. I would rather to work from home than come to the office.

3. We’re used to have a lot of work to do, so meeting the deadline won’t be a problem.

4. My client sent me an email but I haven’t replied her yet.

5. Maybe I’m going to finish this today.

6. Please borrow me your badge so I can get into the storage closet.

7. I can’t finish this by the end of the day. Even though I spend all day on it, I won’t finish on time.

8. Probably, I’ll go to the beach on Saturday.

9. The Old Man and the Sea was written for Ernest Hemingway.

10. Our office is near to the airport, so it will be easy for you to get here.

11. We have many stuffs to do this week, so I don’t know if I can go to English class.

12. Despite I was tired, I came to work today.

13. If we had a gym here, I can work out after work.

14. I always try to do things very careful and make sure I do them correct. (two mistakes)

15. We have people from all over the world here: India, United States, Venezuela, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, and France. (two mistakes)

16. Are we going to have to work overtime again this week? I hope no.

17. Yesterday, he told me that he will send the email after lunch, but he didn’t do it.

18. My schedule often changes, but I normally work since 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

19. I thought you were still with Microsoft. When did you stop to work there?

20. I’m not pretty sure about what we should do.

21. How long time did you work in the public sector?

22. Do you know where is the restaurant?

23. He is well-experienced, so we know that he can do the job.

24. Who is in charge to decide which printer to buy?

25. I had a hard time getting in touch with my supervisor. After calling for hours, I finally could get in touch with her.

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I Suggest You Do This Exercise
Answer Sheet
The use of «suggest» is a veritable minefield for English students. Here is a list of sentences using «suggest» , some correctly and some not.

Error Correction: lesson one review
Answer Sheet
This can be used as a easy start for your Intermediate level class. It is basically a review of the Pre-Intermediate syllabus.

Grammar Auction: Modals
Answer Sheet
Like the above two grammar auctions but concentrating solely on modal usage.

Can, Could, Be Able To Error Correction
Answer Sheet
Students decide if these sentences using ‘can’, ‘could’ and ‘be able to’ are correct or not.

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Grammar Auction: Past
Answer Sheet
Students in pairs or groups look at different ways of expressing the past in English and attempt to ‘buy’ only those sentences they think are correct.

Make, Let, Allow Error Correction
Answer Sheet
Students decide if these sentences using ‘make’, ‘let’ and ‘allow’ are correct or not.

Grammar Auction: Intermediate Review
Answer Sheet
Similar to the above activity, this time for a general review of the Intermediate syllabus.

Error Correction: a letter
Answer Sheet
Review of Intermediate syllabus in the form of a letter between friends with 20+ mistakes in it.

First & Second Conditionals Error Correction
Answer Sheet
Students have to find the errors in these first and second conditional sentences.

Present Passive Error Correction
Answer Sheet
Students have to find the errors in these present passive sentences.

Say / Tell Error Correction
Answer Sheet
Students choose ‘correct’ or ‘wrong’ for each sentence containing ‘say’ or ‘tell’.

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English Error Correction Exercises

The following text comes from a student’s essay. On each numbered line there is ONE error of grammar, word order, vocabulary or spelling. There are no punctuation mistakes. Find the mistake on each numbered line, UNDERLINE it and WRITE the correction in the space provided to the right of the text.

Take this quick English Error Correction quiz to find out!

English Grammar Error Correction Exercises With Answers

Question 1: Read the sentences carefully. Each sentence has four underlined parts. Choose which one of the underlined parts has an error.

Cans of paints must be shaking to(A)/ mix the pigments with the medium (B)/ in which they are (C)/ suspended .(D)

Question 2: Read the sentences carefully. Each sentence has four underlined parts. Choose which one of the underlined parts has an error.

The soonest parachutes were (A)/ made of canvas, but (B)/ later silk and nylon (C)/ were used .(D)

Question 3: Read the sentences carefully. Each sentence has four underlined parts. Choose which one of the underlined parts has an error.

When vigorous exercise, muscles require a (A)/ much greater (B)/ amount of oxygen than(C)/ when they are at rest. (D)

Question 4: Read the sentences carefully. Each sentence has four underlined parts. Choose which one of the underlined parts has an error.

A person must be at(A)/ least 30 years(B)/ age in order to(C)/ serve as a senator(D)

Question 5: Read the sentences carefully. Each sentence has four underlined parts. Choose which one of the underlined parts has an error.

Moulds grow on bread, fruit, paper and(A)/ much (B)/ other substance (C) / used .(D)

Question 6: Read the sentences carefully. Each sentence has four underlined parts. Choose which one of the underlined parts has an error.

Premchand gathered material for(A)/ him novels (B)/ from (C) / different places .(D)

Question 7: Read the sentences carefully. Each sentence has four underlined parts. Choose which one of the underlined parts has an error.

Rabbits have powerful(A)/ rear legs that enable(B)/ it to leap long(C)/ distances .(D)

Question 8: Read the sentences carefully. Each sentence has four underlined parts. Choose which one of the underlined parts has an error.

The most important period of physical(A)/ growth in humans(B)/ occurred during(C)/ their first two years.(D)

Question 9: Indicate incorrect part in the sentence:

We have received no complain about the inferior quality of the goods.

(A) have received

(C) the inferior quality

Question 10: Read the following sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or Idiomatic error it. The error is in one part of the sentence. The alphabet representing that part is the answer.

Of the two principles(A)/ he put forward, the last one(B)/ was more(C)/ difficult to understand(D).

Question 11: Find out which part of a sentence has an error.

Miss Rama Devi has (A)/two elephants , ten horses(B)/and as much as fifty cars. (C)/No error(D).

Question 12: Find out if there is any error:

Some men are born great(A)/some achieve greatness(B)/ and some had greatness thrust on them(C)/No error(D)

Question 13: Find out which part of the sentence has an error.

This candidate lacks(A)/an experience (B)/otherwise he is well qualified. (C)/No error(D)

Question 14: Find out the error part of the following sentence:

In the last week(A)/I told him to come(B)/in time but he still(C)/comes late everyday.(D)

Question 15: Find out the error part of the following sentence :

We were very much(A)/carefully in our approach(B)/and hence we would(C)/complete the complicated task.(D)

Question 16: Find out the error part of the following sentence:

In spite of toiling (A)/ very hardly he (B)/ realized that he had(C)/ not earned anything substantial. (D)

Question 17: Find out which part of the sentence has an error.

A. They have/ B. placed order/C. for books/ D. no error.

Question 18: Find out the error part of the following sentence:

You scooter would not (A)/ have given you so much trouble (B)/ if you had (C)/ maintained it proper.(D).

Question 19: Find out which part of the sentence has an error.

A. They walked/ B. besides each other/C. in silence/ D. no error

Question 20: Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error:

Ram did not like (A)/leaving his old grandparents alone in the house (B)/ but he had no alternative (C)/ as he has to go out to work (D)/ No error (E).

Question 21: Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error:

If you had (A) / Studied well (B) / you would have (C) / get more marks (D) / No error (E).

Question 22: Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error:

There are a lot of students (A) / in the class (B) / but Jim is one of the best (C) / students in the class (D) / No error (E).

Question 23: Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error:

Due to me being a newcomer A/ I was unable to get a house B/ suitable for my wife and me. C/ No error D/

Question 24: Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error:

We shall(A)/ go out(B)/ if it does not rains. (C)/ No Error. (D)

Question 25: Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error:

You can get A/ all the informations you want B/ in this book C/ No error D/

Question 26: Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error:

The interviewer asked the candidate A/ to what district B/ he came from C/ No error D/

Question 27: Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error:

The Cabinet Ministers and the Prime Minister A/ was at the airport B/ to receive the foreign dignitary C/ No error D/

Question 28: Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error:

On his attitude A/ it seems that what he wants B/ is that the decision making power C/ should rest with him D/ No error E/

Question 29: Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error:

Mr. Smith was accused for murder A/ but the court found him not guilty B/ and acquitted him C/ No error D/

Question 30: Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error:

Mohan could not A/ go to the picnic B/ for his mother C/ was not well. D/ No error E/

Question 31: Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error:

Looking forward A/ to B/ meet you here. C/ No error D/

Question 32: Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error:

I do not understand A/ why he is B/ so angry at me. C/ No error D/

Question 33: Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error:

He could not plan his strategy A/ until he knew B/ whom his opponents could be C/ No error D/

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Common English Mistakes

Below are 40 common English mistakes that beginners make. Correct the errors in each sentence and then see the answers and explanations below.

For more error correction exercises, see:

Correct the Mistakes

1. Do you like it? No, I don’t like.

2. On Sunday, I always go to the church.

3. On Saturdays, I always go to movies.

4. I love listening music.

5. I born in 1962.

6. I could to go to the store tomorrow.

7. The last year I didn’t know much English.

8. Are you agree with me?

9. I’m afraid to the dark.

10. Always, I study before I go to bed.

11. I can’t eating when it’s late at night because I get sick.

12. I’m not very good for cooking.

13. After class, I always go to home.

14. My uncle John is funner than my uncle Mike.

15. These pants are more cheaper than the other ones.

16. Probably he likes soccer.

17. I love that movie because is funny.

18. I’m thinking of to go home because I’m tired.

19. I’m a doctor. So do I.

20. I go every day to school.

21. Do you have a dog? Yes, I have.

22. Do you like to go to the movies tomorrow night?

23. What are you doing? Right now I cook dinner.

24. I don’t dance good.

25. Where did you went yesterday?

26. When did you born?

27. What did you do yesterday? I did go to the mall.

28. There is much noise here.

29. How much restaurants are in your neighborhood?

30. Is very windy today.

31. I love Brazil because it’s too beautiful.

32. What you can do in New York City?

33. I have a daughter. I am too.

34. I’m glad we’re practicing grammar because I do a lot of mistakes.

35. Before make a presentation, you should practice a lot.

36. Things went really good today at work.

37. My mother always told me a bedtime history when I was a kid.

38. There isn’t a lot of cars on the road today.

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EnglishForEveryone.org

The correct answer to any of our sentence correction questions will have all of the following 4 characteristics: 1. No grammatical mistakes 2. Correct sentence structure 3. No diction errors 4. No changes to the sentence’s intended meaning Also, it is important to note that we did not state that the correct answer is always the most concise one. While this often is the case, it does not always hold true. You may find that you need to resist the temptation to always select the shortest answer choice. If you’ve read the underscored text, you already know what it says. Keep in mind, however, that we are not saying to ignore choice A entirely. It will be correct approximately one fifth of the time. That said, we do recommend that you resist the temptation to overanalyze these questions or to assume that there is always a re-written answer choice that is better than the underlined segment presented in the question. Look out for multiple errors. A sentence might contain more than one error. A common fallacy that test-takers fall into is to find one error and then quickly choose the answer that corrects that mistake, without considering whether there are other errors in the sentence that an alternative answer choice might also address. The correct answer must correct all of the errors in the underlined text. Employ process of elimination wherever possible. The easiest way to use process of elimination in sentence correction questions is simply to eliminate any answer choices that are themselves grammatically incorrect. You can also eliminate any choices that alter the intended meaning of the sentence. If you are still unsure about how to answer a question even after narrowing your choices down to two, you will fare better by selecting the more concise of the remaining answer choices, provided that it does not use the passive voice. Do not worry about spelling or capitalization errors. The test writers do not test for these 2 errors. When in doubt, look for subtle differences among the different answer choices. Examining how answer choices differ from one another can also be a good way to determine what errors might be present in the underlined text. This technique can also help you fight the tendency to read so carefully for meaning that you overlook grammatical mistakes. Read the entire sentence a second time, inserting your selected answer choice. We have found this to be a very powerful tip for dealing with sentence correction questions. It can keep you from making careless mistakes that would harm your GMAT score. Trust your ears. If you become stuck, ‘say’ the choices in your head and then select the passage that sounds best to your ears. Most test takers, particularly native English speakers, have internalized many more grammar rules than they can explicitly identify.

Below you’ll find our complete list of sentence correction worksheets. In this section, students practice identifying/correcting errors in sentences by rewriting them.

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The following text comes from a student’s essay. On each numbered line there is ONE error of grammar, word order, vocabulary or spelling. There are no punctuation mistakes. Find the mistake on each numbered line, UNDERLINE it and WRITE the correction in the space provided to the right of the text.

Take this quick English Error Correction quiz to find out!

Go to English Grammar Exercises

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Question 1: Read the sentences carefully. Each sentence has four underlined parts. Choose which one of the underlined parts has an error.

Cans of paints must be shaking to(A)/ mix the pigments with the medium (B)/ in which they are (C)/ suspended.(D)

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Question 2: Read the sentences carefully. Each sentence has four underlined parts. Choose which one of the underlined parts has an error. 

The soonest parachutes were (A)/ made of canvas, but (B)/ later silk and nylon (C)/ were used.(D)

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Question 3: Read the sentences carefully. Each sentence has four underlined parts. Choose which one of the underlined parts has an error.

When vigorous exercise, muscles require a (A)/ much greater (B)/amount of oxygen than(C)/ when they are at rest. (D)

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Question 4: Read the sentences carefully. Each sentence has four underlined parts. Choose which one of the underlined parts has an error.

A person must be at(A)/ least 30 years(B)/ age in order to(C)/ serve as a senator(D)

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Question 5: Read the sentences carefully. Each sentence has four underlined parts. Choose which one of the underlined parts has an error.

Moulds grow on bread, fruit, paper and(A)/ much(B)/ other substance(C) / used.(D)

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Question 6: Read the sentences carefully. Each sentence has four underlined parts. Choose which one of the underlined parts has an error.

Premchand gathered material for(A)/ him novels (B)/ from(C) / different places.(D)

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Question 7: Read the sentences carefully. Each sentence has four underlined parts. Choose which one of the underlined parts has an error.

Rabbits have powerful(A)/ rear legs that enable(B)/ it to leap long(C)/ distances.(D)

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Question 8: Read the sentences carefully. Each sentence has four underlined parts. Choose which one of the underlined parts has an error.

The most important period of physical(A)/ growth in humans(B)/ occurred during(C)/ their first two years.(D)

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Question 9: Indicate incorrect part in the sentence:

We have received no complain about the inferior quality of the goods.

(A) have received

(B) no complain

(C) the inferior quality

(D) of the goods

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Question 10: Read the following sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or Idiomatic error it. The error is in one part of the sentence. The alphabet representing that part is the answer.

Of the two principles(A)/ he put forward, the last one(B)/ was more(C)/ difficult to understand(D).

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Question 11: Find out which part of a sentence has an error.

Miss Rama Devi has(A)/two elephants, ten horses(B)/and as much as fifty cars. (C)/No error(D).

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Question 12: Find out if there is any error:

Some men are born great(A)/some achieve greatness(B)/ and some had greatness thrust on them(C)/No error(D)

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Question 13: Find out which part of the sentence has an error.

This candidate lacks(A)/an experience (B)/otherwise he is well qualified. (C)/No error(D)

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Question 14: Find out the error part of the following sentence:

In the last week(A)/I told him to come(B)/in time but he still(C)/comes late everyday.(D)

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Question 15: Find out the error part of the following sentence :

We were very much(A)/carefully in our approach(B)/and hence we would(C)/complete the complicated task.(D)

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Question 16: Find out the error part of the following sentence:

In spite of toiling (A)/ very hardly he (B)/ realized that he had(C)/ not earned anything substantial. (D)

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Question 17: Find out which part of the sentence has an error.

A. They have/ B. placed order/C. for books/ D. no error.

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Question 18: Find out the error part of the following sentence:

You scooter would not (A)/ have given you so much trouble (B)/ if you had (C)/ maintained it proper.(D).

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Question 19: Find out which part of the sentence has an error.

A. They walked/ B. besides each other/C. in silence/ D. no error

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Question 20: Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error:

Ram did not like (A)/leaving his old grandparents alone in the house (B)/ but he had no alternative (C)/ as he has to go out to work (D)/ No error (E).

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Question 21: Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error:

If you had (A) / Studied well (B) / you would have (C) / get more marks (D) / No error (E).

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Question 22: Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error:

There are a lot of students (A) / in the class (B) / but Jim is one of the best (C) / students in the class (D) / No error (E).

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Question 23: Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error:

Due to me being a newcomer A/ I was unable to get a house B/ suitable for my wife and me. C/ No error D/

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Question 24: Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error:

We shall(A)/ go out(B)/ if it does not rains. (C)/ No Error. (D)

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Question 25: Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error:

You can get A/ all the informations you want B/ in this book C/ No error D/

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Question 26: Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error:

The interviewer asked the candidate A/ to what district B/ he came from C/ No error D/

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Question 27: Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error:

The Cabinet Ministers and the Prime Minister A/ was at the airport B/ to receive the foreign dignitary C/ No error D/

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Question 28: Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error:

On his attitude A/ it seems that what he wants B/ is that the decision making power C/ should rest with him D/ No error E/

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Question 29: Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error:

Mr. Smith was accused for murder A/ but the court found him not guilty B/ and acquitted him C/ No error D/

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Question 30: Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error:

Mohan could not A/ go to the picnic B/ for his mother C/ was not well. D/ No error E/

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Question 31: Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error:

Looking forward A/ to B/ meet you here. C/ No error D/

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Question 32: Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error:

I do not understand A/ why he is B/ so angry at me. C/ No error D/

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Question 33: Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error:

He could not plan his strategy A/ until he knew B/ whom his opponents could be C/ No error D/