Faulty Diction Worksheet 1

Rewrite the incorrect words in the sentences below:

  1. My sister she can’t go to school today.
  1. Why don’t she go to the infirmary?
  1. The game had ought to be over now.
  1. Between the three of us, you are the slowest.
  1. This movie is differcult than the last one I saw.
  1. My book is their on the table.
  1. That kind of sounds make me nervous.
  1. I will try and carry your books.
  1. That there woman is our teacher.
  1. The teacher will learn us the rules.
  1. This here shoe is yours.
  1. In this class, all accept one boy passed.
  1. When you go to class, bring your book.
  1. Here are too more sandwiches.
  1. He should of done his housework earlier.
  1. They are looking for there car.
  1. Why don’t Jane vacuum the rug.
  1. Leave us go quickly!
  1. Put your books besides mine.
  1. The door it doesn’t close tightly.

 

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