Common Usage Errors: Sample Sentences

Sample Sentences: Style Sheet 6 (Common Usage Errors)

           It’s going to be a hot summer.

Understanding its theme is key to this book.

      You better not lose this thumb war.

Straighten your tie up; it’s very loose.

       We had fewer cold days this March.

We had less sunlight this winter.

       A large number of cars got into an accident on Rt. 44.

A large amount of rain flooded the streets.

      More than 10 sports are offered at Kingswood Oxford.

The plane flew over the Great Wall of China.

      We went out to dinner and then to a movie.

The rabbit is much faster than the turtle.

       I took their money.

I looked over there but didn’t see anything.

They’re angry because they lost the lacrosse game.

        The captain led the baseball team on the field during practice.

The president is supposed to lead the country.

     We had to accept the cold weather after spring break.

The kid likes every time of vegetable except carrots.

     That test affected my overall grades.

My voice created a strong effect on the audience.

      I rode the bus to school every day.

There was a little too much bussing at the school dance.

      The coach complimented the team on their winning streak.

Peanut butter and jelly are complementary.

      The best friends spoke to each other during class.

At graduation, the graduates hugged one another.

     She wore the same shoes every day.

She had an everyday look.

      Mr. Allerton made us run father in lacrosse today.

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