Which sentence correctly uses "their," "there," or "they're"?

They're going to submit their report on time.

Which sentence correctly uses "its" and "it's"?

The company improved its policies to benefit its employees.

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

The manager and I went to the meeting.

Which sentence correctly uses "effect" or "affect"?

The new policy had a positive effect on productivity.

Which of the following sentences is grammatically incorrect?

Please let me know if you has any questions.

Which of the following is the correct sentence?

She gave the report to John and me.

Which of the following uses "whom" correctly?

Whom did you send the email to?

Which sentence correctly uses "your" and "you're"?

You're going to love the new office space.

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

The report is due tomorrow; however, I need an extension.

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

The clients' feedback was positive.

Which sentence uses the correct subject-verb agreement?

The number of errors in the report is concerning.

Which of the following sentences is correct?

He completed the report more quickly than expected.

Common Grammar Mistakes in Business Communication: MCQs

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Questions (30)

Which sentence correctly uses "their," "there," or "they're"?
- a) They're going to submit there report on time.
- b) Their going to submit there report on time.
- c) They're going to submit their report on time.
- d) Their going to submit they're report on time.
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Correct They're going to submit their report on time.
Which sentence correctly uses "its" and "it's"?
- a) The company improved it's policies to benefit its employees.
- b) The company improved its policies to benefit it's employees.
- c) The company improved its policies to benefit its employees.
- d) The company improved it's policies to benefit it is employees.
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Correct The company improved its policies to benefit its employees.
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
- a) The manager and me went to the meeting.
- b) The manager and I went to the meeting.
- c) Me and the manager went to the meeting.
- d) The manager and myself went to the meeting.
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Correct The manager and I went to the meeting.
What is the correct form of the verb in the sentence: "Each of the employees ___ responsible for their tasks."
- a) are
- b) be
- c) is
- d) were
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Correct is
Which sentence correctly uses "effect" or "affect"?
- a) The new policy had a positive affect on productivity.
- b) The new policy had a positive effect on productivity.
- c) The new policy effected the productivity positively.
- d) The new policy affect productivity positively.
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Correct The new policy had a positive effect on productivity.
What is the correct plural form of "business"?
- a) Businesses
- b) Business's
- c) Businessses
- d) Business'
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Correct Businesses
Which of the following sentences is grammatically incorrect?
- a) Please let me know if you have any questions.
- b) Please let me know if you has any questions.
- c) Please let me know whether you need further assistance.
- d) Please let me know if you require additional support.
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Correct Please let me know if you has any questions.
What is the correct word to use in the sentence: "He is more qualified ___ his colleague"?
- a) then
- b) than
- c) that
- d) their
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Correct than
Which of the following is the correct sentence?
- a) She gave the report to John and I.
- b) She gave the report to John and me.
- c) She gave the report to John and myself.
- d) She gave the report to John and mine.
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Correct She gave the report to John and me.
What is the correct word to use in the sentence: "The new guidelines will be implemented ___ next week"?
- a) to
- b) too
- c) two
- d) by
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Correct by
Which of the following uses "whom" correctly?
- a) Whom is calling?
- b) Whom did you send the email to?
- c) Whom wants to join the meeting?
- d) Whom needs assistance?
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Correct Whom did you send the email to?
Which sentence correctly uses "your" and "you're"?
- a) Your going to love the new office space.
- b) You're going to love the new office space.
- c) You're report is on the desk.
- d) Your welcome to join the meeting.
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Correct You're going to love the new office space.
What is the correct verb form in the sentence: "Neither the manager nor the employees ___ present at the event"?
- a) was
- b) be
- c) is
- d) were
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Correct were
Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
- a) The report is due tomorrow however, I need an extension.
- b) The report is due tomorrow; however, I need an extension.
- c) The report is due tomorrow however I need an extension.
- d) The report is due tomorrow, however I need an extension.
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Correct The report is due tomorrow; however, I need an extension.
Which word correctly completes the sentence: "The CEO will present the company's ___ goals at the conference"?
- a) vision
- b) visionary
- c) visionary's
- d) visions
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Correct vision
What is the correct past tense of "lead" when referring to a leadership role?
- a) Lead
- b) Led
- c) Leed
- d) Ledded
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Correct Led
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
- a) The clients feedback was positive.
- b) The client's feedback was positive.
- c) The clients' feedback was positive.
- d) The client's' feedback was positive.
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Correct The clients' feedback was positive.
Which sentence uses the correct subject-verb agreement?
- a) The number of errors in the report are concerning.
- b) The number of errors in the report is concerning.
- c) The number of errors in the report were concerning.
- d) The number of errors in the report be concerning.
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Correct The number of errors in the report is concerning.
Which of the following sentences is correct?
- a) He completed the report quicker than expected.
- b) He completed the report more quickly than expected.
- c) He completed the report most quick than expected.
- d) He completed the report most quickly than expected.
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Correct He completed the report more quickly than expected.
What is the correct usage in this sentence: "Each employee must submit ___ timesheet by Friday"?
- a) their
- b) they're
- c) there
- d) its
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Correct their
Which sentence uses the correct preposition?
- a) She is responsible of managing the team.
- b) She is responsible for managing the team.
- c) She is responsible on managing the team.
- d) She is responsible at managing the team.
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Correct She is responsible for managing the team.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
- a) I have less meetings this week than usual.
- b) I have fewer meetings this week than usual.
- c) I have lesser meetings this week than usual.
- d) I have the less meetings this week than usual.
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Correct I have fewer meetings this week than usual.
Which sentence correctly uses "who" or "whom"?
- a) Whom should I contact for more details?
- b) Who should I send the email to?
- c) Whom is responsible for this project?
- d) Who did you meet at the conference?
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Correct Whom should I contact for more details?
What is the correct way to phrase the following sentence? "The project deadline is ___ than expected."
- a) more sooner
- b) sooner
- c) most soon
- d) most sooner
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Correct sooner
Which sentence correctly uses a comparative adjective?
- a) This is the most effective strategy than the other one.
- b) This strategy is more effective than the other one.
- c) This strategy is the most effective than the other one.
- d) This strategy is much effective than the other one.
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Correct This strategy is more effective than the other one.
What is the correct possessive form in this sentence? "This department's success depends on ___ teamwork."
- a) its
- b) it's
- c) it is
- d) its'
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Correct its
Which of the following is the correct use of "fewer" and "less"?
- a) I have fewer time to complete the task.
- b) I have less time to complete the task.
- c) I have fewer information about the project.
- d) I have less meetings scheduled for the day.
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Correct I have less time to complete the task.
Which of the following correctly uses the past perfect tense?
- a) By the time the meeting started, he has already left.
- b) By the time the meeting started, he had already left.
- c) By the time the meeting started, he already leaves.
- d) By the time the meeting started, he will already leave.
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Correct By the time the meeting started, he had already left.
What is the correct verb form in the sentence: "If I ___ more time, I would review the report again."
- a) have
- b) had
- c) has
- d) will have
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Correct had
What is the correct word choice in this sentence? "The company will continue to expand ___ success."
- a) despite of
- b) regardless of
- c) although
- d) because of
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Correct regardless of

Common Grammar Mistakes in Business Communication: MCQs

Questions (30)

Which sentence correctly uses "their," "there," or "they're"?

Which sentence correctly uses "its" and "it's"?

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

What is the correct form of the verb in the sentence: "Each of the employees ___ responsible for their tasks."

Which sentence correctly uses "effect" or "affect"?

What is the correct plural form of "business"?

Which of the following sentences is grammatically incorrect?

What is the correct word to use in the sentence: "He is more qualified ___ his colleague"?

Which of the following is the correct sentence?

What is the correct word to use in the sentence: "The new guidelines will be implemented ___ next week"?

Which of the following uses "whom" correctly?

Which sentence correctly uses "your" and "you're"?

What is the correct verb form in the sentence: "Neither the manager nor the employees ___ present at the event"?

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

Which word correctly completes the sentence: "The CEO will present the company's ___ goals at the conference"?

What is the correct past tense of "lead" when referring to a leadership role?

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

Which sentence uses the correct subject-verb agreement?

Which of the following sentences is correct?

What is the correct usage in this sentence: "Each employee must submit ___ timesheet by Friday"?

Which sentence uses the correct preposition?

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Which sentence correctly uses "who" or "whom"?

What is the correct way to phrase the following sentence? "The project deadline is ___ than expected."

Which sentence correctly uses a comparative adjective?

What is the correct possessive form in this sentence? "This department's success depends on ___ teamwork."

Which of the following is the correct use of "fewer" and "less"?

Which of the following correctly uses the past perfect tense?

What is the correct verb form in the sentence: "If I ___ more time, I would review the report again."

What is the correct word choice in this sentence? "The company will continue to expand ___ success."

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