50 Correct vs Incorrect Sentences to Conquer

Welcome, language learners! Do you ever stumble over pesky grammar rules or yearn to polish your sentence-smithing skills? This collection of 100 English sentences is your ultimate practice ground!

Dive into a world where incorrect phrasing meets its match – the correct sentence. Each pair offers a chance to sharpen your grammar instincts, identify common pitfalls, and solidify your understanding of essential language rules.

Whether you’re a seasoned writer seeking refinement, a student navigating the complexities of English, or simply a curious mind on a linguistic adventure, this resource is your guide. Prepare to:

Unravel common grammar mistakes: From verb tenses to punctuation, subject-verb agreement to word choice, this collection tackles a diverse range of grammatical challenges.
Strengthen your sentence structure: Witness how subtle changes in phrasing can elevate clarity and impact.
Boost your confidence: As you master each pair, feel the satisfaction of honing your linguistic prowess.
Become a grammar guru: Impress your friends, family, and colleagues with your newfound precision and elegance in spoken and written English.
So, roll up your sleeves, open your mind, and let’s embark on this exciting journey through the intricate world of English grammar! Remember, every mistake is a stepping stone to mastery. Let’s conquer those pesky errors and unleash the power of clear, compelling, and correct English!
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Correct vs Incorrect Sentences 1 – 25

Incorrect Sentence	Correct Sentence
She eated a cake yesterday.	She ate a cake yesterday. (Past tense of “eat” is “ate”)
I wish I could have went to the party.	I wish I could have gone to the party. (Modal verb “wish” requires past participle “gone”)
The flowers is blooming beautifully.	The flowers are blooming beautifully. (Plural subject “flowers” needs plural verb “are”)
He don’t like to study.	He doesn’t like to study. (Third-person singular requires “doesn’t”)
They was playing in the park.	They were playing in the park. (Past tense of “be” is “were”)
I seen a movie last night.	I saw a movie last night. (Past tense of “see” is “saw”)
She gave me a book and I gave her one too.	She gave me a book, and I gave her one too. (Comma needed after independent clause)
I think therefore I am.	I think, therefore I am. (Comma not needed after introductory phrase)
Can you help me with this assignment?	Could you help me with this assignment? (More polite to use “could” here)
If I was you, I would take a break.	If I were you, I would take a break. (Subjunctive mood for hypothetical situations)
He speaks French and English fluently.	He speaks French and English fluently. (Coordinating conjunction needed between languages)
I wish I had more time.	I wish I had more time. (Past tense needed for unrealized wish)
This dress is more prettier than the other one.	This dress is prettier than the other one. (Comparative adjective doesn’t need “more”)
I will be going to the store later.	I am going to the store later. (Present continuous implies immediate future action)
They have lived here for ten years.	They have been living here for ten years. (Present perfect continuous for ongoing state)
I can’t believe you did that!	I can’t believe you did that! (Direct object needed after verb “believe”)
Between you and I, this is a secret.	Between you and me, this is a secret. (Object case for pronoun after preposition)
I would have liked to have joined you.	I would have liked to join you. (Redundant “to have” after modal verb)
I should have went to bed earlier.	I should have gone to bed earlier. (Past participle needed after modal verb)
He told me that he will be coming tomorrow. Correct vs Incorrect Sentences	He told me that he would be coming tomorrow. (Indirect speech requires future conditional)
I ain’t going to do that.	I am not going to do that. (Formal contraction preferred in writing)
Let’s go to eat something.	Let’s go eat something. (Infinitive preferred after “let’s”)
I learned how to swim when I was young.	I learned to swim when I was young. (Preposition “to” needed before infinitive)
I hope you have a great day!	I hope you have a great day! (Present tense needed for current wishes)
This is the most delicious cake I ever ate. Correct vs Incorrect Sentences	This is the most delicious cake I **have ever eaten

Correct vs Incorrect Sentences 26 – 50

He borrowed me his bicycle.	He lent me his bicycle. (Lending involves giving, borrowing involves receiving)
You shouldn’t have said that.	You shouldn’t have said that. (Object needed after modal verb)
Where did you saw him?	Where did you see him? (Past tense of “see” is “saw”)
I will be working until five o’clock. Correct vs Incorrect Sentences	I will work until five o’clock. (Simple future for planned action)
I wish I had wings.	I wish I had wings. (Past tense needed for unrealized wish)
It is me who did it.	It is I who did it. (Nominative case for pronoun after “is”)
Who is knocking on the door?	Who’s knocking on the door? (Contraction preferred in informal speech)
I would have liked to have helped you. Correct vs Incorrect Sentences	I would have liked to help you. (Redundant “to have” after modal verb)
I seen a ghost last night.	I saw a ghost last night. (Past tense of “see” is “saw”)
Her hair are beautiful.	Her hair is beautiful. (Singular subject “hair” needs singular verb “is”)
They was here yesterday.	They were here yesterday. (Past tense of “be” is “were”)
I think therefore I am. Correct vs Incorrect Sentences	I think, therefore I am. (Comma not needed after introductory phrase)
I wish I could have flied to the moon.	I wish I could have flown to the moon. (Past participle of “fly” is “flown”)
He don’t like to dance.	He doesn’t like to dance. (Third-person singular requires “doesn’t”)
I can’t remember where I putted my keys.	I can’t remember where I put my keys. (Past tense of “put” is “put”)
This is the most beautiful flower I ever seen.	This is the most beautiful flower I have ever seen. (Superlative adjective and present perfect tense)
I would have liked to have told you earlier.	I would have liked to tell you earlier. (Redundant “to have” after modal verb)
Let’s go to eat pizza.	Let’s go eat pizza. (Infinitive preferred after “let’s”)
I learned how to play the piano when I was a child.	I learned to play the piano when I was a child. (Preposition “to” needed before infinitive)
I hope you have a good day!	I hope you have a good day! (Present tense needed for current wishes)
I wish I could go back in time.	I wish I could go back in time. (Base verb preferred after modal verb)
Me and my friend went to the movies.	My friend and I went to the movies. (Subject-verb agreement and word order)
I think it’s going to rain.	I think it is going to rain. (Contraction not ideal in formal writing)
They was playing in the park when I saw them.	They were playing in the park when I saw them. (Past continuous for ongoing action)
If I was rich, I would travel the world.	If I were rich, I would travel the world. (Subjunctive mood for hypothetical situations)