American Grammar Checkup: It's QUIZ Time!

Last month I shared three posts on common grammar errors that can trap even the best writers when using the American style if they're not thinking clearly. I know a lot of you read the articles, but for those who missed them (or for a refresher):

#1 Questions / Statements

#2 Apostrophes in Plurals

#3 Apostrophes in Contractions

Or, of course, you can skip to the quiz below and see how you do.

One sentence below is written correctly; the others need a little help. What needs to be changed? And read carefully . . .

1. Why we should write our goals down?
2. How do we form questions in English?
3. How many cats do the Brown's have now?
4. I cant remember if she was born in 1966 or 67?
5. Do you remember anything about the 1950's?
6. Do you now were the womans room is?
7. Amy sure ate alot of taco's, didn't she?
8. How many CD's, TV's, and radios are in that store.
9. Did she graduate in the class of 64 / '64 / 64'?
10. Is Javier realy in his 30's / 30s? He look's so much younger!

Remember, you can always look at the original post to be sure of your answers.

1. Why should we write our goals down?
2. How do we form questions in English?
3. How many cats do the Browns have now?
4. I can't remember if she was born in 1966 or '67.
5. Do you remember anything about the 1950s?
6. Do you know where the women's room is?
7. Amy sure ate a lot of tacos, didn't she? or Amy sure ate a lot of tacos, didn't she!
8. How many CDs, TVs, and radios are in that store?
9. Did she graduate in the class of '64?
10. Is Javier really in his 30s? He looks so much younger!

How did you do with this short quiz? Do you have any questions?

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