Question

which sentence has a mistake in grammar or usage? *
a. he shook the crumbs from the tablecloth.
b. we will strive to do our best.
c. i see that fred has wore his old shoes.
which sentence has a mistake in grammar or usage? *
a. of the four of us, i am the tallest.
b. wilsons brother is a chemical engineer.
c. that fine circus elephant now belongs to my sister and i.
which sentence has a mistake in grammar or usage? *
a. “meet me at six oclock,” she said.
b. tired of running, she slowed her pace to a fast walk.
c. gabriel and me will attend the geography bee.

Explanation:

1. In the first set of sentences, "I see that Fred has wore his old shoes" is incorrect. The present - perfect tense should use the past participle "worn" instead of "wore".
2. In the second set of sentences, "That fine circus elephant now belongs to my sister and I" is incorrect. After the preposition "to", the objective form "me" should be used instead of the subjective form "I".
3. In the third set of sentences, "Gabriel and me will attend the geography bee" is incorrect. "Gabriel and I" should be used as the subject of the sentence, not "Gabriel and me".

Answer:

1. c. I see that Fred has wore his old shoes.
2. c. That fine circus elephant now belongs to my sister and I.
3. c. Gabriel and me will attend the geography bee.