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Grammar Game · CEFR Pre-A1 to B1
Spot the Mistake
Find the hidden grammar error in each sentence and choose the correct fix in this free online game. Spot the Mistake builds proofreading and editing skills, with sentences graded from CEFR Pre-A1 to B1 for beginner and elementary ESL learners.
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How to Play Spot the Mistake
Spot the Mistake is a free online English error-correction game. Each sentence hides one grammar mistake — your job is to find it and choose the correct version. It builds the proofreading and self-editing skills that make your own writing more accurate.
Step by step
- Read the sentence carefully — there is exactly one grammar error.
- Identify the part that’s wrong (a verb tense, an article, a preposition, agreement, and so on).
- Choose the correct replacement from the options.
- Score a point for each mistake you correctly fix.
Tips to spot errors
- Check the verb first — tense and subject–verb agreement are the usual culprits.
- Look at small words: a/an/the, in/on/at and plurals trip people up.
- Read the sentence aloud in your head — errors often “sound” wrong.
Who it’s for
Sentences are graded from CEFR Pre-A1 to B1, making Spot the Mistake great for beginner and elementary learners and for exam preparation.
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