Key to correct mistakes

1.-Correct the mistakes in these sentences.

1 loudly.

2 how badly …

3 ……. English well

4 shouted angrily

5 play happily

2.-Each sentence contains one error. Find it and correct it

1. I usually like

2. When Harry got home, he was having dinner.

3. ….. had heard it before.

4. I am used to

5. times have they played

6. I’ve decided I am going to work hard

7. walk along the beach,

8. The population of Spain

9. swimming because he had

10. he will have to get

3.-Correct the mistakes in these sentences.

1 I can’t lift the box – it’s too heavy.

2 She used to be a beauty consultant.

3 Would you like to travel round the world when you leave school?

4 Snoring really gets on my nerves.

5 My illness disappeared so I didn’t have to go to the doctor.

6 I’ll phone you later if I have time.

7 Do you think people will have more free time in the future?

8 John hasn’t decided on a profession, but he is going to be an engineer.

9 They said that they would be at home later.

10 The incident was described in all the newspapers

4.-Correct the mistakes where necessary. Some are correct

  1. They’ve never tried canoeing.
  2. I’ve lived here for two years.
  3. Have you ever met a famous person?
  4. John has liked skiing since he was ten.
  5. She climbed Everest in 1975.
  6. I tried surfing last summer.
  7. Jane has never eaten insects.
  8. They’ve been interested in films since they were young.
  9. ‘Have you ever been to Africa?’ ‘Yes, I have.’

5.-Correct the mistakes( Intermediate level

1 You won’t be able to use this computer unless you ask for permission. (modal verb)

2 He got over his addiction with the help of a doctor. (phrasal verb)

3 You mustn’t not enter that room. It’s forbidden.

4 Our computer is being checked by an expert at this very moment. (passive voice)

5 Unless you read the instructions, you won’t know how to operate it. (conditional sentence)

6 If you don’t know which device is better, you should ask an expert. (modal verb)

7 I wish you were here! (subjunctive)

8 My printer has run out of ink. (phrasal verb)

9 I wouldn’t have told you if I had known it would upset you. (conditional sentence)

10 New computer programmes are being created all the time. (passive voice)

6.-Correct the mistakes in these sentences.

1 She doesn’t mind getting up early.

2 When I was young, I used to wear a school uniform.

3 Who made this cake? My mum made it.

4 The children were playing happily in the garden.

5 We used to live in London.

6 Who does she teach? She teaches teenagers.

7 I enjoy learning English.

8 Jogging is a good form of exercise.