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
- They’ve never tried canoeing.
- I’ve lived here for two years.
- Have you ever met a famous person?
- John has liked skiing since he was ten.
- She climbed Everest in 1975.
- I tried surfing last summer.
- Jane has never eaten insects.
- They’ve been interested in films since they were young.
- ‘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.