Answer Key
Exercise 2
Are the following sentences correct?
1. A big dog is coming – run!That is correct.
2. Look, it's snowing!That is correct.
3. Are your friends staying with you while they are in Prague?That is correct.
4. Is it raining often in Seattle?That is incorrect. Correct is: Does it rain often in Seattle?
5. Are you understanding much about politics?That is incorrect. Correct is: Do you understand much about politics?
6. I am liking this cake very much.That is incorrect. Correct is: I like this cake very much.
7. I know exactly what you are meaning – school is really hard!That is incorrect. Correct is: I know exactly what you mean – school is really hard!
8. I am not believing that. No way.That is incorrect. Correct is: I don't believe that. No way.
9. Everyone tells me she is playing the harmonica very well.That is incorrect. Correct is: Everyone tells me she plays the harmonica very well.
10. Is the phone in your office ringing often?That is incorrect. Correct is: Does the phone in your office ring often?