Answer Key

Exercise 2

Are the sentences correct?

1.   I always said that this will cause you problems, and now I have been proven right.That is incorrect. Correct is: I always said that this would cause you problems, and now I have been proven right.

2.   He said that he was telling a joke when you called.That is correct.

3.   They told me about it last night.That is correct.

4.   Say me your name immediately!That is incorrect. Correct is: Tell me your name immediately!

5.   He told that he was unhappy at his new job.That is incorrect. Correct is: He said that he was unhappy at his new job.

6.   Tell me a truth! That isn't your natural hair color, is it?That is incorrect. Correct is: Tell me the truth! That isn&039;t your natural hair color, is it?

7.   I thought you told me that you don't like to tell things about your private life.That is incorrect. Correct is: I thought you told me that you don&039;t like to say things about your private life.

8.   Tim said he thinks Boston is more fun than New York.That is correct.

9.   I have told you before - don't make me tell you again!That is correct.

10.   I said him that this was a big mistake, but he didn't listen.No. Your answer is incorrect. Correct is: I told him that this was a big mistake, but he didn&039;t listen.