Answer Key

Exercise 2

Are the following sentences correct?

1.   We told him to not go anywhere.That is incorrect. Correct is: We told him not to go anywhere.

2.   My wife suggests buying a big house in California.That is correct.

3.   She admitted killing her husband with an axe.That is correct.

4.   I insist to pay for the dinner.That is incorrect. Correct is: I insist on paying for the dinner.

5.   I'd like drinking something cold.That is incorrect. Correct is: I&039;d like to drink something cold.

6.   It was really hard explaining it to him.That is incorrect. Correct is: It was really hard to explain it to him.

7.   How did he make you to change your mind?That is incorrect. Correct is: How did he make you change your mind?

8.   They planned going to the mountains in April.That is incorrect. Correct is: They planned to go to the mountains in April.

9.   Would you mind to open the window?That is incorrect. Correct is: Would you mind opening the window?

10.   I quit to smoke many years ago.That is incorrect. Correct is: I quit smoking many years ago.