Answer Key
Exercise 2
Are the following sentences correct?
1. I heard him to come home just after midnight.That is incorrect. Correct is: I heard him come home just after midnight.
2. I was afraid to make myself sick by eating the food.That is incorrect. Correct is: I was afraid of making myself sick by eating the food.
3. I'm sorry for letting you down.That is correct.
4. We saw Jack to wait at the bus stop.That is incorrect. Correct is: We saw Jack waiting at the bus stop.
5. I regret to tell you so many lies. I'll never do it again.That is incorrect. Correct is: I regret telling you so many lies. I&039;ll never do it again.
6. I'm afraid to approach the dog. It seems to be so hungry.That is correct.
7. I tried opening the bottle but the lid was broken.That is incorrect. Correct is: I tried to open the bottle but the lid was broken.
8. I can't help to love her, although she detests me.That is incorrect. Correct is: I can&039;t help loving her, although she detests me.
9. Did you remember to pay him back?That is correct.
10. Anne was really interested in hearing about your new book.That is incorrect. Correct is: Anne was really interested to hear about your new book.