Answer Key
Exercise 2
Are the sentences correct?
1. Mexico City that has a population of over 10 million is probably the fastest growing city in the world.That is incorrect. Correct is: Mexico City, which has a population of over 10 million, is probably the fastest growing city in the world.
2. The couple, who live next to us, have six children.That is incorrect. Correct is: The couple who live next to us have six children. (you can also use THAT)
3. Tom, who is only six, can speak three languages.That is correct.
4. What's the name of the blonde girl, who just came in?That is incorrect. Correct is: What&039;s the name of the blonde girl who just came in? (you can also use THAT)
5. I have to go to hospital on Monday which means I won't be able to see you.That is incorrect. Correct is: I have to go to hospital on Monday, which means I won&039;t be able to see you.
6. This is Henry, whose wife works for my brother-in-law.That is correct.
7. These drugs, which are used to treat stomach ulcers, have been withdrawn from sale.That is correct.
8. I think you should stay faithful to the person, which you're married to.That is incorrect. Correct is: I think you should stay faithful to the person you&039;re married to. (you can use which or that but no comma)
9. He's a man which people like at first sight.That is incorrect. Correct is: He&039;s a man that people like at first sight.
10. There were ten people, who I didn't know anyone.That is incorrect. Correct is: There were ten people, none of whom I knew.