Answer Key
Exercise 2
Are the following sentences correct?
1. They are looking for the cause for his death.That is incorrect. Correct is: They are looking for the cause of his death.
2. Do they have any contacts with their wives?That is correct.
3. Have you received the invitation for the congress?That is incorrect. Correct is: Have you received the invitation to the congress?
4. Can you give a good reason of buying this old house?That is incorrect. Correct is: Can you give a good reason for buying this old house?
5. We need to find a solution for the crisis.That is incorrect. Correct is: We need to find a solution to the crisis.
6. Send me a check on $ 1.That is incorrect. Correct is: Send me a check for $ 1.
7. This is the key on the success.That is incorrect. Correct is: This is the key to the success.
8. There was some damage on the roof.That is incorrect. Correct is: There was some damage to the roof.
9. There was a dramatic rise at work productivity.That is incorrect. Correct is: There was a dramatic rise in work productivity.
10. There is a high demand for the goods.That is correct.