Answer Key
Exercise 2
Are the following sentences correct?
1. I think I'll pass on dinner – I had a big breakfast this morning.That is correct.
2. Your wife's just called. That's the second time she called in the last hour.That is incorrect. Correct is: Your wife's just called. That's the second time she has called in the last hour.
3. I wouldn't go with him – it's the first time he drives a motorcycle!That is incorrect. Correct is: I wouldn't go with him – it's the first time he has driven a motorcycle!
4. George was a lovely man. It is a shame that he died so young.That is correct.
5. The road is closed. There was an accident.That is incorrect. Correct is: The road is closed. There has been an accident.
6. Things are fine. We hadn't any problems up to now.That is incorrect. Correct is: Things are fine. We haven't had any problems up to now.
7. I can't find my Rolling Stones T-shirt. Did you see it anywhere?That is incorrect. Correct is: I can't find my Rolling Stones T-shirt. Have you seen it anywhere?
8. I'm so hungry. I didn't eat anything since breakfast.That is incorrect. Correct is: I'm so hungry. I haven't eaten anything since breakfast.
9. No, I didn't read any Hemingway while I was at University.That is correct.
10. Have you rode an elephant before?That is incorrect. Correct is: Have you ridden an elephant before?