Answer Key
Exercise 2
Are the following sentences correct?
1. Unfortunately, the film was started before we got to the cinema.That is incorrect. Correct is: Unfortunately, the film had started before we got to the cinema.
2. I call because I have a complaint to make about your service.That is incorrect. Correct is: I am calling because I have a complaint to make about your service.
3. By this time next year, we will being married for twenty years.That is incorrect. Correct is: By this time next year, we will have been married for twenty years.
4. I will be slapping you if you don't shut up.That is incorrect. Correct is: I will slap you if you don't shut up.
5. What do you do tonight?That is incorrect. Correct is: What are you doing tonight?
6. I work hard all week, but I always have my weekends free.That is correct.
7. When I walked in the room, they played cards.That is incorrect. Correct is: When I walked in the room, they were playing cards.
8. The bus will leave at noon, so please be on time.That is incorrect. Correct is: The bus leaves at noon, so please be on time.
9. My boss is never speaking to me.That is incorrect. Correct is: My boss never speaks to me.
10. I am looking for my keys. Was anybody seeing them?That is incorrect. Correct is: I am looking for my keys. Has anybody seen them?