Answer Key

Exercise 2

Are the following sentences correct?

1.   It's awful! The President is shot today!That is incorrect. Correct is: It&039;s awful! The President has been shot today!

2.   My cat ran over by a car.That is incorrect. Correct is: My cat was run over by a car.

3.   My friend promoted to Assistant Director last month.That is incorrect. Correct is: My friend was promoted to Assistant Director last month.

4.   He is so mysterious. Nothing knows about him.That is incorrect. Correct is: He is so mysterious. Nothing is known about him.

5.   The criminal was took away in handcuffs.That is incorrect. Correct is: The criminal was taken away in handcuffs.

6.   You will give plenty of time to think about our offer.That is incorrect. Correct is: You will be given plenty of time to think about our offer.

7.   I was paid well for my work.That is correct.

8.   No decision reached at last night's meeting.That is incorrect. Correct is: No decision was reached at last night&039;s meeting.

9.   This is bad. Something must doing about it.That is incorrect. Correct is: This is bad. Something must be done about it.

10.   The new campaign will be discussing soon.That is incorrect. Correct is: The new campaign will be discussed soon.