Answer Key
Exercise 2
Are the sentences correct?
1. I hope my new job involves dealing directly with the public.That is correct.
2. Our advertising campaign has failed to attract the attention we hoped for.That is correct.
3. Would you consider to hire me for the new position?That is incorrect. Correct is: Would you consider hiring me for the new position?
4. She had difficulty to read the doctor's handwriting.That is incorrect. Correct is: She had difficulty reading the doctor&039;s handwriting.
5. I knew he was lying. The way he avoided to make any eye contact was a dead giveaway.That is incorrect. Correct is: I knew he was lying. The way he avoided making any eye contact was a dead giveaway.
6. Are you going to complain about what happened? – No, it's not worth complaining about what happened.That is correct.
7. He managed to get a visa but it was difficult.That is correct.
8. I would prefer traveling by train rather than bus.That is incorrect. Correct is: I would prefer to travel by train rather than bus.
9. Why can't you ever remember keeping those kinds of thoughts to yourself?That is incorrect. Correct is: Why can&039;t you ever remember to keep those kinds of thoughts to yourself?
10. He's looking forward to leave the university next summer.That is incorrect. Correct is: He&039;s looking forward to leaving the university next summer.