Answer Key

Exercise 2

Are the sentences correct?

1.   Linda was here five minutes ago. Where is she now?That is correct.

2.   I drink three or four cups of coffee every morning.That is correct.

3.   I met on my way home a friend of mine.That is incorrect. Correct is: I met a friend of mine on my way home.

4.   I fell yesterday off my bicycle.That is incorrect. Correct is: I fell off my bicycle yesterday.

5.   I ate quickly my dinner and went out.That is incorrect. Correct is: I ate my dinner quickly and went out.

6.   John doesn't like very much football.That is incorrect. Correct is: John doesn&039;t like football very much.

7.   Did you go late to bed last night?That is incorrect. Correct is: Did you go to bed late last night?

8.   Are you going to invite to the party a lot of people?That is incorrect. Correct is: Are you going to invite a lot of people to the party?

9.   I called Steve immediately after hearing the news.That is correct.

10.   Did you learn a lot of things at school today?That is correct.