Answer Key
Exercise 2
Are the sentences correct?
1. The lawyer recommended that the Boltons pay.That is correct.
2. We had to take the cat to the veterian.That is incorrect. Correct is: vet
3. Ok, I'll tell my sis when I see her.That is correct.
4. Suppose you were there on your own, what would you do?That is correct.
5. I have always given everything I had, as it were.That is correct.
6. Well, if you consider that illogical, then is it!That is incorrect. Correct is: so be it
7. No, I wouldn't accept that. Heaven would forbid!That is incorrect. Correct is: Heaven forbid
8. The nutritionist recommends that she reduces her daily fat intake.That is incorrect. Correct is: recommends that she reduce
9. Our teacher was sick, but we had a very good subst for him.That is incorrect. Correct is: sub
10. It is absolutely essential that everybody registers.That is incorrect. Correct is: that everybody register