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