Answer Key

Exercise 2

Are the sentences correct?

1.   We need three kinds of support; economic, political and moral.That is incorrect. Correct is: We need three kinds of support: economic, political and moral.

2.   Terry often takes her children to the movies.That is correct.

3.   We need to take our raincoats with us since the rain.That is incorrect. Correct is: We need to take our raincoats with us because of / due to the rain.

4.   I'm not familiar of this procedure.That is incorrect. Correct is: I&039;m not familiar with this procedure.

5.   He had surprisingly kept his temper all day.That is incorrect. Correct is: He had, surprisingly, kept his temper all day.

6.   Did you study a lot of new things at your English lesson today?That is correct.

7.   Why is Carla angry to him?That is incorrect. Correct is: Why is Carla angry with him?

8.   The woman, who was sitting behind the reception desk, gave me a big smile.That is incorrect. Correct is: The woman who was sitting behind the reception desk gave me a big smile.

9.   I read quickly the report and called Jim.That is incorrect. Correct is: I read the report quickly and called Jim.

10.   It's important to use boiled water as well as milk in order to get the right taste.That is correct.