Answer Key
Exercise 2
Are the sentences correct?
1. I was surprised that it snowed. I did not expect it snowing.That is incorrect. Correct is: I was surprised that it snowed. I did not expect it to snow.
2. I'm sure he wants to know the truth.That is correct.
3. Having a car enables you to travel around more easily.That is correct.
4. Remind me calling my brother.That is incorrect. Correct is: Remind me to call my brother.
5. I was warned not to believe everything he says.That is correct.
6. Nancy persuaded me for applying for the job.That is incorrect. Correct is: Nancy persuaded me to apply for the job.
7. My lawyer advised me not saying anything to the police.That is incorrect. Correct is: My lawyer advised me not to say anything to the police.
8. Glasses make her to look older.That is incorrect. Correct is: Glasses make her look older.
9. John denied to say that.That is incorrect. Correct is: John denied saying that.
10. Let him to do what he wants.That is incorrect. Correct is: Let him do what he wants.