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.