Answer Key

Are the following sentences correct?

1.   Anne's boss thought she was ill.That is correct.

2.   The party wasn't very long.That is incorrect. Correct is: It was very long.

3.   Anne had serious problems during the day because of too much alcohol.That is correct.

4.   Coffee helped her a lot.That is incorrect. Correct is: It helped her a little, but not much.

5.   She fell asleep in her car.That is incorrect. Correct is: Fortunately not.

6.   She doesn't want to drink any more.That is correct.

7.   Anne got up at 6 am without any problems.That is incorrect. Correct is: She was very tired.

8.   Jane was 12, so she had a party.That is incorrect. Correct is: She was 20.

9.   Anne had an accident.That is incorrect. Correct is: Fortunately she had no accident.

10.   She fell asleep at work.That is incorrect. Correct is: It's not in the text.