Exercise 2
Are the following sentences correct?
1. I know Tom for twenty years.That is incorrect. Correct is: I have known Tom for twenty years.
2. The committee is going to announce the results after lunch.That is correct.
3. It's been a long time since I last saw you.That is correct.
4. They broke into the house while I was working in my office!That is correct.
5. What will you tell her if she will come back after midnight?That is incorrect. Correct is: What will you tell her if she comes back after midnight?
6. Did you send the letter yet?That is incorrect. Correct is: Have you sent the letter yet?
7. If I will have more time next week, I will visit my grandmother.That is incorrect. Correct is: If I have more time next week, I will visit my grandmother.
8. You won't get the goods unless you don't pay $50 000.That is incorrect. Correct is: You won&039;t get the goods unless you pay $50 000.
9. Did you ever fly by a hovercraft?That is incorrect. Correct is: Have you ever flown by a hovercraft?
10. The accident was happening while they were coming home.That is incorrect. Correct is: The accident happened while they were coming home.