Each sentence given below contains one or more mistakes. Rewrite the sentences correcting the mistakes.
1I wouldn't mind your coming late if you do not ...............
Wrong!
The correct phrasal verb is "wake me up" because it means stop someone from sleeping.
2He is independent ............... his parents.
Wrong!
The adjective "independent" is followed by "of" to show not depending on someone.
3Sonia is the ............... of the two girls.
Wrong!
Use "taller" because "of the two" compares only two people.
4Could you please move ...............?
Wrong!
The natural phrase for a small amount is "a bit" after the verb "move" here.
5There I saw his mom ............... he said was away.
Wrong!
Use "who" because it is the subject of the clause "who he said was away."
6This chair is quite cheap ............... $20.
Wrong!
Use "for" to state the price paid or charged for something.
7We do not sell things ............... credit.
Wrong!
The fixed phrase is "on" credit when buying or selling with payment later.
8As we labour, so shall we ...............
Wrong!
The passive future form "be rewarded" is needed after "shall we."
9I'm ............... tired to attend the class.
Wrong!
The pattern is "too" plus adjective plus infinitive to mean more than is possible or suitable.
10She has been absent ............... three days.
Wrong!
Use "for" with a period of time such as three days.
Answers
- I wouldn’t mind your coming late if you do not wake me up
- He is independent of his parents.
- Sonia is the taller of the two girls.
- Could you please move a bit?
- There I saw his mom who he said was away.
- This chair is quite cheap for $20.
- We do not sell things on credit.
- As we labour, so shall we be rewarded
- I’m too tired to attend the class.
- She has been absent for three days.
