Say whether the following sentences are correct or incorrect.
1. Even I tried, I could not succeed.
Correct!
Wrong!
It should be Even though I tried, I could not succeed.
2. He sat there smiling if it was his birthday.
Correct!
Wrong!
It should be He sat there smiling as if it was his birthday.
3. You had better not annoy him.
Correct!
Wrong!
4. She doesn't have some manners.
Correct!
Wrong!
It should be She doesn't have any manners.
5. Never I have seen such a mess!
Correct!
Wrong!
It should be Never have I seen such a mess!
6. He wouldn't let me to speak.
Correct!
Wrong!
It should be He wouldn't let me speak.
7. I would rather you don't go.
Correct!
Wrong!
It should be I would rather didn't go
8. It has been raining for hours.
Correct!
Wrong!
9. She works on a new project at the moment.
Correct!
Wrong!
It should be She is working on a new project at the moment.
10. It hasn't rained since ages.
Correct!
Wrong!
11. I thought that I will get the job.
Correct!
Wrong!
It should be I thought that I would get the job.
12. She is good at drawing.
Correct!
Wrong!
Answers
- Even I tried, I could not succeed. (Incorrect)
- He sat there smiling if it was his birthday. (Incorrect)
- You had better not annoy him. (Correct)
- She doesn’t have some manners. (Incorrect)
- Never I have seen such a mess! (Incorrect)
- He wouldn’t let me to speak. (Incorrect)
- I would rather you don’t go. (Incorrect)
- It has been raining for hours. (Correct)
- She works on a new project at the moment. (Incorrect)
- It hasn’t rained since ages. (Incorrect)
- I thought that I will get the job. (Incorrect)
- She is good at drawing. (Correct)
