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EXERCISES 2
Why are the following sentences wrong?
1. He has a shower now.
2. I can to speak English well
3. Last year I have been to France
4. Do you like football
5. I am born in 1980
6. For the breakfast today, I had chicken
7. Will you going to the party next week?
8. I went to America 3 times
9. 'How is your brother?' 'Very tall'
10. I've been to Rome, Paris, London, Munich, stop.
Can, Could, Be Able To Error Correction
Look at these sentences that use "can", "be able to" and other
similar expressions. Are they Correct or Wrong?
1. You can use my pen as long as you return it.
2. Eventually, I could get a hotel room even though it was so late.
3. I could see the beach from the hotel window. It was wonderful.
4. I couldn't find a parking space. The town centre was completely
congested.
5. Were you able to get in touch with Marge? I know you were trying
6. Dan was a natural linguist. He managed to speak French when he
was four.
7. I had no idea where the cat was, but she succeeded in finding her
own way home.

8. After an hour of searching, I could find my phone and called you.
Make, Let, Allow Error Correction
Look at these sentences using Make, Let and Allow. Are they Correct or
Wrong?
They didn't allow anyone to leave the room for an hour.
Don't let me to watch TV too long. I have to study for tomorrow's test.
They were promised large discounts on their next purchases.
We're not allowing photos taken in this museum. Sorry.
We were finally let go at 7pm when the police said the area was safe.
You should use persuasion without making someone to do something.
I made him promise me that he wouldn't tell my mother.
Jenny and her brother will be made watch the documentary again.
Error Correction Letter
u. Stravgovsky
Syllens,
23445 Hungary
Wednesday 19th July, 2011.
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Bennett,
I am home now since two weeks, but when I arrived home I must start
work immediately so this is my first opportunity to write to you. How are
you all? Are you all busy? Does Andrew still work hard for his exams? I
am miss you a lot and also all my friends from my English class.
Yesterday, I've received a letter from one of the Greece students I meet
in England, Christina. She told about some of the other students. She said
me that the Japanese girls Katsida and Yikuko will write me this summer.
During I was in England, I made a lot of good friends and I enjoyed very
much. I think I learned a lot of English but also knew people from so
many different countries.
My family are fine. They had a good hollyday the last month. We are all
very exciting because my brother gets married before Christmas. We like
very much his girlfriend who live in Budapest. They are looking for a flat
in my town but it isn´t easy and if they don´t find one soon, they stay
with us in my house.
I can't find my big red scarf that I bought in London. I think I left it in the
cupboard in my bedroom. Can you to check for me?
Please write soon. I hope I can come back next year. Stay with you was a
wonderful experience for me. I learned so much things.
Goodbye.
Kati
PS. Sorry for my 23 mistakes. As we say in Hungarian, I am a little

donkey.
So/Such Error Correction Worksheet
Are "so" and "such" being used correctly in these sentences?

Correct those that you think are wrong.
1. Billy found $50 one day, but then lost $100 the next. "So is life!" he
said.
2. I've never been to so bad a restaurant.
3. I was so sad when I saw that movie that I couldn't speak.
4. Such stories make me believe there is true love in the world.
5. We parked the car such far away. Let's start walking.
6. Your daughter is so pretty, Mike. You must be a proud father.
7. Such intelligence in a boy who is very young!
8. I'm just such relieved to get home. That rain was terrible!
Spelling Error Correction Worksheet
Look at these sentences. Which ones contain spelling mistakes? Correct

those that are wrong.
1. The weather during our vacation was perfect, but the accomodation at
the hotel was awful.
2. I was embarrassed when John gave me that Christmas present. I didn't

get him anything!
3. My keyboard doesn't have the little symbol for copywrite. What can I
do?
4. Are you definitely coming to the dinner tomorrow night?
5. The concert was canceled and Mark was very disapointed.
6. I enjoy doing listening and speaking in my English class, but I find the
grammer very boring.
7. July 4 is a national holiday in the USA. It was the date of US

independance in 1776.
8. The storm lasted all night with thunder and lightening. Three trees
were blown over in the park.
First & Second Conditionals Error Correction
Look at these First and Second Conditional sentences. Are they Correct or
Wrong?
1. I'll see you tomorrow if I come to work.
2. If I did know her name, I would tell you.
3. If I were you, I would tell my father about the accident.
4. I'll go and see Marnie on the way home if I had time.

5. If you didn't drink so much alcohol, you'd feel a lot better.
6. If it's a nice day tomorrow we can go to have a picnic on the beach.
7. If Liverpool win the match today, they'll be top of the league.

8. Where would you like to live if you would live anywhere in the world?
Present Passive Error Correction
These sentences all use the present Passive. Do they contain

errors or not? Choose either Correct or Wrong for each one.
• This office is clean by Havoc Cleaning every morning.

• After the wood is cut, it is polished by another machine.
• Bananas is grown in many parts of South America.
• They are then exported all over the world.
• I hate this movie! It's was shown every Christmas.
• I'm sorry, Madam. Dogs are not been allowed in this restaurant.
• A lot of meat is eaten in Argentina.
• Is this camera still made or is it too old?

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Online Exercises

Why are the following sentences wrong?

1. He has a shower now.

2. I can to speak English well

3. Last year I have been to France

4. Do you like football

6. For the breakfast today, I had chicken

7. Will you going to the party next week?

8. I went to America 3 times

9. 'How is your brother?' 'Very tall'

10. I've been to Rome, Paris, London, Munich, stop.

Can, Could, Be Able To Error Correction

1. You can use my pen as long as you return it.

2. Eventually, I could get a hotel room even though it was so late.

4. I couldn't find a parking space. The town centre was completely

6. Dan was a natural linguist. He managed to speak French when he

own way home.

Make, Let, Allow Error Correction

They were promised large discounts on their next purchases.

We're not allowing photos taken in this museum. Sorry.

You should use persuasion without making someone to do something.

I made him promise me that he wouldn't tell my mother.

Error Correction Letter

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Bennett,

PS. Sorry for my 23 mistakes. As we say in Hungarian, I am a little

So/Such Error Correction Worksheet

Are "so" and "such" being used correctly in these sentences?

3. I was so sad when I saw that movie that I couldn't speak.

4. Such stories make me believe there is true love in the world.

5. We parked the car such far away. Let's start walking.

6. Your daughter is so pretty, Mike. You must be a proud father.

7. Such intelligence in a boy who is very young!

Spelling Error Correction Worksheet

Look at these sentences. Which ones contain spelling mistakes? Correct

2. I was embarrassed when John gave me that Christmas present. I didn't

4. Are you definitely coming to the dinner tomorrow night?

5. The concert was canceled and Mark was very disapointed.

7. July 4 is a national holiday in the USA. It was the date of US

First & Second Conditionals Error Correction

1. I'll see you tomorrow if I come to work.

2. If I did know her name, I would tell you.

3. If I were you, I would tell my father about the accident.

4. I'll go and see Marnie on the way home if I had time.

6. If it's a nice day tomorrow we can go to have a picnic on the beach.

7. If Liverpool win the match today, they'll be top of the league.

Present Passive Error Correction

These sentences all use the present Passive. Do they contain

• This office is clean by Havoc Cleaning every morning.

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