Grammar Reviewing Using A Sentence Auction - Correction

Grammar Reviewing Using A Sentence Auction - Sentence Corrections

1. The film is so an interesting adaptation of the novel that I highly recommend it.

   Incorrect - The film is such an interesting adaptation of the novel that I highly recommend it.

2. If she had stayed in a better hotel, she would have enjoyed her vacation.

   Correct

3. Not only should he study more, but also should he get more sleep.

   Incorrect - Not only should he study more, but he should also get more sleep.

4. I would really like to know whether she plans on joining our group.

   Correct

5. John is a very horrible judge of character.

   Incorrect - John is an extremely horrible judge of character.

6. Look at those dark clouds on the horizon! It'll rain before long.

   Incorrect - Look at those dark clouds on the horizon! It's going to rain before long.

7. When I stopped to talk to Mary, she was picking some flowers in her garden.

   Correct

8. Our family would go to the park every Sunday when we lived in London.

   Correct

9. If he were in charge of the department, he would improve staff communication.

   Correct

10. They had finished their work by the time we arrived.

    Correct

11. Jack can't have been at home, he told me he was going to be at work.

    Correct

12. Did you remember locking the door?

    Incorrect - Did you remember to lock the door?

13. I'll finish my homework by the time you get back.

    Incorrect - I'll have finished my homework by the time you get back.

14. The number of smokers have been dropping steadily for twenty years.

    Incorrect - The number of smokers has been dropping steadily for twenty years.

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