- He wished he could go on holiday. Unfortunately, he didn't have enough money at the time.
Incorrect He wished he had been able to go on holiday. Unfortunately, he didn't have enough money at the time.
- Despite being an expert in the field, Jack wasn't able to answer every question.
Correct
- The key to staying young is to maintain an active life.
Incorrect The key to staying young is maintaining an active life.
- Many athletes spend a lot of time visualizing competition to focus their energies.
Correct
- Janet will have been working for five hours until I arrive.
Incorrect Janet will have been working for five hours by the time I arrive.
- They could get tickets for the concert last week.
Incorrect They were able to get tickets for the concert last week.
- I don't know how to repair cars, so I'm having mine repaired at the mechanic's down the street.
Correct
- I'm afraid I don't feel up at playing tennis this afternoon.
Incorrect I'm afraid I don't feel up to playing tennis this afternoon.
- The director of studies, to whom I spoke this afternoon, told me that I would have to take the entrance examination again.
Correct
- We would better finish our work and close the shop.
Incorrect We had better finish our work and close the shop.
- That building is being built by Smith and Sons.
Correct
- In spite of the fact he had promised to come, he didn't turn up at the party.
Incorrect In spite of the fact that he had promised to come, he didn't turn up at the party.
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