ERROR CORRECTION SENTENCES Bac 2009, Subject II

Each of the following sentences contains one error. Write the correct sentences on your paper.
1) He might gone out to the cinema.
2) He is completely addicted by computer games
3) When I was younger, I was drinking a lot of coffee.
4) This cake is tasting fantastic.
5) Thats the girl which mother is a doctor.
6) Id rather you pay me in cash.
7) She hasnt got any money and I havent neither.
8) I wish I would tell her about it.
9) I went shopping and took a pullover.
10) I am keen of tennis.
11) This cake is tasting fantastic.
12) Tell him the news when you will see him.
13) I must to go straight home after my English lesson.
14) She phoned to say us the terrible news.
15) The film was really excited.
16) Shes been teaching at that college since many years.
17) He was swam to the other side of the pool in less than three minutes.
18) Are their any eggs in the fridge?
19) This play was writing by Shakespeare.
20) Have you got a brother or the sister?
21) Make sure you call me when you will get home.
22) Mary told to Jim that his remarks had upset her.
23) Tina and Helen have arrived and there waiting outside.
24) Sue said that she had wrote a letter to Lisa.
25) I didnt think you were interesting in ancient history.
26) I hope to go to university after I will finish school.
27) You must to do as you have been instructed.
28) The boy which bike I borrowed had forgotten about it.
29) Yesterday was such cold that I stayed at home.
30) Can you give me an advice?
31) My mother told to me that I must help her with the housework.
32) The second bus, whose was full, didnt stop either.
33) Andra asked a passer-by where was the train station.
34) When have you arrived in this city?
35) This book is the more interesting Ive ever read.
36) You cant have any dessert until you will finish the rest of your meal.
37) I like this bike but its wheels are too small.
38) Kate ate so much cakes that she could hardly walk.
39) Sue had her windows broke by vandals.
40) David felt badly because hed shouted at his mother.
41) Do you know whom bag this is?
42) There was so many rain last night, that the roads were flooded.
43) We have started this course three weeks ago.
44) Paula felt happily when her exams were over.
45) Im not understanding this sentence.
46) The people which luggage was lost had to wait a long time.
47) We had so many free time, that we got bored.
48) She told me that she must to finish her homework.
49) All the food at the party was ate.
50) Im not really interesting in this car.
51) An old man, which was carrying a suitcase, knocked at the door.
52) It was so a long way that we decided to drive there.
53) I was send here by the manager.

54) Please stay in your seats until the bell will ring.
55) Peter has been working very hardly.
56) What time the train arrives in Prague?
57) His mother works like a doctor in the hospital.
58) During he was studying in Paris, he met a lot of people he really liked.
59) People didnt have many money in those days.
60) I didnt used to like tennis but I do now.
61) She is not as her brother at all.
62) Can I give you an advice?
63) Money dont grow on trees.
64) Did he used to go out with Mary?
65) You should stay here until they will call.
66) He has had a very good news.
67) It is far more easy to watch the movie than read the book.
68) Ann, the girl which came to your party, is my neighbour.
69) He really must to give up smoking.
70) You spoke to him yesterday, did you?
71) People who drives cars should pay higher taxes.
72) I am looking forward to hear from you.
73) Everything will be easier when we will get the new computer.
74) He works for an organisation who helps people to find a job.
75) We all really enjoyed ourself at the party.
76) I promised him I will go home after the exam.
77) The child is used to eat milk and cereals every morning.
78) Whenever he meets her, he makes her to cry.
79) It really is true that British people drink a lot of tea.
80) I have to spend fewer money if I want to buy that house.
81) Reporters are too interested in the lifes of the rich.
82) Do you know the girl which lives next door?
83) I forgot buying some milk when I was at the supermarket.
84) They mustnt have realised it was your birthday.
85) Like I said, it is going to snow.
86) Would you mind to tell me how much it costs?
87) If I will finish this job before Friday I might come with you.
88) Like you know, shes leaving tomorrow at 7 oclock.
89) After working here for five years, Ive decided its time to move off.
90) Im living because it is late.
1) I remember to see you for the first time.
2) We used to going out on Saturdays.
3) If he will know the answer, he will tell me.
4) Who did take my mobile phone out of my bag?
5) People didnt have many money in those days.
1) They were made wait for over an hour.
2) How many luggage do you think youre going to take?
3) I knew her since 2006.
4) He should keep trying until somebody will come to help him.
5) I didnt used to like cereals but I do now.
1) I know the girl which lives next to you.
2) How many times you phone your parents every day?
3) They advised me not to worry as everything will be all right.
4) My old car isnt as beautiful as your.
5) There was only a few people in the class.
1) The police told me go away.
2) This ride isnt exciting as the one we went on last year.
3) Could you tell me where is the nearest hospital?
4) I had this car since I was twenty.
5) They said they will open the doors at nine oclock.
1) Neither me nor my sister come to the meeting.
2) The north of the country has a more cold climate than the south.

3) Would you rather to go to the cinema or to the theatre?

4) He eats few meat because too much can be unhealthy.
5) They suggested to go to Paris for their holiday.
1) John has visited us last week.
2) The news are very interesting.
3) The train arrived at 7 oclock, isnt it?
4) What means mitten?
5) Peter said to us lot of jokes.
1) Are you hearing me now?
2) Where are your money?
3) Nobody hasnt seen such a nice car before.
4) Tom runs more faster than George.
5) Jane is two years bigger than her sister.
1) There are less people present than we expected.
2) How could she do so many mistakes in her test paper?
3) I am sure you will can finish your homework this afternoon.
4) Alice passed that difficult exam because she had worked hardly.
5) I asked her to not open the window.
1) The boy he looked at us and smiled.
2) As usually, Martin arrived late.
3) The man which is just crossing the street is our neighbour.
4) I wish I go there, but I cant.
5) I will finish all my work today if my brother help me.
1) If I would see her there, I would give her the invitation to our party.
2) Why does that man look at us now?
3) Tomorrow it is Sunday, so we mustnt go to school.
4) We have such a fine weather today!
5) The police has just arrived.
1) We did not know what time our friend will arrive there.
2) I borrowed him some money yesterday.
3) Only then she recognized him.
4) If only I knew then what I know now!
5) Would you mind to help me with this exercise?
1) Come hear to see something interesting!
2) I dont know nothing about what happened there.
3) She gave me some very useful advices.
4) Everybody are satisfied with the results of the exam.
5) When I opened the radio, I heard some terrible news.
1) As soon as we will get there, we will try to contact her.
2) If you would have taken my advice, you wouldnt have made this mistake.
3) Peter hasnt spoken to his neighbour since three days.
4) There were more than twenty people in that room, isnt it?
5) These exercises are enough easy for us.
1) My family got used to spend every summer in the countryside when I was a child.
2) Are you sure that does Martin is thinking about moving house?
3) Could you try to speaking a little louder?
4) The manager told the secretary to stop wasting of time drinking coffee.
5) She could not avoid from damaging the other car.
1) Neither the boys nor their sister know where the dog is.
2) Do you happen to know what time does this shop open?
3) We have seen a policeman a few minutes ago.
4) My father came at my school yesterday to talk to the headmaster.
5) I advised them to not be late.
1) I dont like be made to wait.
2) Leslie knows the truth for several days.
3) We ourself played an important part in this.
4) Nick would surely help us if he would be here.
5) I wish I have enough money to buy a new car.
1) Id rather you tell me the truth.
2) We are seeing the plane now.

3) The harder we work, the best our results will be.

4) The boyss games are noisier than ours, said the girls.
5) Do you remember what is his name?
1) When I bought some fruit I went back to the beach.
2) There isnt any danger, is it?
3) They were satisfied with the new equipments.
4) I wish you to stop talking.
5) You must come more early next time.
1) That was the third time I heard the same lame excuses for their inefficiency.
2) He had no sooner lighted his cigar when the smoke alarm went off.
3) I slept when my friend called.
4) You never trust strangers, dont you?
5) She works like a secretary in a local firm.
1) She works as a slave.
2) This is the first time when Ive eaten oysters.
3) Im not sure if he has some brothers.
4) Could you drive slowlier?
5) The pizza smells beautifully.
1) We were not prepared for such a cold weather.
2) If you are not busy, it is something I would like to ask you.
3) When he will arrive, everyone must stand.
4) He is elder than me.
5) Lets go to the beach, do we?
1) Id rather you pay me in cash.
2) She hasnt got any money and I havent neither.
3) I wish I would tell her about it.
4) I went shopping and took a pullover.
5) I am keen of tennis.
1) He doesnt have many money.
2) When I finish this book it means I will read all of her books.
3) The accident was owing to human error.
4) Somebody assassinated the President, didnt he?
5) I am right, amnt I?
1) The policeman said me to go with him.
2) Susan can hardly say a word in German, cant she?
3) She went on a diet not to be fat.
4) What a shame I havent took the camera with me.
5) Im living in London for four weeks.
1) Water is boiling at 100 degrees.
2) Who did built this house?
3) I wish they will stop arguing.
4) The police is after the burglar.
5) He regretted lying the police.

1) Id rather you to come now than at six oclock.

2) We discussed towards Johns attitude.
3) Supposing you fall ill, what would you do?
4) We went to the cinema to pass the time until the train arrives.
5) His best friend, that lives in London, is a lawyer.
1) Im looking forward to see you at the party.
2) Youre getting a headache if you dont turn the volume down.
3) I want that you will be happy.
4) Whether he arrives late, hell miss the start of the show.
5) The fire brigade arrived just on time.
1. There he is a man at the door. It must be the postman.
2. He kept talking about how so expensive their holiday had turned out to be.
3. The manager wants all of applicants to be called for an interview.
4. I asked for a friend to give me a lift.
5. The park can to be seen from my window.

1) You mustnt have been so unkind!

2) This meat is really tasting awful!
3) I regret telling you that we cannot accept your offer.
4) He has many luggages, doesnt he?
5) He has read the book last week.

EXTRA word
1) The Louvre in Paris is one of the worlds most largest museums.
2) In that art gallery youll find everything from ancient mummies to modern sculptures they made of wire
and glass.
3) She returned to the small village where she was born there.
4) Spending too much time in front of the computer it can damage your eyesight.
5) People in underdeveloped countries are often being short of food.
6) I dont have enough of money to go on holiday this winter.
7) I am used to play tennis on Mondays but now I play on Thursdays.
8) We all hope to go to university after we finish the school.
9) I missed getting the train because of the traffic jams.
10) We did a so good job in our exams last term.
1. Unless you not know the details, you cant reach a decision.
2. Dont you wish you were being someone famous?
3. Shed better to take a course in French before she moves to France.
4. Id rather they had stayed at a hotel the next time theyre in town.
5. We would like for you to accept our sincere apologies.
1. He has been being offered an interesting job.
2. Were you be shown how to fix it?
3. We should to have a new garage built.
4. No other secretary is as much efficient as she is.
5. Shed sooner than forget about it.
1. Please call us the moment you will have any news from him.
2. She called her parents so to let them know she was going to be late.
3. He gave me such a useful advice that I was grateful.
4. Despite of his lack of qualifications, he was able to get a good job.
5. The man who I was talking to him is the owner of the house.
1. He claimed that to have met the Queen of Spain.
2. Sophia wanted to know what time did they returned home the previous night.
3. The players complained of to the coach about having to play in the hail.
4. Margaret promised to will be careful with the money given to her.
5. My sister encouraged me how to try once more.
1. They managed opening the door.
2. There has been an increase on the price of these cars recently.
3. I couldnt go to shopping, so I went home instead.
4. Tom was painting the door while Judy is cleaning the windows.
5. Should you give me a lift to the supermarket, please?
1. Susan is doing 20 Maths exercises so far this morning.
2. No sooner had he got back home when his boss called him.
3. I wish I would go on that trip.
4. Sheila is with 2 years older than her brother.
5. Id prefer setting up my own business.
1. Its no use to have the hedges cut until next month.
2. Its getting cold and colder. Its going to snow.
3. Its the first time were visiting this castle.
4. You always criticise me!
5. Her hair is not long as Catherines.
1. If only I didnt leave the door unlocked yesterday.
2. She accused me for ruining her dress.
3. She got someone checking the security system last Monday.
4. The piano is too heavy for us to lift it.

5. The police is investigating the blackmail attempt.

1) The police here is very helpful.
2) When have you arrived here?
3) Can you give me an advice?
4) If he will come, give him the book.
5) Hes eyes are the colour of the sky.
1) You havent got a pen ,do you?
2) I look forward to see him.
3) How much is this costing?
4) If I am you I wouldnt sit in the shade.
5) These cakes are tasting a bit funny.
1) Excuse me, but do you wait for someone?
2) When youll grow older, youll change your mind about that.
3) My wallet was been stolen!
4) I wish I bought that nice house in the country!
5) They have made big progresses, havent they?
1) You cant expect for my support after what you told Jill about me.
2) At first, he hated his new school, but he slowly was got used to it.
3) Mother cant finish the cake as she has been run out of icing.
4) He hasnt been in touch with us since he has left.
5) Thats the waitress who she helped me find my bag.
1) When have you visited London?
2) Dan arrived late because he was missing the bus.
3) The scissors was on the table.
4) I hope it would stop raining.
5) The room was crammed by furniture.
1) James, this is Dan.Did you meet before?
2) Whats that noise? The cat is outside?
3) Mike watchs TV every night.
4) Im not understanding this lesson.
5) If I will feel tired, I go to bed early.
1) The mouses ate the cheese.
2) Whos homework is this ?
3) This is the worse holiday I have ever had!
4) Does Jim got a brother?
5) James is very good for tennis.
1) Nothing didnt work as it used to.
2) They worked there lately.
3) It is a secret between you and I.
4) He lent a book from the library, didnt he?
5) Hers books are on the desk.
1) He didnt let me to go.
2) She studies Algebra in her room now.
3) She is more stronger than her sister.
4) When I will grow up Ill be an architect.
5) How many days are there in an year?
1) They made too many faults in their essay.
2) Although her grief, she put on a brave face.
3) He makes us do a lots of homework.
4) She told him in his face exactly what she thought of him.
5) I wish I had the chance to do more sport when I was young.
1) She entertained us with a lot of amused stories.
2) Which of you two sisters is the older?
3) My sister is studying music in university.
4) How much did the ring costed?
5) Most people are afraid of dieing.

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Julie prefers science than art.
The assembly and packing department has 50 staffs.
I can vouch of him.
As soon as Ive finished making the housework Ill call you.
I arrived first and Tom arrived after.
There are many underprivileged childrens in the world.
Ill go as long as I wont have to sing.
Although he had survived the battle, the soldier later dyed from his wounds.
He has aimed a gun against me.
I asked the doctor to give me some advices.
He is looking forward to see his old Aunt Emily.
I often have to go abroad for business.
If Id have seen him, Id have invited him to my party.
Look! I founded this coin in the garden.
Is there a magazine that sells papers near here?
She did very good in the test.
The fire caused a lot of damages.
A lot of Holland is under sea level.
They might decided to go to the cinema after all.
Weigh it on the kitchen balance.
He is not accustomed to deal with such a difficult client.
There is nothing farther to be said on this matter.
Will I have to pay custom duty?
Were having the front of the house painting next month.
An excellent meal! My compliments to the chief.
We managed to find cheap accommodations in Paris.
She is no longer capable to do her job properly.
Working constantly at a computer puts a strain in your arms and shoulders.
Hes the boy who sister I went to school with.
1. This caused all prices surpass the permitted limits.
2. This insistence made Peter feeling tired.
3. Mary was so upset that she cant stop crying.
4. He is more happier here than at home.
5. How boring lecture!
1. Would you like making cottage cheese for your family?
2. Flying is much more safer than driving.
3. It was such a delicious cake he asked for more.
4. Well show our tickets when the inspector will come round.
5. The bus comes here!
1.We overheard them to talk in the conference room.
2.No of my friends phoned me this week.
3.Every time I will go shopping, I spend too much money.
4.Can you tell me what time is it?
5.The roads in this county are such bumpy!

1. They accused him to have committed the crime.

2. His childlike remarks drive me crazy.
3. Ill call you immediately as I reach my hostel.
4. Shes so a liar!
5. I borrowed her a sum of money.
1) Its no use to waiting for him. He wont come.
2) Hardly had he got home when the guest had arrived.
3) As soon as they will come well tell them the news.
4) He recovered him from his illness in a short time.
5) I would buy that house even if I had the money.