Thirteen of these sentences contain mistakes. Find
and correct the mistakes.
1. The supervisor said I shouldn’t have shouted at the client so I had
to apologise to. Key
2. I never really know whether I should insist on sit at the top table or not. Key
3. The waiter was quite amazed at our eating everything so quickly. Key
4. All my friends agree to the government’s new policy on third world debt. Key
5. Sylvia was astonished at that her boyfriend had behaved so atrociously. Key
6. You know I’m really not that interested in if he’s coming with us or not. Key
7. David’s quarrelled his wife over selling the house. Key
8. Please make an effort. The children are really depending on you their party costumes.Key
9. Can you tell us if the minister has stopped the by-pass from going ahead? Key
10. I blame my parents for my bad habits. Key
11. The old persons’ home will provide Sam for a room. Key
12. Don’t worry, the guide’s going to fully explain me all the details. Key
13. He succeeded in winning the first round but I’m afraid he didn’t have any success in beating his second opponent. Key
14. The auditors initially issued a demand for full repayment but then changed their minds and simply demanded for a token contribution. Key
15. Lack of nutrients caused serious damaged to growing. Key
16. Wendy sarcastic comments made me curious about her motives. Key
17. We were absolutely furious by their outrageous prices. Key
18. I don’t mind driving but I’m really scared by flying. Key
19. I’d prefer somewhere else; I’m not too keen on Thai food. Key
20. Apparently Donna’s angry with her boss; he’s given her the late shift yet again. Key
DEPENDENT PREPOSITIONS
1. The supervisor said I shouldn’t have shouted at the client so I had to apologise to HER.
2. I never really know whether I should insist on SITTING at the top table or not.
3. The waiter was quite amazed at our eating everything so quickly. OK
4. All my friends agree WITH the government’s new policy on third world debt.
5. Sylvia was astonished at that her boyfriend had behaved so atrociously /AT HER BOYFRIEND BEHAVING SO .
6. You know I’m really not that interested in WHETHER he’s coming with us or not.
7. David’s quarrelled WITH his wife over selling the house.
8. Please make an effort. The children are really depending on you FOR their party costumes.
9. Can you tell us if the minister has stopped the by-pass from going ahead? OK
10. I blame my parents for my bad habits. OK
11. The old persons’ home will provide Sam WITH a room.
12. Don’t worry, the guide’s going to fully explain me all the details ALL THE DETAILS TO ME.
13. He succeeded in winning the first round but I’m afraid he didn’t have any success in beating his second opponent. OK
14. The auditors initially issued a demand for full repayment but then changed their minds and simply demanded for a token contribution. OK
15. Lack of nutrients caused serious damaged to growing GROWTH.
16. Wendy sarcastic comments made me curious about her motives. OK
17. We were absolutely furious AT / ABOUT their outrageous prices.
18. I don’t mind driving but I’m really scared OF flying.
19. I’d prefer somewhere else; I’m not too keen on Thai food. OK
20. Apparently Donna’s angry with her boss; he’s given her the late shift yet again. OK