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EXERCISE 1
On cold, wet morning, my class was filled with excitement. Someone (1) have discover that the next day was our teacher's birthday. Our teacher was the kindest person that ever (2) exist. Thus it (3) is no surprise she was the favourite teacher (4) to the pupils. Everyone (5) want to get her a present. I, very much wanted to (6) shown any appreciation too. That afternoon, I (7) spends the whole afternoon (8) shop for a present. After a long search, I finally made (9) on my mind. The next day I (10) gived her a bouquet of beautiful roses and she exclaimed with pleasure.
EXERCISE 2
One o f t he se pa r t s con t a in s an
e r ro r .
1 . The re we re ma rks on t he snow bu t i t we re un recogn i zab l e .
2 . He l e ad me t o t he r e a r o f t he shop whe re
more goods we re s t acked .
3 . The b r anch s t ruck h im ha rd and l ay h im unconsc ious .
4 . The sudden no i s e f r i gh t ened t he baby and made
i t t o c ry .
5 . The dog wagged i t ' s t a i l when i t s aw me app roach ing .
6 . The re was s i gns o f n eg l ec t showing t ha t no
one was l i v i ng t he r e .
7 . Af t e r a f ew momen t , t he woman opened t he w indow and l ooked ou t cu r i ous ly .
8 . Can you wr i t e an a r t i c l e t o be i nc lude i n t he
nex t i s sue o f t he magaz ine ?
9 . Dec ided t o l e ave , I packed my c lo the s and l e f t a no t e t o s ay I had gone .
10 . One o f t he fo rmer s t uden t dona t ed a l a rge sum o f
money t o t he s choo l .
EXERCISE 3
One o f t he se pa r t s con t a in s an e r ro r .
1 . To who d id you pa s s t he message I gave you ?
2 . The f i r emen pu t o f f t he f i r e qu i ck ly bu t t he house was bu rn t down .
3 . The v i l l age r s c a r r i ed ou t
a t h rough s e a r ch fo r t he m i s s ing ch i l d .
4 . P l ea se convey my be s t w i sh t o you r mo the r when you s ee h e r .
5 . Un l e s s you f i n i sh a l l you r homework ,
you can wa t ch t e l ev i s i on .
6 . The con t e s t an t h i t t ed t he t a rge t w i t h g r ea t a ccu racy .
7 . I am so r ry t o s ay t ha t you r son ha s
been absence f r om schoo l f o r a week .
8 . Succes s fu l app l i c an t s w i l l be pa id a t t r a c t i ng s a l a ry , bonus and f r i nge bene f i t s .
9 . Can you bo r row me you r book fo r a f ew days ?
10 . My f r i end a sked me t o go fo r shopp ing w i t h he r
bu t I r e fu sed .
EXERCISE 4
One o f t he se pa r t s con t a in s an e r ro r .
1 . The f i r e sp r ead qu i ck ly , d e s t roy t h r ee
house s w i th in m inu t e s .
2 . She c ro s sed t he road w i thou t l ook ing and was knock down by a c a r .
3 . He go t ou t o f t he c a r , t han he l ocked i t
and wa lked t o t he o f f i c e .
4 . I hope you w i l l k ind cons ide r my
app l i c a t i on fo r a j ob i n you r company .
5 . I f I know i t was go ing t o r a i n l i ke t h i s ,
I wou ld have s t ayed a t home .
6 . To my op in ion adve r t i s emen t s
a r e more ha rmfu l t han b ene f i c i a l .
7 . The c rowd was l i t t l e and
I had no d i f f i cu l t y i n ge t t i ng a good s ea t .
8 . Mrs Sa lmah bough t a l o t o f f u rn i t u r e s a t
t he s a l e f o r he r new house .
9 . I f you go I 'm su re you w i l l f i nd i t en joy .
10 . Wou ld you mind go w i t h me
t o t he hosp i t a l ?
EXERCISE 5
One o f t he se pa r t s con t a in s an e r ro r .
1 . The
shop a s s i s t ance was ve ry he lp fu l and I was ab l e t o buy wha t I wan t ed .
2 . Have you wro t e a r ep ly t o you r
grandmothe r t o t hank he r f o r t he p r e sen t ?
3 . My f a the r t o ld me don ' t s t ay ou t l a t e
a t n igh t w i th my f r i ends .
4 . We have t o do i t ou r se l f a s t he r e a r e no t enough worke r s t o f i n i sh i t on t ime .
5 . Amy s i t s b e s ide s me i n
c l a s s wh i l e S i t a i s beh ind me .
6 . We a r e g r a t e fu l f o r Mrs Ha l imah fo r he lp ing u s t o w in t he in t e r -s choo l d eba t e .
7 . When Rahman r eached t o home , he
r e a l i z ed t ha t no one was t h e r e .
EXERCISE 6
Each o f t he fo l l owing s en t ences con t a in s an e r ro r ( Ar t i c l e s ) wh i ch ha s been unde r l i ned . Wr i t e ou t t he co r r ec t an swer .
1 . She ha s a sma l l
eye s and a po in t ed nose .
2 . J ane i s r a t he r a
ou t s t and ing woman .
3 . We need t o t ake an ac t i on t o so lve t he p rob l em o f po l l u t i on .
4 . I f you r ead , you
ge t a knowledge .
5 . The woman de sc r i be he r daugh t e r a s j ewe l .
6 . He was g iven a
r ewa rds f o r h i s hones ty .
7 . I t becomes d ry
when exposed t o sun .
8 . The t r a cks we re
made by s t r ange c r ea tu r e .
9 . Fa the r wen t
t o bank ye s t e rday .
10 . Michae l J ackson i s f amous s i nge r .
EXERCISE 7
Each o f t he fo l l owing s en t ences con t a in s an e r ro r ( Tense s ) which ha s been unde r l i ned . Wr i t e ou t t he co r r ec t an swer .
1 . I am l i v ing i n Wes t e r l ey
s i nce l a s t Sep t embe r .
2 . I have been i n New York two weeks ago .
3 . The phone rung wh i l e I was do ing t he d i she s
4 . I have r ece ived you r l e t t e r
l a s t week .
5 . I f I had t aken pa r t , I w i l l w in t he p r i z e .
6 . They have now r educe t he
number o f p ro j ec t s on t he h igh l ands .
7 . She gave a l oud s c r eam
and f a l l ove r t he cha i r .
8 . We a t e t he ch i cken and a l so d runk t he o r ange j u i ce .
9 . Af t e r t h i s happen , we da red
no t go t he r e aga in .
10 . Has anyone eve r t e l l you t o knock be fo re you en t e r ?
EXERCISE 8
Each o f t he fo l l owing s en t ences con t a in s an e r ro r ( Tense s / Pas s i ve ) wh i ch ha s been unde r l i ned . Wr i t e ou t t he co r r ec t an swer .
1 . Whi l e I am wa t ch ing
t e l ev i s i on l a s t n igh t , someone ca l l ed .
2 . Va luab l e pa in t i ngs
we re s t o l e f r om the ga l l e ry .
3 . I f ound t ha t my d rawer s we re s e a r ched .
4 . I sudden ly no t i c ed t ha t
he ha s t u rned b lue .
5 . The ca r was damage bad ly i n t he a cc iden t .
6 . Teenage r s w i thou t
gu idance can be ea s i l y i n f l uence .
7 . When my
f a the r was do ing h i s work , we w i l l no t d i s t u rb h im .
8 . We had
be t t e r wen t home now. I t i s l a t e .
9 . When I r e ached he r
house , she a l r e ady l e f t .
10 . I f I we re you , I w i l l s e e t he headmas t e r .
EXERCISE 9
E a c h o f t h e f o l l o w i n g s e n t e n c e s c o n t a i n s a n e r r o r ( P a r t i c i p l e s a n d G e r u n d s ) w h i c h h a s b e e n u n d e r l i n e d . W r i t e o u t t h e c o r r e c t a n s w e r .
1 . T h e y w e r e b o r i n g b y t h e
f i l m .
2 . A f t e r t i e d u p t h e t h i e f , I c a l l e d t h e p o l i c e .
3 . ' S t o p c r y o r I w i l l h i t y o u , '
h e t h r e a t e n e d .
4 . T h i s p r o b l e m c a n b e s o l v e d
b y c o n t r o l p o l l u t i o n .
5 . I s a w a m a n c l i m b e d o v e r t h e g a t e .
6 . A l i n a s a w h e r t r i e d t o o p e n
t h e f r o n t d o o r .
7 . T h e g a t e w a s n o t d a m a g e d b u t i t w a s w i d e o p e n e d .
8 . I s a w m y n e i g h b o r w a s
s t a n d i n g b y t h e d o o r .
9 . W e h a d a v e r y f r i g h t e n e d e x p e r i e n c e .
10 . I h e a r d t h e c h i l d s c r e a m e d .
EXERCISE 10
Each o f t he fo l l owing s en t ences con t a in s an e r ro r wh i ch ha s been unde r l i ned . Wr i t e ou t t he co r r ec t an swer .
1 . When you s end t he
fo rms , you shou ld i nc luded a pho tog raph .
2 . I f you have a c a r ,
you can t r ave l ed a round S ingapo re .
3 . The t h i eves mus t had
s t o l en t he
handphone .
4 . Our g roup mus t c l imbed t he h i l l .
5 . When she i s f r e e ,
she w i l l he lp s u s .
6 . Even when he i s s ad , he w i l l j oke s .
7 . We mus t p r ayed t o
God fo r he lp .
8 . Do I mus t go ?
9 . You can l e av ing soon .
10 . He can
ea s i l y r e cogn i ze s h i s o ld f r i ends .
EXERCISE 11
E a c h o f t h e f o l l o w i n g s e n t e n c e s c o n t a i n s a n e r r o r ( C o u n t a b l e / U n c o u n t a b l e N o u n s ) w h i c h h a s b e e n u n d e r l i n e d . W r i t e o u t t h e c o r r e c t a n s w e r .
1 . T h e t e a c h e r g a v e
e a c h o f t h e s t u d e n t a t e s t p a p e r .
2 . I t ' s i m p o r t a n t f o r
e v e r y s t u d e n t s t o h a v e a d i c t i o n a r y .
3 . E v e r y f u r n i t u r e i n
t h a t r o o m i s m a d e
o f w o o d .
4 . P e o p l e ' s i d e a a b o u t v a l u e s c h a n g e .
5 . W e h a v e a l o t
o f w o r k s t o d o .
6 . O n e o f m y m o t h e r ' s r i n g w a s a l s o s t o l e n .
7 . S h e h a s a l o t
o f j e w e l l e r i e s .
8 . T h e b u s i n e s s m a n h a s b o u g h t a l o t o f p r o p e r t i e s .
9 . I t i s w i s e t o h a v e a
s m a l l e r a m o u n t o f c h i l d r e n .
10 . T h e y u s u a l l y h a v e
t h r e e o r l e s s c h i l d r e n .
EXERCISE 12
Each o f t he fo l l owing s en t ences con t a in s an e r ro r ( D i rec t / I nd i r ec t Ques t i ons ) wh i ch ha s been unde r l i ned . Wr i t e ou t t he co r r ec t an swer .
1 . Te l l t he d r i ve r whe re do
you wan t t o go .
2 . He wan t s t o know wha t c an he do .
3 . I ' l l a sk he r wha t i s t he t ime .
4 . We don ' t know why i s he
l a t e .
5 . Te l l me whe re i s t he key .
6 . I wonde r wha t i s she
do ing t he r e .
7 . Why t hey can ' t do i t p rope r ly ?
8 . I unde r s t and why d id he
do i t .
9 . Can anyone t e l l me wha t i s t he s t o ry abou t ?
10 . He r mo the r i s s t ay ing
whe re ?
EXERCISE 13Each of the following sentences contains an error ( Adverbs / Connectors ) which has been underlined. Write out the correct answer. 1. Although he is tired but he wants to play. 2. The weather was such cold that I didn't go out. 3. It was too hot that I couldn't drink it. 4. Unless I study hard, I will pass all my exams. 5. Ronnie is my age wherelse Steve is younger than I. 6. Either Jack will call Susan or Bob. 7. He ate a lot because he was too hungry.
8 . He completed the race in spite his injury. 9 . Marie woke up late. Consequent she missed the train. 10 . Smith is a poor man. Moreover he helps other poor people.
EXERCISE 14Each of the following sentences contains an error ( Prepositions ) which has been underlined. Write out the correct answer. 1. I reached at Semantan Street. 2. About half past nine we arrived the destination. 3. We heard a lot of noise among the jungles 4. We came out from the tree when it was safe. 5. They thanked to the family for helping them. 6. I screamed loudly to him. 7. She wants the best of us. 8 . Parents need to spend more time on their children. 9 . They are able to concentrate of their work. 10 . They spend more time to caring for others.
EXERCISE 15
Each of the following sentences contains an error ( Parts of Speech ) which has been underlined. Write out the correct answer. 1. It difference from one culture to another. 2. I realized it had dead. 3. It was so enjoy. 4. The harmony atmosphere made me feel good. 5. A child needs attention from their parents 6. On New Year's Eve me and my family have dinner together. 7. In spite of his injured, he decided to take part. 8 . The river was more deep than I thought. 9 . The tracks were much more width compared with the tiger's. 10 . Compared with her, my handwriting is neater.
EXERCISE 16
Each of the following sentences contains an error ( Subject-verb Agreement ) which has been underlined. Write out the correct answer. 1. The sizes of houses varies according to the location. 2. He also have a pair of brown eyes. 3. He look very young although he is over 40 years. 4. There are no sharing of space. 5. A small family have a lot of advantages. 6. Her reason for leaving home were not clear. 7. There is a lot of differences between them. 8 . People in the West doesn't know much about us. 9 . My father don't like people who lie. 10 . Who want to read the book first.
EXERCISE 17
Each of the following sentences contains an error ( Vocabulary/Collocation ) which has been underlined. Write out the correct answer.
1. If you give more care and attention, it would fruit a better child. 2. They have increased the bus fees. 3. It's too late to alter any mistakes done. 4. You can see them wondering around our house. 5. The desert was delicious. 6. Every necessary step must be done. 7. They should do their responsibilities well. 8 . He is an oversea graduate. 9 . This scheme has larger advantages 10 . We heard the voice of a gun.
EXERCISE 18
Each of the following sentences contains an error ( Word Order ) which has been underlined. Write out the correct answer. 1. Accidents are easier to happen when motorists speed. 2. The cost of living nowadays is at a very high rate. 3. We saw one tiger was approached to us.
4. For instance, Russia and China they are Communists. 5. Teacher asked some question to the class. 6. Hank do first. 7. The address after the name what you should put. 8 . All of you finished ? 9 . What kind of children did they get this award ? 10 . He is tall and rugged looking man walked towards me.
EXERCISE 19
Each of the following sentences contains an error 1. You can find the toys in the children department. 2. Luggages are sold cheaply here. 3. Although I love my family but I get feed up with them sometimes. 4. He told me don't do it. 5. I went the shopping alone. 6. I have spend all my money.
7. Some animals might attacked if they are provoked. 8 . The man were able to pull out the child quickly 9 . The rings is bigger than her fingers. 10 . The men were kind because he knew what it was to be homeless.
EXERCISE 20
Each of the following sentences contains an error 1. It cause the crack to become wider. 2. The gold did not shone brightly because it was dirty. 3. Rubies and diamond is known as jewels. 4. They found the footprints lefted by the tiger. 5. Raymond shoes because dirty because of the mud. 6. Jewel is a precious stone. 7. Her son are an only child. 8 . Things leave behind by the visitors were handed to him. 9 . The sun was not shine brightly.
10 . She is no time to call anyone.
EXERCISE 21
Each of the following sentences contains an error 1. It was difficult to breath because of the smoke. 2. The books which was found belong to Raynie. 3. The jewellery was not make of gold but of silver. 4. The exposed slope was covering with plastic sheets. 5. People who lives in the east are mainly farmers. 6. I need a scissors. 7. Everyone must do their work. 8 . Which group want to do it first ? 9 . Young people today have so much problems. 10 . There should be more understanding between one and other.
EXERCISE 22
Each of the following sentences contains an error 1. He has a habbit of getting up early. 2. I need a new dress that suitable for a wedding. 3. If you earn more, you are able to spent more. 4. They came to looked for the missing child. 5. What you going to tell your father ? 6. The drain full of rubbish. 7. I very scared and did not run. 8 . They used strong ropes to went down the cliff. 9 . When she smiles, dimples appears on her cheeks. 10 . It is harder to built roads in remote areas.
EXERCISE 23
Each of the following sentences contains an error 1. I heard the dog barked.
2. In the other hand it is cheaper to travel by bus. 3. Less fights occur when the police patrol the streets. 4. They worry on their son's behavior. 5. Mr Lim lives across my house. 6. She works in the women section. 7. If Rose win a trophy, I'll be happy. 8 . He lift his hand to attract attention. 9 . She don't have any money. 10 . Feeling curious, I watched out through the window.
EXERCISE 24
Each of the following sentences contains an error 1. The break-in occurred on last Monday. 2. The shop is opened from 10.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. 3. In the next morning we went to Pulau Besar. 4. She also use her money to help us.
5. They have plenty of time to do their works. 6. We found a purse consisting of $400. 7. Ali said the wrong directions. 8 . The number of crimes done has decreased 9 . I don't know wheather he's coming. 10 . She was brave enought to go alone.
