Question

VII. Synthesis: Error Correction. Each of the following sentences has one error in passives. Correct each sentence.

Answer 1

1. Most major newspapers are published every day.

2. The dignitaries were being driven to the trade talks when the limousine had a flat tire.

3. The bread that we put out for the birds got eaten very quickly.

4. The new monorail will have been built by this time next year.

5. I don't recommend buying this chair. It's been damaged; one of its legs is broken.

6. Bobby's crying--he got stung by a bee.

7. By the time the police arrived at the scene of the accident, the debris was cleaned up.

8. Frank gets tutored privately, so his grades are improving.

9. The past can't be changed, but the future can.

10. You have been given a marvelous opportunity, so take advantage of it.