Correct or Incorrect Sentences Is the Sentence Correct? Make a choice by clicking on the button, then compare it with the correct answer hidden under the answer button.She studies here on this desk.CorrectIncorrect Answer Incorrect: She studies here at this desk. Note: preposition George is used to running in the park after 8 p.m.CorrectIncorrect Answer Correct: George is used to running in the park after 8 p.m. I don't like when he tells me that I have to read books.CorrectIncorrect Answer Incorrect: I don't like IT when he tells me that I have to read books. Note: like - transitive verb Sky Dive is a dangerous sport.CorrectIncorrect Answer Incorrect: Sky Diving (To Sky Dive) is a dangerous sport. Note: Infinitive or gerund as subject We can't afford to pay such high rent.CorrectIncorrect Answer Correct: We can't afford to pay such high rent. She glanced at the handsome man seated next to her.CorrectIncorrect Answer Correct: She glanced at the handsome man seated next to her. He sent to his teacher a beautiful Christmas card.CorrectIncorrect Answer Incorrect: He sent his teacher a beautiful Christmas card. Note: indirect and direct object order The law states that smoking is forbidden in most public areas.CorrectIncorrect Answer Correct: The law states that smoking is forbidden in most public areas. Thanks God she didn't do it.CorrectIncorrect Answer Incorrect: Thank God she didn't do it. Note: pay attention to the expression I haven't done the homework, and my sister hasn't either.CorrectIncorrect Answer Correct: I haven't done the homework, and my sister hasn't either. She cleaned the house and after she ironed the clothes.CorrectIncorrect Answer Incorrect: She cleaned the house and after that (afterwards, then) she ironed the clothes. Note: sequence of events She both speaks and she writes German very well.CorrectIncorrect Answer Incorrect: She both speaks and writes German very well. Note: parallelism She has never been too demanding, nor does she plan to be so now.CorrectIncorrect Answer Correct: She has never been too demanding, nor does she plan to be so now. Never I have had such bad experience in my life.CorrectIncorrect Answer Incorrect: Never have I had such bad experience in my life. Note: word order The more they have, the more they want.CorrectIncorrect Answer Correct: The more they have, the more they want. She is very mature despite of her age.CorrectIncorrect Answer Incorrect: She is very mature despite her age. Note: no preposition after despite It's essential that she participates in the class.CorrectIncorrect Answer Incorrect: It's essential that she participate in the class. Note: subjunctive mood I wish I had studied for the exam.CorrectIncorrect Answer Correct: I wish I had studied for the exam. So hoarse she was that she could not make the speech.CorrectIncorrect Answer Incorrect: So hoarse was she that she could not make the speech. Note: word order
