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From the marked areas A, B, C and D, identify the one that is wrong, correct it.

     
1.   (A) Please sitting down. The manager is (B) on the phone. He says (C) he will probably see you (D) in a few minutes' time.
     
2.   Some committee members (A) disagreed with the chairman. (B) They attacked on his illogical thinking. But the majority of them (C) were not against him. (D) Instead, they backed him up.
     
3.   We (A) paid a visit to Australia last month. (B) We spend not only some time (C) in the urban area but also went to the countryside (D) from time to time.
     
4.   Please (A) send me an application form together with (B) the latest prospectus. (C) If possible, also give me (D) other relevant informations.
     
5.   A person should always (A) keep one's word if he hopes (B) to be trusted. (C) On the other hand, nobody will have any respect for him (D) if he breaks his promises too often.
     
6.   X : When did (A) the workers start working ?

Y : In the morning (B) at about 8.30. (C) And they went home after (D) they had been finishing their work.

     
7.   X : (A) Has your husband be to Hong Kong (B) before ?

Y : (C) I think he hasn't. (D) He simply has no time.

     
8.   X : Charlie and his family (A) are living here for many years. Do you think (B) so ?

Y : Yes, (C) I certainly think so, but I'm not sure (D) how many years.

     
 
    Answers
     
1.  

A

Please sit down

     
2.  

B

They attacked

     
3.  

B

We spent not only some time

     
4.  

D

other relevant information

     
5.  

A

keep his word

     
6.  

D

they had finished their work

     
7.  

A

Has your husband been

     
8.  

A

have been living here

     
 
 

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