Question

Find the error and correct it. If there is no error, type "no error". 1. The staff had a party when the boss was on holiday. While the dog’s away! 2.It was difficult working out where to put the new sofa as it is so large. 3. The chair leg snapped because the girl was leaning back on it. 4.The manager stayed clear while his secretary figured over how to use the new computer. 5. Are you aware of any changes to the itinerary? 6. If you are going towards a difficult time, it can help to talk about it. 7.Martin suggested going to the beach. I was thinking that would be a good idea, too – great minds! 8. If everyone could stay calm, please, we will sort the lights out as soon as we can. 9.The ball made a loud noise when it crunched into the wall. 10. The car screamed as it came to a stop – it was a terrifying sound!

Answer 1

1. The staff was having a party when the boss was on holiday.
2. It was difficult to work out where where was put the new sofa as it was so large.
3. no error
4. The manager stayed clear until his secretary figured out how to use the new computer.
5. Are you aware of any changes of the itineary?
6. Of you are going through the difficult time, it can help to talk about it.
7. Martin suggested to go to the beach.
8. everyone stays calm, please, we will sort the lights out as soon as we can.
9. no error
10. The car creaked as it stopped - it was a terrifying sound!

Answer 2

1. The staff had a party when the boss was on holiday. While the cat’s away!
2. It was difficult to work out where to put the new sofa as it is so large.
3. The chair leg snapped because the girl was leaning back on it.
4. The manager stayed clear while his secretary figured out how to use the new computer.
5. No error.
6. If you are going through a difficult time, it can help to talk about it.
7. Martin suggested going to the beach. I was thinking that would be a good idea, too – great minds think alike!
8. If everyone could stay calm, please. We will sort the lights out as soon as we can.
9. The ball made a loud noise when it crashed into the wall.
10. The car screeched as it came to a stop – it was a terrifying sound!