Question

Tick ( \/ ) if the sentence is correct. Rewrite the incorrect sentences. 1. I am knowing Jim very well because we went to university together. 2. We don't often visit our cousins in the countryside. 3. My grandfather is a scientist and he is liking to invent things. 4. Michael is a chef, but never he cooks at home for his family! 5. Teenagers become more and more independent these days. 6. The sun is rising in the east and it is setting in the west. 7. Why does your little sister cry? Is she thirsty?

Answer 1

1. I know Jim very well because we went to university together. (глагол не используется в аспекте continuous; всегда в progressive)
2. correct (хотя лучше вынести "often" в самый конец, но не думаю, что это критично)
3. My grandfather is a scientist and he likes to invent things. (то же, что и в первом пункте)
4. Michael is a chef, but never does he cook at home for his family! (неверная синтаксическая форма инверсии)
5. Teenagers are becoming more and more independent these days. (маркер аспекта continuous - "these days")
6. The sun rises in the east and sets in the west. (general truth)
7. Why is your little sister crying? Is she thirsty? (нелогично: little sister не может плакать всегда из-за того, что она испытывает жажду, поскольку, если не утолять жажду, можно умереть, то есть "всегда" прекратится; т.о., она плачет в данный момент)

Answer 2

Tick the correct sentences:

1. I am knowing Jim very well because we went to university together. [ ] (Incorrect) Correction: I know Jim very well because we went to university together.

2. We don't often visit our cousins in the countryside. [ / ] (Correct)

3. My grandfather is a scientist and he is liking to invent things. [ ] (Incorrect) Correction: My grandfather is a scientist and he likes to invent things.

4. Michael is a chef, but never he cooks at home for his family! [ ] (Incorrect) Correction: Michael is a chef, but he never cooks at home for his family!

5. Teenagers become more and more independent these days. [ / ] (Correct)

6. The sun is rising in the east and it is setting in the west. [ / ] (Correct)

7. Why does your little sister cry? Is she thirsty? [ / ] (Correct)