Activity 2: Underline the errors in the following sentences and write down the correct sentences

in the spaces given.

1 The crowd, which gathered outside the actor’s hotel on Friday, were surprisingly well-behaved.
The crowd, which gathered outside the actor’s hotel on Friday, was surprisingly well-behaved.

2 People who board at their own risk are also required to take responsibility for his or her belongings.
People who board at their own risk are also required to take responsibility for their belongings.

3 Him and his family like to stay at their vacation house whenever they visit Hawaii.

He and his family like to stay at their vacation house whenever they visit Hawaii.

4 When my cook is away, I have no alternate but to order food.

When my cook is away, I have no alternative but to order food.
5 There is always an atmosphere of healthy competition between Tom and I when we play tennis.
There is always an atmosphere of healthy competition between Tom and me when we play tennis.

6 When one begins to cycle, it’s is important to work on your balance and learn to pedal without hesitation.
When one begins to cycle, it is important to work on your balance and learn to pedal without hesitation.

7 I like to visit historic places like Taj Mahal.

I like to visit historic places like the Taj Mahal

8 Sarah told Emma that she might be suffering from diverticulitis and that consulting a doctor is a must.
Sarah told Emma that she might be suffering from diverticulitis and that consulting a doctor was a must.

9 Nobody – not even Trevor – were excited about the game.

Nobody, not even Trevor, was excited about the game.

10 It has been a hectic day. Let me lay down for a nap.

It has been a hectic day. Let me lie down for a nap.

11 If I was a queen, I’d never have to work.

12 Ellen never liked jogging, lifting weights or to go to a gym.

13 The TV program shows how quick the rocket takes off.

14 Of the two cars I drive, I liked the Mercedes best.

15 While most crew members are mild-mannered, the director is often accused to be too harsh with the artistes.

16 John’s friends always believed their not good at basketball.

17 Neeta complemented me on my dancing skills.

18 Randy said he has not talked to neither Tim or Susan for months.

19 Natalie couldn’t barely understand the instructions.

20 We split the profit between the three of us.

21 The zoo comprises of mammals, birds and reptiles.

22 Revenues for 2004 were US$14.5b, compared to US$13.1b in 2003.

23 I ensure you that you will get a new sports kit for your next tournament.