Mastering English Sentence Correction and Grammar

Section A: Passive Voice Sentence Corrections

This section focuses on sentences primarily in the passive voice, highlighting common grammatical and spelling errors for improved clarity and accuracy.

1. The door is opened by the waitress.
2. The book will be written in June.
3. The teacher is being helped by the pupil.
4. The money wasn't kept by Jack.
5. My uncle has been made a captain.
6. This house is always admired.
7. Were you frightened by the noise?
8. The visitors weren't being welcomed by my neighbor.
9. Her work had been finished at that time.
10. You aren't going to be persuaded.
11. This play will be forgotten in a few years' time.
12. The car is going to be driven by his daughter.
13. You aren't going to be lent enough money. (Note: "Enough money isn't lent" is also a corrected form.)
14. These children had been brought up very badly.
15. A terrible mistake has been made by the sailors.
16. The service is included in the bill.
17. I was being taken to the cinema by my nephew.
18. Pet dogs weren't allowed in this shop.
19. My questions weren't being answered.
20. Your books are being used in our class.
21. Your brother wasn't seen.
22. Jokes were told to us by Paul. (Alternatively: We were told jokes by Paul.)
23. He had been attacked and robbed in the street.
24. The water will be discussed tomorrow.
25. The dinner is going to be cooked by the maid.
26. This day will be remembered all her life by Pamela.
27. The boxes are opened, but the cigarettes aren't taken out.
28. A cheque is being given to Daniel. (Alternatively: Daniel is being given a cheque.)
29. This fish has been cooked very well.
30. You weren't expected until two o'clock.

Section B: Active Voice Sentence Corrections

Here, we correct sentences primarily in the active voice, focusing on verb tense, vocabulary, and general grammar to enhance expression.

1. They used to start engines by hand.
2. My uncle has driven the same car for ages.
3. Grandfather was telling bedtime stories.
4. The students will have to adopt a different attitude.
5. The fastest runner will win a medal.
6. Aunt Kate is going to play the piano.
7. Your brother must send this invitation immediately.
8. Somebody has hidden the watch in the garden.
9. The secretary is making an appointment.
10. Somebody was checking passports at the airport.

Section C: Modal Verbs and Mixed Sentence Corrections

This section addresses sentences involving modal verbs and other common grammatical constructions, ensuring accuracy and clarity in various contexts.

1. Drinks can't be taken out of the bar.
2. That TV set may have to be replaced.
3. That van can't be used.
4. Richard may have been caught.
5. Cars mustn't be parked.
6. A holiday ought to be taken by your father.
7. Jim shouldn't have been dismissed.
8. What Mummy says must be done.
9. All the questions had to be answered.
10. Mary used to be picked up at the office.