ex5. underline the mistake in each sentence correct it

1. I couldn't make my car to start this morning

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2. I'm sure he isn't incapable of run a mile in fore minutes

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3. good friendship should ne based on mutual understand

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4. I'm delighed hearing that you have made much progress inn your study

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5. there is a lot of work doing here

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6. he was terribly excited to ask to play for Manchester

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7. he could not decide whether to get a job or stuying

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Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.

I’m sure he is incapable in running a mile in four minutes.

A. I’m

B. incapable in

C. running

D. in

Tìm lỗi sai

1. I couldn’t make my car to start this morning. A B C D

2. I’m delighted hearing that you have made much progress in your study. A B C D

3. Mark is very disappointing with the volunteer work in this charity organization. A B C D

4. I usually wear the uniform so I wore jeans to school yesterday. A B C D

5. We walked in the park when it started to rain. A B C D

6. While I was talking to a friend, the children played in the garden. A B C D

7. We planned visiting Paris last week but now we can’t go there due to terrorism. A B C D 8. Tim and I have been friends since 20 years and now we are working at the same place.

A B C D

9. While I was shopping in the mall, I met an old friend in chance. A B C D

10. The film is so excited that a lot of people like to watch it again. A B C D

11. The film has shown at the cinema for a month. A B C D

12. When I do nothing, I find life so boring and meaningful. A B C D

13. Her family and friends advised her concentrate on study. A B C D

14. Teachers can still be creative and let their students to decide how they learn. A B C D 

Exercise 5: Choose the best option (A,B,C,D) to fill each numbered blank in the following letter.

Dear Sir,

I am writing to complain (1) _____ the car that I (2) _____ from you one week ago. This morning when I (3) _____ to start it, the key couldn’t turn in the lock, the battery was (4) ______ and two of the plugs needed changing. Then when I finally got it going, the bonnet wouldn’t stay closed and the driver’s side door fell (5) ______. And when I tried to stop to (6) ______ up the door, the brakes didn’t (7) ______ , so I crashed into a tree and the car was badly (8) ______. One of the wheels came off.

                Do you think this car is (9) ______ $ 150? Well, if you don’t. What are you going (10) ______ about it?

                Yours sincerely,

                Eric Mark

1. A. about          B. of                       C. on                                      D. at

2. A. buy                 B. had bought       C. bought                              D. has bought

3. A. got                 B. tried              C. gave                                  D. took

4. A. full               B. empty             C. filled                       D. flat

5. of                     B. off                 C. away                                 D. on

6. A. get                                 B. give                       C.pick                                    D. come

7. A. go                                  B. come                    C.do                                      D. work

8. A. damaged                      B. destroyed                  C.broken                              D. polluted

9. A. valuable              B. worth                    C.cost                             D. sold

10. A. to do               B. do                       C. done                                  D. did

II. There is one mistake in each sentence, find and correct it. (2.0 pts)

1. My father along with his friend are drinking tea in the living room.

2. He has less friends in his class now than he had last year.

3. I remember that I have something new to told you.

4. It’s important for every students to have a book.

5. He stopped to smoke because cigarettes are harmful to his health.

6. This is my two child. The first is at home.

7. We live in a four - rooms house in the country.

8. When I am sick, my Mom looks at me.

9. There are a few empty apartments near to my house.

10. My birthday is in June 16th.

IV. Find one mistake in each of the following sentences and correct it.

1. I learn how to swim in 2010.

2. Last week I come back to my hometown.

3. Mine house is a very beautiful place. 

4. Do eat much meat because it isn’t good for you. 

5. This is my pen; it isn’t your.

6. I like watching cartoon, so my brother likes playing sport after school.

7. My house is near hers house, so I usually go there and play badminton with her.

8. What a expensive city! 

IV. Find a mistake in each sentence and correct it.

1.Mary and Nick are students, they  has visited the museum 3 times.      __________________

2. John and Sophie have help in the garden for 30 minutes.  ____________

3. My family has lived in this town  in 2010.  ____________

4. How long have you studying English?  ___________

5. She has not working as a teacher for almost 5 years. ___________

6. It’s 3 p.m , the lesson haven’t started yet. _______

7. This is the first time I joined such an exciting party.  __________

8. She hasn’t received any good news since a long time. __________

9.My father hasn’t played any sports for last year. __________

Task 9: There is one grammar mistake in each sentence. Find and correct it.

1.      In New Year’s Eve, my family make a big meal.                                                                  

2.      Life in big cities is more better than in the countryside.                                                              

3.      I must to go to the bank and get some money.                                  

4.      You shouldn’t going out after 10 p.m.

5.      Linda has any pens in her bag.