Question

VI. There is one mistake in each of the following sentences. Find out and correct it.

1. He has waited there for a quarter past six. (1)…………….. 2. Surface mail is many cheaper than air mail. (2)…………….. 3. They do their best to keeping the family happy. (3)……………. 4. The armchair is in the living room, among the television and sofa. (4)……………. 5. Tourists usually have a bus to the countryside. (5)……………

Answer 1

1.for -> since
2. many -> much
3. keeping -> keep
4. among -> between
5.have -> take

Answer 2

1. He has waited there SINCE a quarter past six. 2. Surface mail is MUCH cheaper than air mail. 3. They do their best to KEEP the family happy. 4. The armchair is in the living room, BETWEEN the television and sofa. 5. Tourists usually TAKE a bus to the countryside.

Answer 3

1. for => since

2. many => much

3. keeping => keep

4. among => between

5. have => take