UNIVERSITY OF THE ISTMO

BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN ACCOUNTING

COURSE: ENGLISH V

ACTIVITY # 1: SENTENCE CORRECTIONS

STUDENT: IRELIA ESTEFANI BACORIZO

ID CARD: 5- 716- 1160

PROFESSORA: CLAUDIA ALVARADO

DATE: 26/01/2024
 INTRODUCTION

In order for others to understand you without any problems, it is important that you write
English grammar and, above all, speak correctly. Actually, there are very important places.
For example, English grammar skills are highly valued by people working in Spanish-
speaking companies in the UK or US; Therefore, learning this part of the language is very
useful if you want to see what it is like to work there. The difference between getting a
high paying government job and not being able to further develop your knowledge.
1. I was driven home when I hear the news.

Correction: I was driving home when I hear the news.

Explanation: the affirmative statement is subject+was+verb (base form +ing)

2. They was exercising when they see the accident.

Correction: They were exercising when they saw the accident.
Explanation: To talk about an action that is interrupted by another action, use the
simple past tense and the continuous tense together.

3. I ll buy a new car if, I have enough money.

Correction: If I have enough money, I ´ll buy a new car.
Explanation: It consists of an if clause and a main clause. Use the simple present form
in the if clause and omit to / will.

4. What are you doing last night at 11:00?

Correction: What did you do last night at 11:00?
Explanation: wh-world +did +subject + verb

5. You ought take him to the emergency room.

Correction: You ought to take him to the emergency room.
Explanation: Use the ought to (the correct form) modal verbs to offer advice and
make suggestions.

6. The driver of a motor vehicle involved in an accident should to stop immediately.

Correction: The driver of a motor vehicle involved in an accident should stop
immediately.
Explanation: Use the should (the correct form) modal verbs to offer advice and make
suggestions.

7. You could not want to talk about the accident.

Correction: You might not want to talk about the accident.
Explanation: The correct form for negative suggestion is might not.

8. Let go to that mountain tomorrow!

Correction: Let´s go to that mountain tomorrow!
Explanation: Let's (correct form) is used to suggest that you should do something with
someone else or that you should invite someone.

9.Because don’t you stop drinking?

Correction: You have stop drinking, don´t you?
Explanation: After a main verb in the simple present tense use don´t in the tag
question.

10. We were walking outside when we see a car crash.

Correction: We were walking outside when we saw a car crash.
Explanation: To talk about an action that is interrupted by another action, use the
simple past tense and the continuous tense together. Use the simple past to interrupt
actions.

11. He had being studying English for three years when he started this course.
Correction: He had been studying English for three years when he started this course.
Explanation: The correct form is had been+ verb (base form+ ing).
12. I had working hard, so I felt very tired.
Correction: I had been working hard, so I felt very tired.
Explanation: Make the past perfect continuous with subject + had+ been + verb+ ing.

13. I had been dreamed of finding the perfect car for my family since 2010.
Correction: I had been dreaming of find the perfect car for my family since 2010.
Explanation: Make the past perfect continuous with subject + had+ been + verb+ ing.

14. If the weather improve, we went to the beach.

Correction: If the weather improve, we will go to the beach.
Explanation: The if clause states a possible future situation or condition, and the main
cluse states the probable or certain result.

15.Robert will take a taxi if it rained.

Correction: Robert will take a taxi if it rain.
Explanation: The future tense can also be transformed into the present tense, present
perfect tense, or present perfect tense.

16. If you drunk and driven, you could get into a car accident.
Correction: If you drink and drive, you could get into a car accident.
Explanation: In real conditionals, the verb in the if clause is in the present, even if it
has future meaning.

17. I am in the list, am not I?

Correction: I am in the list, aren´t I?
Explanation: Use the tag question aren´t I with I am.
18. He used to live here, isn’t he?
Correction: He is used to live here, isn’t he?
Explanation: If the sentence is affirmative, the tag question is negative.

19.Two days ago the streets is slippery because it been raining all night.
Correction: Two days ago the streets were slippery because it had been raining all
night.
Explanation: Use the past form and make the past perfect continuous with subject +
had+ been + verb+ ing.

20. If you have be saving, you should has the down payment of 20% in cash.
Correction: If you have be saving, you should have the down payment of 20% in cash.
Explanation: The if clause states a possible future situation or condition, the correct
form is you should+ have.
 CONCLUSION

Correct language is important for English proficiency and self-confidence. Knowing

grammar prevents mistakes in English. Grammar is sometimes more important. If you are
going to an English-speaking country for a job interview, the employer will be interested in
your English and writing skills. Spelling mistakes cut sales in the UK by 50%, so employers
are looking for talented typists. Good pronunciation demonstrates language skills and
attention to detail. This is also important if you are planning to study abroad. Knowing
English grammar can impact your college experience.
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