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2.34: Error Correction Activity

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    Complete the activity below

    Read each sentence or question. Think about the intended meaning and determine if the grammar is correct. Focus on the underlined part of each item. If there are any mistakes, correct them. If the sentence or question is correct, write ‘correct’ next to it. Pay attention to & highlight any keywords/expressions that help you decide.

    1. How long do you work at your job?

    2. She has been taken a test for two hours.

    3. I went to San Francisco 5 times last month.

    4. She has giving him a present.

    5. When have you come to the U.S.?

    6. He has a car for two years.

    7. We have done many exercises this semester.

    8. I’ve been studying English since three months.

    9. He has come to the U.S. five months ago.

    10. He has learned a lot of English since he has come to theU.S.

    11. He has seen never a foreign movie.

    12. My family has been living in California for many years.

    13. How long you have been a teacher?

    14. Have you gone ever to France?

    15. I haven’t eaten dinner already.

    16. I been living in New York for two years.

    17. Have you finished your homework already?

    18. He’s listen to that CD many times.

    19. How many times have you been going to Los Angeles?

    20. How long time have you had your job?

    21. I’ve never been visiting Paris.


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