Correct only five of the following:
- I am looking forward to seeing you on Monday.
- How many students are ready to take the test today?
- I contacted my five colleagues but none of them responded.
- I am tired and would not rather go out this evening.
- Our economic situation is getting worse day by day.
- One can find useful information about eating nutritionally on the internet.
- I couldn’t find you there yesterday.
- Orphaned in infancy, he was brought about by his grandparents.
- I am too tired to go out this evening.
Re-write the following sentences (only five) after filling in the blanks with appropriate prepositions.
- What can be the reason for his absence?
- You won’t be able to bring him on his knees.
- I was utterly unaware of the looming threat.
- Please remind me of the meeting next week.
- We shouldn’t give up on such pressure tactics.
- Heavy rains are generally preceded by violent winds.
- Did you pay the bill in cash?
- I agreed to his revised plan.
Re-write any five of the following sentences with corrected punctuation, without splitting a sentence or adding/changing any word.
- Courts were open today, however, no cases were heard.
- His duty was clear: “He had to report theft”.
- Did he really say; “I can do it again”?
- ‘Great Expectations’ is an autobiographical novel.
- The item was discussed and decided, however, members were by no means convinced.
- Theatrical performances are governed by one simple principle: “The quality of play depends on the quantity of pay”.
- Who said these famous words: “I regret having just one life to lose for my country.”
- Shakespeare’s Play Hamlet is popular due to the complex character of Hamlet.
