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Matfever Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

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Hi, good morning!
I am very suprise at the new forum's theme
Alright, I have some incorret sentences and I have to correct it, please check!


1. A jelly fish, which isn't really a fish, it has no brain, no bones, and no face.
I think "it" is wrong and omit it

2. DOSON (name of a beach), which was located 20 km South East of HAIPHONG (name of a city), is one of the most beautiful beaches in VIETNAM.
was > is

3. I have just seen boys from Africa where I met at the International House party last week.
where > which

4. That company sold most sophisticated computer equipment that we had ever found.
had ever found > had never found

5. Anyone who arrive early will get the best selection of seat.
who > that

6. It was him who came running into the classroom with the news.
who > that

7. Betty is one of the women who is responsible for organizing the outing.
who is > who are

8. The actress who plays this role will receive an award when the critics will see her performance.
will see > see

9. The energy comes from the sun is called solar energy.
comes > coming

10. The man I introduced you to him last night maybe the next president of the university.
omit "him"

11. The only teachers who were required to attend the meeting were Geogre, Betty, Jill and me.
who were > to be

12. There was a time which I used to swim 5 laps everyday, but now I don't have enough time.
which > when

13. It was in the village where spent my childhood with my family.
where > that

14. Each package that is not properly wrapped have to be returned to the sender.
that > which

15. The libary from that we often borrow is famous in the city.
that > which
My correction is right or wrong? Thank you!
  

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These need correcting. A strike-out indicates that you have chosen the wrong part of the sentence: 3. I have just seen boys from Africa where I met at the International House party last week.

  • These need correcting.
  • A strike-out indicates that you have chosen the wrong part of the sentence: 3.
  • I have just seen boys from Africa where I met at the International House party last week.
  • where > which-- Yes, but the sentence needs another correction, too.
  • 4.
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These need correcting. A strike-out indicates that you have chosen the wrong part of the sentence:

3. I have just seen boys from Africa where I met at the International House party last week.
where > which-- Yes, but the sentence needs another correction, too.

4. That company sold most sophisticated computer equipment that we had ever found.
had ev
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3. at which I met
-- The mistake is elsewhere. Check the original sentences for typing mistakes.
5. who > that (my teacher said "anyone + that)-- Your teacher is wrong. There are 2 other mistakes in this sentence.
6. who > that (I used the form: It + be + S + that..). No, no! 'Who' is almost always preferable to 'that' for people. The mistak
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No. The original sentences which I typed are right.
And that's all I can do. Thanks anyway.
Bye!
You have a poor attitude for a learner. All of the sentences I indicated are wrong, and it is either your fault or your teacher's fault. The correct forms are in bold:

3. I have just seen the boys from Africa whom I met at the International Hous

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