The weather was terrible ever since we arrived last Friday.
The weather has been terrible ever since we arrived last Friday.


Do you mind telling me how old are you
n Do you mind telling me how old you are
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Im very fond for cats, but unfortunately Im allergic for them.
n   I’m very fond of cats, but unfortunately I’m allergic to them.

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Simon Brown a specialist in contemporary music was interviewed on the radio recently.
n  Simon Brown, a specialist in   contemporary music, was interviewed on the radio recently.

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When your on a plane, its important not to drink to much coffee.
n   When you’re on a plane, it’s important not to drink too much coffee.

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I’ve had a cold for three weeks now and I can’t get rid of it.
n
nTHE SENTENCE IS CORRECT

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As a child I would have a good memory but as I’m getting older it’s getting worse.
n    As a child I had a good memory but as I’m getting older it’s getting worse.

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I’ll never forget to see the eclipse of the sun last year.
n   I’ll never forget seeing the eclipse of the sun last year.

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I don’t have time to meet you today, but tomorrow will be fine.
nTHE SENTENCE IS CORRECT

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I’ve watched television  since I’ve come home from work this evening.
n   I’ve been watching television since I came home from work this evening.

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Try to be more careful! Thats the third time youv’e broken a cup.
n   Try to be more careful! That’s the third time you’ve broken a cup.

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I was wondering why was he always late for work.
n   I was wondering why he was always late for work.
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n   I was wondering, why is he always late for work?

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If you aren’t very good at running, why don’t you concentrate on cycling instead?
nTHE SENTENCE IS CORRECT

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All I want in life is a good health the happiness and a little money.
n   All I want in life is good health, happiness and a little money.
n     (first two articles are not needed)

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If I were you, I would go to the doctor immediately, as that cut looks very deep.
nTHE SENTENCE IS CORRECT
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If she hadn’t slept in she wouldn’t have missed her flight
n   If she hadn’t slept in, she wouldn’t  have missed her flight.

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Centuries ago, people would think the world was flat.
n  Centuries ago, people thought the world was flat.

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My parents wouldn’t let me go to piano lessons, so I teached myself
n   My parents wouldn’t let me go to piano lessons so I taught myself.
n  (comma is optional)

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Why are you returning the milk to the shop? Do you think it’s off?
nTHE SENTENCE IS CORRECT

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He’s been trying to break the world record four times, but he’s always failing.
n   He’s tried to break the world record four times, but he’s always failed.

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