Question

VII. Synthesis: Error Correction. Each of the following sentences has one error in passives. Correct each sentence.

1. Most major newspapers is published every day.
Most mayor newspapers are published every day.
2. The dignitaries was being driven to the trade talks when the limousine had a flat tire.
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3. The bread that we put out for the birds got ate very quickly.
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4. The new monorail will have been build by this time next year.
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5. I don't recommend buying this chair. It's being damaged; one of its legs is broken.
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6. Bobby's crying--he got stinging by a bee.
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7. By the time the police arrived at the scene of the accident, the debris had cleaned up.
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8. Frank getting tutored privately, so his grades are improving.
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9. The past can't be change, but the future can.
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10. You have been giving a marvelous opportunity, so take advantage of it.
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Answer 1

1. Most major newspapers are published every day.

2. The dignitaries were being driven to the trade talks when the limousine had a flat tire.

3. The bread that we put out for the birds got eaten very quickly.

4. The new monorail will have been built by this time next year.

5. I don't recommend buying this chair. It's been damaged; one of its legs is broken.

6. Bobby's crying--he got stung by a bee.

7. By the time the police arrived at the scene of the accident, the debris was cleaned up.

8. Frank gets tutored privately, so his grades are improving.

9. The past can't be changed, but the future can.

10. You have been given a marvelous opportunity, so take advantage of it.