Part 3. Correct the sentences if necessary. Tick any which are already correct
1. When booking a room for myself and my wife the other day, the receptionist was rather rude to me.
2. Looking at my diary, there were several double-booked appointments.
3. Remember to use unleaded petrol whenever filling the tank.
4. I hope you’ve mentioned this to the concerned people in the matter.
5. Not having written about the required topic, the teacher gave my presentation a low mark.
6. It was an extremely involved story. I couldn’t make head or tail of it.
7. While working in California, my house was damaged by an earthquake.
8. Being such a sunny day, I got up early and went for a swim.
9. Judging from his expression, you’re about to be disciplined!
10. Do you know anyone having been to the Canary Islands?
11. The employees involved will have their pay docked.
12. The club approved of the solution adopted by the sub-committee.
13. Whenever leaving the premises, please ensure that the security system is switched on.
14. Once ensconced in his comfortable armchair, the television didn’t bother him at all.
1. the other – on the other
2. v
3. v
4. in – about
5. the teacher gave my presentation a low mark – my presentation was given a low mark by the teacher
6. involved – involving
7. working – I was working
8. Being – On
9. v
10. v
11. involved – involving
12. v
13. v
14. v
1. the other – on the other
2. v
3. v
4. in – about
5. the teacher gave my presentation a low mark – my presentation was given a low mark by the teacher
6. involved – involving
7. working – I was working
8. Being – On
9. v
10. v
11. involved – involving
12. v
13. v
14. v