Error Identification-Grammar Diagnostics

(16) She had to lay down for an hour after a long day at work.

• (a) had to lay down
• (b) for an hour
• (c) after a long day at work
• (d) No error.

Answer

Correct Answer: (a) had to lay down
The correct verb is “lie down” instead of “lay down.” Therefore, it should be “She had to lie down for an hour after a long day at work.”

(17) The weather is so hot that I can’t hardly stand it.

• (a) can’t hardly
• (b) that I
• (c) stand it
• (d) No error.

Answer

Correct Answer: (a) can’t hardly
The use of “can’t hardly” is a double negative. It should be “can hardly” to indicate difficulty.

(18) My sister and I is going to the concert tomorrow.

• (a) My sister and I
• (b) is going
• (c) to the concert
• (d) No error.

Answer

Correct Answer: (a) My sister and I
The subject “My sister and I” is plural, so the verb should also be plural. It should be “My sister and I are going to the concert tomorrow.”

(19) The book was laying on the table all day.

• (a) The book was laying
• (b) on the table
• (c) all day
• (d) No error.

Answer

Correct Answer: (a) The book was laying
The correct verb is “lying” instead of “laying.” Therefore, it should be “The book was lying on the table all day.”

(20) I’m looking forward to meet my friends this weekend.

• (a) I’m looking
• (b) to meet my friends
• (c) this weekend.
• (d) No error.

Answer

Correct Answer: (b) to meet my friends
The correct phrase is “looking forward to meeting,” not “looking forward to meet.” Therefore, it should be “I’m looking forward to meeting my friends this weekend.”