Writing Skills3

A. Correct the errors in the sentences.

1. My father is a journalist for seven years.

My father has been a journalist for seven years.

2. My parents was born in 1970 and got married in 1992.

My parents were born in 1970 and got married in 1992.

3. I like Amy and Carol, but I really can’t stand there pets.

I like Amy and Carol, but I really can't stan their pets.

4. The doorbell rang when Mindy talked to her friend on the phone.

The doorbell rang when Mindy was talking to her friend on the phone

5. I had a terrible day at work yesterday. My computer crashed and I lose all my work.

I had a terrible day at work yesterday. My computer crashed and I lost all my work.

6. I think that the athletes should set a better example for young people.

I think that the athletes should set a good example for young people.

7. Although cell phones have changed our lives forever, not everybody like using them.

Although cell phones have changed our lives, not everybody likes using them.

B. Add capitalization and punctuation to the sentences.

1. mike turned to kevin and asked will you help me.

Mike turned to Kevin and asked, will you help me?

2. suddenly the children ran to the door their father was home from his business trip.

Suddenly the children ran to the door, their father was home from his business trip.

3. what do you think people should do to help decrease poverty in developing nations.

What do you think people should do to help decrease poverty in developing nations?

4. sam doesnt like school very much but he does enjoy his english class.

Sam doesnt like school very much, but he does enjoy his English class.

5. frank asked if he wanted time to think about it before he made his decision.

Frank asked if he wanted time to think about it, before he made his decision.

6. my favorite book of all time is oliver twist by charles dickens.

My favorite book of all time is Oliver twist by Charles Dickens.

7. in spite of all the bad reviews I still enjoyed the restaurant.

In spite of all the bad reviews, I still enjoyed the restaurant.