2.1 Rewrite the words in brackets so that the language error is corrected in each sentence. Write down only the word:

Here are the answers to your language and editing skills questions:

2.1 Rewrite the words in brackets so that the language error is corrected in each sentence. Write down only the word:

• 2.1.1. We all (has) to have cell phones nowadays
  • have
• 2.1.2. I hate inconsiderate people (which) litter in the streets
  • who
• 2.1.3. She is an amazing person who has been a true (friends) to me.
  • friend
• 2.1.4. Ouch! I've just gone and hurt (me) by whacking my thumb with a hammer.
  • myself

2.2 Rewrite the following sentence in plural form:

• A local woman is preparing for an event in Bloemfontein
  • Local women are preparing for events in Bloemfontein.
• He sometimes plays soccer for the club in Mangaung
  • They sometimes play soccer for the club in Mangaung.

2.3

• 2.3.1 Rewrite the sentence in future tense: Palesa was reluctant to attend the party
  • Palesa will be reluctant to attend the party.
• 2.3.2 Rewrite the same sentence in past tense: Palesa was reluctant to attend the party
  • Palesa was reluctant to attend the party. (The sentence is already in the simple past tense.)
• Give a synonym for the word "reluctant"
  • unwilling

2.4 Rewrite the following sentence in passive voice:

• The two terrified children from Kimberly found an incredibly enormous snake in the school's parking lot.
  • An incredibly enormous snake was found by the two terrified children from Kimberly in the school's parking lot.

2.5 Rewrite the following sentence in reported speech:

• 'I really have to leave now,' said the man quietly
  • The man said quietly that he really had to leave then.