2.1 Rewrite the words in brackets so that the language error is corrected in each sentence. Write down only the word:
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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.
3 done, 2 left today. You're making progress.
