4 Decide whether each sentence is grammatically possible or not. Write or X (correct or incorrect). 0 If it hadn’t been for David, I would being lost in the forest. X
1 I’d rather you don’t use sticky tape on the walls. ___
2 He won’t allow anyone to use his computer. ___
3 If you’re going to the shops, may you get me a pint of milk? ___
4 Everyone on the course was sent a welcome letter. ___
5 Police are treating the series of fires as suspicious. ___
- This sentence is grammatically correct. "I'd rather" is used to express a preference or a request.
Answer:
2. He won’t allow anyone to use his computer.
- This sentence is grammatically correct. "Won't allow" is a negative expression of permission or prohibition.
Answer:
3. If you’re going to the shops, may you get me a pint of milk?
- This sentence is grammatically incorrect. The correct form would be "Can you get me a pint of milk if you're going to the shops?"
Answer: X
4. Everyone on the course was sent a welcome letter.
- This sentence is grammatically correct. The passive voice is used here to show that the action of sending the letter was done to everyone on the course.
Answer:
5. Police are treating the series of fires as suspicious.
- This sentence is grammatically correct. "Are treating" is used to indicate an ongoing action.
Answer: