Question

The sentences below contain mistakes. Rewrite them so they are correct.
1 It is reported to be the cost of living is getting higher and higher.
2 I really don’t think you must spend all your salary on going out.
3 Shall you be able to work late this week? I’d really appreciate it.
4 Having a part-time job is believed that is a good thing.
5 I was let to take the afternoon off work as I had to attend a seminar.
6 This is such a detailed piece of work; it’s hard to believe he made it by his own hands.

Answer 1

1 It is reported to be the cost of living is getting higher and higher.

It is reported THAT the cost of living is getting higher and higher.

* The cost of living is reported TO BE getting higher and higher.

2 I really don’t think you must spend all your salary on going out.

I really don’t think you SHOULD spend all your salary on going out.

3 Shall you be able to work late this week? I’d really appreciate it.

WILL you be able to work late this week? I’d really appreciate it.

4 Having a part-time job is believed that is a good thing.

Having a part-time job is believed TO BE a good thing.

5 I was let to take the afternoon off work as I had to attend a seminar.

I was ALLOWED to take the afternoon off work as I had to attend a seminar.

6 This is such a detailed piece of work; it’s hard to believe he made it by his own hands.

This is such a *** detailed piece of work; it’s hard to believe he made it WITH his own hands.

*** dainty piece of delicate workmanship

Answer 2

Ответ:

1. It is said that the cost of living is getting higher and higher

2. I really believe that you shouldn't spend all your salary on a walk

3. I would really appreciate it if you could work late

4. Compilation is considered a good thing

5. I was released in the afternoon because I have to attend a seminar

6. It's hard to believe that he did it with his own hands, because it is such a difficult job