FCE - Informal Letters exercise 2

Correct the typical mistakes - 2

Correct the answers by referring to the code, which tells you the part of the sentence that is wrong. Write the corrections to make a correct phrase in the spaces.

Key to symbols:
ph = complete phrase needs re-writing.
ww = wrong word.
g = grammar error.
t = tense or aspect error.
pr = wrong preposition.
s = syntax error (wrong order).
r = wrong register (formal / informal).
mw = missing word.
o = omit a word or words.
pu = punctuation.
s = spelling.
sm = semantics (wrong meaning).
_ = part of word missing.

Likes

1) We don't have lot in common. (mw)

We don't have in common.

2) Your favourite band is the Kaiser Chiefs and I like too. (mw)

Your favourite band is the Kaiser Chiefs and I too.

3) I love going to a castle. (o, _ )

I love going to .

4) I like play basketball. (g)

I like basketball.

5) I really like rock's music too. (g)

I really like too.

6) I don't know who's the Kaiser Chiefs. (g, s)

I don't know who .

7) I like all kind of music. ( _ )

I like all music.

8) My favourite band is the same as you. (g)

My favourite band is the same .

9) I like listening to songs of them. (g)

I like listening to .

10) I love travel. (g)

I love .

*Incorrect answers are shown in red. You have TWO chances to find the correct answers.

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