Instant Quiz
Can you correct the error in the sentence below? Scroll to the bottom of today’s post for the answer.
Because the engine sounded differently yesterday, I made an appointment with Joe’s Garage.
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Instant Quiz ANSWER
The engine sounded different: drop the ly ending.
Here’s the correct sentence: Because the engine sounded different yesterday, I made an appointment with Joe’s Garage.
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