In the following pairs of sentences, a, b or both are correct. Put a cross (X) next to every
sentence that is incorrect. Write the correction.
Example:
a) Drop a line when you get there.
b) He was upset to discover he dropped from the team. (X) (had been/ was dropped)
1-
a Inflation was increased over the last six
months. X (has increased)
b My salary was increased by just over 5 percent. (correct)
2-
a They have expanded production facilities at the
Old factory. (correct)
b Metal is expanded when heated. X (expands)
* I understand -Metal expands when heated- is correct because it is an ergative verb. But why -Metal is expanded when heated- is wrong?
* I also understand -Inflation has increased by just over 50 percent- is right. But why -Inflation was increased over the last six months.- is wrong?
Thanks in advance!
