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[jikyta]

These sentences are really confusing. I want to know why this is wrong.

* Robin forced the policeman go.
*He came by a large sum of money.
* Did in a corner Jack sit?
* Nancy is eager to please.
* it is eager to love a kitten.
* has the nurse slept the baby yet?
* That bird can fly amazes.
* I was surprised for you to get married.
* I wonder who and Mary went swimming
* Myself bit John
* What did Alice eat the toadstool and?

Can you explain why these is wrong??

[lotus]

Hi jikyta,

* Robin forced the policeman to go.
*He came by a large sum of money.
* Did Jack sit in a corner?
* Nancy is eager to please.
* (He/She) wants to love a kitten.
* Did the nurse put the baby to sleep yet?
* I'm amazed that the bird can fly.
* I was surprised when you got married.
* I wonder who Mary went swimming with?
* I bit John.
* After Alice ate the toadstool, what happened?

There are too many explanations for the corrections. You should check with your textbook, teacher or tutor as to why the changes were made.


--lotus