7. There is an error in each sentence against which a blank has been given. Write the incorrect word and the correction in the correct blank as given in the example. Remember to underline the word which you have supplied. a. Do he not help everyone? Error: do Correction: does b. No sooner did the cage open when the birds flew out. Error: when Correction: than c. They were not only tired and also hungry after the journey. Error: and Correction: but d. You have read the book 'Oliver Twist', had you? Error: had Correction: haven't e. Sara and Siya work well together, don't we? Error: we Correction: they
Answer (1)
In present simple tense questions and negative sentences, use "does" with singular third-person subjects. Since "he" is singular third-person, "does" is correct.
b. No sooner did the cage open when the birds flew out.
Error: "when"
Correction: "than"
