EXERCISE 57.1

Revise the following sentences as necessary. Not all sentences contain an error.

  1. In the 1870s, a group of New York City dog owners formed officially the Westminster Kennel Club.
    In the 1870s, a group of New York City dog owners officially formed the Westminster Kennel Club.

  2. Members of the club enjoyed to tell stories about their dogs’ talents.
    Members of the club enjoyed telling stories about their dogs’ talents.

  3. Soon the group began hosting an annual dog show which dogs were judged and awarded prizes in it.
    Soon the group began hosting an annual dog show in which dogs were judged and awarded prizes.

  4. Was this show that eventually became the Westminster Dog Show, a popular event still held every January.
    It was this show that eventually became the Westminster Dog Show, a popular event still held every January.

  5. The Westminster Kennel Club contributes to charities that help many dogs and pet owners.
    (correct)

  6. If you want to know more about purebred dogs, you have enjoyed watching the Westminster Dog Show.
    If you want to know more about purebred dogs, you will enjoy watching the Westminster Dog Show.