Complete the following sentences using an appropriate word or phrase.
1Do you enjoy ............... models from clay?
Wrong!
After "enjoy", use the gerund "making".
2While holidaying in Sydney, Martin ............... a strong Australian accent.
Wrong!
The verb "acquired" means developed or picked up an accent over time.
3............... he was, he played well.
Wrong!
The emphatic concession pattern is adjective + "though", so "Tired though" is correct.
4............... she was, she could not react at all.
Wrong!
The concession pattern adjective + "as" is used in "Shocked as".
5The front door was open, ............... nobody was at home.
Wrong!
The contrast between the open door and the empty house needs "but".
6The bell has already ...............
Wrong!
After "has", use the past participle "rung".
7Stella ............... wait for her birthday.
Wrong!
Use "can hardly" to mean she is very excited and impatient.
8There were ............... students in the class than expected.
Wrong!
Use "fewer" with countable plural nouns such as students.
9I did ............... work today than yesterday.
Wrong!
Use "less" with uncountable nouns such as work.
10Dad has ............... on the sofa all morning.
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The past participle of "lie" meaning recline is "lain".
Answers
- Do you enjoy making models from clay?
- While holidaying in Sydney, Martin acquired a strong Australian accent.
- Tired though he was, he played well.
- Shocked as she was, she could not react at all.
- The front door was open, but nobody was at home.
- The bell has already rung.
- Stella can hardly wait for her birthday.
- There were fewer students in the class than expected.
- I did less work today than yesterday.
- Dad has lain on the sofa all morning.
