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Grammar exercise

March 11, 2015 - pdf

Complete the following sentences.

Progress 0 of 7 answered
1. The tremors from India’s nuclear tests …………………. before the finger-pointing began in Washington.
Wrong!
2. For centuries we ..................... to cure the ills of the world.
Wrong!
3. ……………….. from work, she often stops at a bookstore.
Wrong!
4. ………………… the reality, they would not have signed the documents.
Wrong!
5. His ……………….. always creates a good impact.
Wrong!
6. The thieves ………………….., before the police arrived.
Wrong!
7. Your statement that you ………………… his motive cannot be trusted.
Wrong!
Done.
Score: 0/7

Answers

1. The tremors from India’s nuclear tests had barely subsided before the finger-pointing began in Washington.

2. For centuries we have been trying to cure the ills of the world.

3. On her way home from work, she often stops at a bookstore.

4. If they had known the reality, they would not have signed the documents.

5. His courteous behavior always creates a good impact.

6. The thieves had already escaped, before the police arrived.

7. Your statement that you were totally unaware of his motive cannot be trusted.

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