Insert the correct tense of the verb in the blank spaces and complete the sentences.
1I waited for him until he ...............
Wrong!
Use the past simple "came" after "until" because the main action is in the past.
2As long as the rain ..............., I stayed at home.
Wrong!
Use the past simple "continued" because the whole sentence describes a past situation.
3He ran as fast as he ...............
Wrong!
Use "could" because the sentence refers to ability in the past.
4He was so tired that he ............... barely stand.
Wrong!
Use "could" after a past description to show ability at that time.
5Wherever he ..............., the people gathered to listen.
Wrong!
Use the past simple "preached" to match the past main verb "gathered".
6He ............... because he was in a hurry.
Wrong!
Use the past simple "ran" because the reason clause is in the past.
7Although he began late, he ............... first.
Wrong!
Use the past simple "finished" for the completed past action.
8I asked him what I ............... do for him.
Wrong!
Use "could" in reported speech after the past verb "asked".
9He said that he ............... make another attempt.
Wrong!
Use "would" as the past form of "will" in reported speech.
10He rested his horse because it ...............
Wrong!
Use the past continuous "was limping" for an action in progress at that past time.
Answers
- I waited for him until he came.
- As long as the rain continued, I stayed at home.
- He ran as fast as he could.
- He was so tired that he could barely stand.
- Wherever he preached, the people gathered to listen.
- He ran because he was in a hurry.
- Although he began late, he finished first.
- I asked him what I could do for him.
- He said that he would make another attempt.
- He rested his horse because it was limping.
