Complete the following sentences using an appropriate form of the verb given in the brackets.
1. If you ………………….. the dog, it may bite you.
Correct!
Wrong!
2. The old woman looked at the crowds and the traffic in ......................
Correct!
Wrong!
3. The actor ………………… aimed at becoming a great singer.
Correct!
Wrong!
4. We expect the authorities to investigate the case ......................
Correct!
Wrong!
5. His ...................... with work affected his family life.
Correct!
Wrong!
6. His ...................... with the sage changed his outlook.
Correct!
Wrong!
7. My mother is my biggest …………………..
Correct!
Wrong!
8. The floods caused a great deal of ..................... in many parts of the country.
Correct!
Wrong!
9. The robbers tried to …………………. the traveler.
Correct!
Wrong!
10. Although his first few attempts were not .....................…, he did not lose heart.
Correct!
Wrong!
Answers
1. If you provoke the dog, it may bite you.
2. The old woman looked at the crowds and the traffic in bewilderment.
3. The actor wistfully aimed at becoming a great singer.
4. We expect the authorities to investigate the case thoroughly.
5. His preoccupation with work affected his family life.
6. His association with the sage changed his outlook.
7. My mother is my biggest inspiration.
8. The floods caused a great deal of destruction in many parts of the country.
9. The robbers tried to threaten the traveler.
10. Although his first few attempts were not successful, he did not lose heart.
