This is a general grammar exercise that tests your knowledge of various grammar rules.
1. A trimmer is a machine used ……………….. grass and weeds.
Correct!
Wrong!
2. To …………………., he lost the bet.
Correct!
Wrong!
3. The circus ……………… round of applause for the perfectly timed acrobatic stunts.
Correct!
Wrong!
4. Because of its warm tropical climate, Hawaii ………………… subzero temperatures.
Correct!
Wrong!
5. You …………………. working hard.
Correct!
Wrong!
Answers
1. A strimmer is a machine used for cutting grass and weeds.
2. To no one’s surprise, he lost the bet.
3. The circus audience gave a well-deserved round of applause for the perfectly timed acrobatic stunts.
4. Because of its warm tropical climate, Hawaii almost never experiences subzero temperatures.
5. You have definitely been working hard. (Adverbs usually go after modal auxiliary verbs and before other verbs.)
