1The boy ............... playing the piano.
Wrong!
The singular subject needs "is" in the present continuous.
2We ............... sent the parcel.
Wrong!
Use "have" with "we" to form the present perfect.
3I have ............... working since morning.
Wrong!
The present perfect continuous uses "been" before the -ing form.
4Uncle said that he ............... come with me.
Wrong!
In reported speech after a past reporting verb, "will" usually changes to "would".
5I ............... visit the beach when I was in Mumbai.
Wrong!
Use "used to" for a past habit that is no longer true.
6He ............... not go out alone at night.
Wrong!
As a modal auxiliary in a negative sentence, "dare" does not take -s.
7She ............... to speak to me.
Wrong!
Before the infinitive with to, use the ordinary verb phrase "doesn't dare".
8It isn't necessary; you ............... write to him.
Wrong!
When something is not necessary, the modal negative "need not" is followed by the base verb.
9You don't need ............... for me.
Wrong!
After the ordinary verb phrase "don't need", use the infinitive "to wait".
10You ............... have told me before borrowing my car.
Wrong!
To criticize a past action, use "should" before have and the past participle.
11............... I carry this bag for you?
Wrong!
For a polite offer with I or we, use "Shall".
12............... you help me with the cooking?
Wrong!
For a polite request, use "Would" before the subject and base verb.
Done.
Score: 0/12
Answers
- The boy is playing the piano.
- We have sent the parcel.
- I have been working since morning.
- Uncle said that he would come with me.
- I used to visit the beach when I was in Mumbai.
- He dare not go out alone at night.
- She doesn’t dare to speak to me.
- It isn’t necessary; you need not write to him.
- You don’t need to wait for me.
- You should have told me before borrowing my car.
- Shall I carry this bag for you?
- Would you help me with the cooking?
