Fill in the blanks.
1I want to know why ............... late.
Wrong!
In an indirect question, the correct word order is "you are" after the question word.
2If she had asked me, I ............... her.
Wrong!
In the third conditional main clause, use "would have told" for an unreal past result.
3She would have come if you ............... her.
Wrong!
In the third conditional if-clause, use "had informed" for the unreal past condition.
4We are looking forward ............... you.
Wrong!
After "look forward", use the pattern "to meeting" with a gerund.
5The more you praise him, the more arrogant ...............
Wrong!
In this comparative structure, the normal statement word order is "he becomes".
6The louder you speak, ............... you confuse me.
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The parallel comparative structure needs "the more" in the second clause.
7Would you mind ............... me your pen?
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After "Would you mind", use the gerund "lending".
8............... you study well, you cannot pass.
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"Unless" means "if not", which fits the condition for not passing.
9This boy is ............... to work.
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The structure "too lazy" means lazy beyond the point of being able to work.
10If I were the king, you ............... my queen.
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In the second conditional main clause, use "would be" for an unreal present result.
11She is very fond ............... her cats and dogs.
Wrong!
The adjective phrase is "fond of" before the thing someone likes.
12He enjoys ............... with children.
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After "enjoy", use the gerund "playing".
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- I want to know why you are late.
- If she had asked me, I would have told her.
- She would have come if you had informed her.
- We are looking forward to meeting you.
- The more you praise him, the more arrogant he becomes.
- The louder you speak, the more you confuse me.
- Would you mind lending me your pen?
- Unless you study well, you cannot pass.
- This boy is too lazy to work.
- If I were the king, you would be my queen.
- She is very fond of her cats and dogs.
- He enjoys playing with children.