Fill in the blanks.
1. 'I haven't turned in the assignment ‘………………………….. have I.’
Correct!
Wrong!
After a negative remark, we can add another negative remark to it with neither or nor.
2. She is ........................... cute.
Please select 2 correct answers
Correct!
Wrong!
We do not use so much to modify adjectives and adverbs.
3. She worked hard so that she ................................. more.
Correct!
Wrong!
4. I waited for ........................... two hours and then I went home.
Correct!
Wrong!
We can use another with plural expressions of quantity.
5. I call my mother ..............................
Correct!
Wrong!
Everyday means ordinary or typical. Every day means each day.
6. My ……………………………… too heavy.
Correct!
Wrong!
Luggage does not have a plural form.
7. Either Sam or Peter .............................. to bring the violin.
Correct!
Wrong!
Use a singular verb when two singular nouns are connected by either/or.
8. I would rather you .................................... talking to her.
Correct!
Wrong!
Use a past tense after would rather to refer to the future.
9. At least 10 people ................................... in the explosion.
Correct!
Wrong!
A passive verb is required here.
10. A number of people .................................. to migrate.
Correct!
Wrong!
Use a plural verb after a number of; use the simple present to talk about facts.
11. The number of people who want to migrate ................................. on the rise.
Correct!
Wrong!
Use a singular verb after the number of.
Answers
- ‘I haven’t turned in the assignment ‘Neither / Nor have I.’
- She is so/very cute.
- She worked hard so that she might earn more.
- I waited for another two hours and then I went home.
- I call my mother every day.
- My luggage is too heavy.
- Either Sam or Peter has to bring the violin.
- I would rather you stopped talking to her.
- At least 10 people have been killed in the explosion.
- A number of people want to migrate.
- The number of people who want to migrate is on the rise.
