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Gap Filling Exercise

June 29, 2022 - A2pdf

Fill in the blanks.

Progress 0 of 12 answered
1I am proud ............... the race.
Wrong!
After some words either an infinitive or an ing form can be used.
2Our team has a decent chance ............... the game.
Wrong!
After some words either an infinitive or an ing form can be used.
3That movie doesn’t deserve ...............
Wrong!
That movie doesn't deserve watching means the same as that movie doesn't deserve to be watched.
4He ............... up before I could say anything.
Wrong!
To hang up is to cut a phone connection.
5He ............... saying that they were just friends.
Wrong!
Kept is the past simple form of keep.
6He asked what I ...............
Wrong!
7She ............... against the wall.
Wrong!
8It is a well ............... story.
Wrong!
9You didn’t speak to James, ...............?
Wrong!
10He was respected by the people with ............... he worked.
Wrong!
11She looks older ............... she is.
Wrong!
12Do you know what ............... doing?
Wrong!
In an indirect question, the subject goes before the auxiliary verb.
Done.
Score: 0/12

Answers

  1. I am proud Either could be used here the race.
  2. Our team has a decent chance Either could be used here the game.
  3. That movie doesn’t deserve watching
  4. He hung up up before I could say anything.
  5. He kept saying that they were just friends.
  6. He asked what I meant
  7. She Either could be used here against the wall.
  8. It is a well written story.
  9. You didn’t speak to James, did you?
  10. He was respected by the people with whom he worked.
  11. She looks older than she is.
  12. Do you know what you are doing?
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