Fill in the blanks.
1. I got a cramp in my leg while I …………………
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When the main verb is in the past tense, use a past tense in the subordinate clause as well. Use continuous tenses for the longer background action and simple tenses for the short action that happens in the middle of the longer action.
2. We …………………… hear the crash of pots and pans in the kitchen.
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3. His crude manners made others …………………….. him.
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After make use an infinitive without to.
4. The creation of new playgrounds ……………………. the children.
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5. Edison …………………….. with the invention of the phonograph.
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6. The hunter ……………………… up as close to the deer as possible.
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To creep is to move very slowly and carefully. Crept is the past simple of creep.
7. The team …………………….. after losing the game.
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8. The students …………………….. to write a review of a novel of their choice.
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9. A child ……………………. to culture at a young age.
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10. When he ………………….. angry, he cursed everyone in sight.
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When the main verb is in the past tense, use a past tense in the subordinate clause as well.
11. The trip ……………………. cut short because of bad weather.
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12. You had better put a muzzle on that dog before he …………………….. someone.
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Answers
- I got a cramp in my leg while I was swimming.
- We could hear the clash of pots and pans in the kitchen.
- His crude manners made others dislike him.
- The creation of new playgrounds will benefit the children.
- Edison is credited with the invention of the phonograph.
- The hunter crept up as close to the deer as possible.
- The team was disheartened after losing the game.
- The students were required to write a review of a novel of their choice.
- A child should be exposed to culture at a young age.
- When he is angry, he cursed everyone in sight.
- The trip was cut short because of bad weather.
- You had better put a muzzle on that dog before he bites someone.
