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Gap Fills Exercise

September 15, 2020 - A2pdf

Fill in the blanks with an appropriate word or phrase.
Progress 0 of 12 answered
1I prefer ............... to riding.
Wrong!
After "prefer" with "to", use the gerund "walking".
2She enjoys ............... novels.
Wrong!
After "enjoy", use the gerund "reading".
3I am not used to ............... late.
Wrong!
After "be used to", use the gerund "working".
4Do you mind my ............... here?
Wrong!
After "Do you mind my", use the gerund "sitting".
5He is not used to ............... hard.
Wrong!
After "be used to", use the gerund "working".
6I still remember ............... butterflies when I was young.
Wrong!
For a memory of a past action, use the gerund "chasing".
7Little girls enjoy ............... with dolls.
Wrong!
After "enjoy", use the gerund "playing".
8Would you mind ............... a little?
Wrong!
After "Would you mind", use the gerund "moving".
9I forgot ............... the letter.
Wrong!
For something you failed to do, use "to post" after "forgot".
10It is time he ............... .
Wrong!
After "It is time", use the past form "left" for a present meaning.
11It is not easy ............... over the wall.
Wrong!
After "It is not easy", use the infinitive "to jump".
12I wish I ............... taller.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
For a present wish, both "were" and "was" are possible after "I wish I".
Done.
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Answers

  1. I prefer walking to riding.
  2. She enjoys reading novels.
  3. I am not used to working late.
  4. Do you mind my sitting here?
  5. He is not used to working hard.
  6. I still remember chasing butterflies when I was young.
  7. Little girls enjoy playing with dolls.
  8. Would you mind moving a little?
  9. I forgot to post the letter.
  10. It is time he left .
  11. It is not easy to jump over the wall.
  12. I wish I were / was taller.
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