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Gap fills exercise

March 4, 2014 - pdf

Complete the following sentences using an appropriate word or phrase.

1. She is ………………….. to refuse.

Correct! Wrong!

2. I have ………………….. as you.

Correct! Wrong!

3. I couldn’t afford to buy ………………….

Correct! Wrong!

4. …………………… is he?

Correct! Wrong!

5. ……………………, you are wrong.

Correct! Wrong!

6. I am interested ………………… ..

Correct! Wrong!

7. It is important that everybody ………………….. comfortable.

Please select 2 correct answers

Correct! Wrong!

8. She smiled ………………… .

Correct! Wrong!

9. The ball hit me ………………….. on the nose.

Correct! Wrong!

10. Don’t …………………

Correct! Wrong!

Answers

1. She is too polite a person to refuse.

2. I have as good a voice as you.

3. I couldn’t afford to buy that big a home.

4. How good a singer is he?

5. In my opinion, you are wrong.

6. I am interested in learning to paint.

7. It is important that everybody feel / should feel comfortable. (This is an example of a subjunctive.)

8. She smiled in a friendly way.

9. The ball hit me right on the nose.

10. Don’t be afraid.

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