Fill in the blanks.
1. We could not agree on any of the ………………………..
Participles are often used after nouns to define the nouns. This usage is similar to that of identifying relative clauses.
2. The ……………………………… gave their own versions of the story.
Participles are often used after nouns to define the nouns. This usage is similar to that of identifying relative clauses.
3. I ate the only ………………………
Participles are often used after nouns to define the nouns. This usage is similar to that of identifying relative clauses.
4. I am very ……………………… in the subjects you write about.
The past participle is used to say how people feel.
5. It was a ………………………. ordeal.
The present participle is used to discuss the people or things that cause the feelings.
6. He has always been terribly frightened …………………………… dying.
7. He is excited ………………………….. the possibility of becoming the new CEO.
We say excited about.
8. I don’t know why she is annoyed ………………………… me.
We become annoyed with people
9. I was annoyed ………………………… the way she conducted herself.
10. I was surprised …………………………. his attitude
11. Not ……………………. what to do, I called the doctor.
Answers
1. We could not agree on any of the problems discussed.
2. The people questioned gave their own versions of the story.
3. I ate the only apple left.
4. I am very interested in the subjects you write about.
5. It was a terrifying ordeal.
6. He has always been terribly frightened of dying.
7. He is excited about the possibility of becoming the new CEO.
8. I don’t know why she is annoyed with me.
9. I was annoyed by the way she conducted herself.
10. I was surprised by / at his attitude 11. Not knowing what to do, I called the doctor.
