Complete the following sentences using an appropriate word or phrase. This grammar exercise tests your understanding of basic grammar rules.
1. …………………….. she was a foreigner made it difficult for her to get a job.
a) That
b) The fact that
2. I will come with you ……………………. your wife doesn’t mind.
a) so that
b) providing that
3. I am very ……………………… for all your help.
a) thankful
b) grateful
c) Either could be used here
4. She is thinking ………………….. her job.
a) of quitting
b) to quit
c) Either could be used here
5. She ……………………. a terrorist.
a) was thought
b) was thought to be
c) Either could be used here
6. She spent ……………………….. browsing through the catalogue.
a) happy ten minutes
b) a happy ten minutes
c) ten happy minutes
7. I am very ……………………. in the lesson.
a) interested
b) interesting
c) Either could be used here
8. I mean …………………….. what is going on.
a) to find out
b) finding out
9. You should always check the oil before ………………….. the car.
a) starting
b) to start
10. I am tired ……………………….. to this.
a) to listen
b) of listening
c) Either could be used here
Answers
1. The fact that she was a foreigner made it difficult for her to get a job.
2. I will come with you providing that your wife doesn’t mind.
3. I am very grateful for all your help.
4. She is thinking of quitting her job.
5. She was thought to be a terrorist.
6. She spent a happy ten minutes browsing through the catalogue.
7. I am very interested in the lesson.
8. I mean to find out what is going on.
9. You should always check the oil before starting the car.
10. I am tired of listening to this.
