This exercise tests your understanding of basic grammar rules and sentence patterns.
Complete the following sentences using an appropriate word or phrase.
1He held the bag ............... even though his arm hurt.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Use the adverb "tightly" to describe how he held the bag; "tight" is also used as an adverb after "hold".
2............... as fast as possible, we managed to arrive on time.
Wrong!
Use "Driving" for an active participle clause showing how we managed to arrive on time.
3............... a lot of blood in the crash, the driver struggled with the controls.
Wrong!
Use "Having lost" to show that the blood loss happened before the driver struggled.
4The men were charged with theft. ..............., they were suspected of committing a major crime in another state.
Wrong!
Use "In addition" to add another related piece of information.
5Smoking is dangerous. ..............., it can cause lung cancer.
Wrong!
Use "For instance" to introduce an example of why smoking is dangerous.
6You will benefit ............... the experience.
Wrong!
The correct preposition after "benefit" is "from".
7The train was late. ............... I managed to get to the meeting on time.
Wrong!
Use "Despite this" to contrast the late train with still reaching the meeting on time.
Answers
- He held the bag tightly / tight even though his arm hurt.
- Driving as fast as possible, we managed to arrive on time.
- Having lost a lot of blood in the crash, the driver struggled with the controls.
- The men were charged with theft. In addition, they were suspected of committing a major crime in another state.
- Smoking is dangerous. For instance, it can cause lung cancer.
- You will benefit from the experience.
- The train was late. Despite this I managed to get to the meeting on time.