This grammar exercise tests your understanding of basic sentence patterns in English.
Complete the following sentences using an appropriate phrase.
1I ............... you won't be working tomorrow.
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The expression "take it that" means to assume that something is true.
2Every country has ............... traditions.
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Use the possessive form "its" before a noun.
3John made it clear what he ...............
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In this past-tense context, "wanted" keeps the reported idea in the past.
4It looks ............... we are going to have trouble with them again.
Select 2 answers.
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Both "as if" and "as though" correctly introduce a comparison or impression here.
5Not a single word ............... say.
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After the negative opening "Not a single word", use inversion with "did she".
6At no time ............... aware of what was happening.
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After the negative opening "At no time", use inversion with "was she".
7Seldom ............... heard such a ridiculous story.
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After the negative adverb "Seldom", use inversion with "have I".
8"I'm hungry." "..............."
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Use "So am I." to agree with a positive statement using the verb "be".
9I wondered what time ............... starting.
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In an indirect question, use statement word order with "the film was".
Answers
- I take it that you won’t be working tomorrow.
- Every country has its traditions.
- John made it clear what he wanted.
- It looks as if / as though we are going to have trouble with them again.
- Not a single word did she say.
- At no time was she aware of what was happening.
- Seldom have I heard such a ridiculous story.
- “I’m hungry.” “So am I.”
- I wondered what time the film was starting.