Fill in the blanks.
1What do you think of this dessert? I ............... it.
Wrong!
Use "like" because it describes an opinion, not an action in progress.
2"Do you like cricket?" "Yes, I ..............."
Wrong!
Use "like it" because "like" needs an object in this short answer.
3Would you like ............... with me?
Wrong!
Use "to dance" after "Would you like" when making an invitation.
4He likes ............... stray dogs.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Both "feeding" and "to feed" are correct after "likes" for a habit or enjoyment.
5He likes ............... in the sea.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Both "swimming" and "to swim" are correct after "likes" for a general activity.
6Do you mind if I ............... a little early today?
Wrong!
Use "leave" after "Do you mind if I" to ask permission naturally.
7Would you mind if I ............... a friend along?
Wrong!
Use "brought" after "Would you mind if I" for a polite request.
8Age brings wisdom, but I ............... stay young and stupid.
Wrong!
Use "would rather" before the base verb "stay" to express preference.
9He ............... a singer.
Wrong!
Use "married" because the verb "marry" takes a direct object without a preposition.
10He is ............... a singer.
Wrong!
Use "married to" after "be" to describe someone's spouse.
11He worked ............... a bartender for six years.
Wrong!
Use "as" to describe the job or role someone had.
12It looks ............... we are going to run into trouble all over again.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Both "as if" and "as though" mean that something seems true or likely.
Exercise complete
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Answers
- What do you think of this dessert? I like it.
- “Do you like cricket?” “Yes, I like it.”
- Would you like to dance with me?
- He likes feeding / to feed stray dogs.
- He likes swimming / to swim in the sea.
- Do you mind if I leave a little early today?
- Would you mind if I brought a friend along?
- Age brings wisdom, but I would rather stay young and stupid.
- He married a singer.
- He is married to a singer.
- He worked as a bartender for six years.
- It looks as if / as though we are going to run into trouble all over again.