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General grammar exercise

October 9, 2015 - pdf

Complete the following sentences using an appropriate word or phrase.

1. Do you enjoy ………………. models from clay?

Correct! Wrong!

2. While holidaying in Sydney, Martin …………….. a strong Australian accent.

Correct! Wrong!

3. ...................... he was, he played well.

Correct! Wrong!

4. ………………. she was, she could not react at all.

Correct! Wrong!

5. The front door was open, ……………… nobody was at home.

Correct! Wrong!

6. The bell has already .......................

Correct! Wrong!

7. Stella ………………….. wait for her birthday.

Correct! Wrong!

8. There were ………………… students in the class than expected.

Correct! Wrong!

9. I did ..................... work today than yesterday.

Correct! Wrong!

10. Dad has …………………. on the sofa all morning.

Correct! Wrong!

Answers

1. Do you enjoy making models from clay?

2. While holidaying in Sydney, Martin acquired a strong Australian accent.

3. Tired though he was, he played well.

4. Shocked as she was, she could not react at all.

5. The front door was open, but nobody was at home.

6. The bell has already rung.

7. Stella can hardly wait for her birthday.

8. There were fewer students in the class than expected.

9. I did less work today than yesterday.

10. Dad has lain on the sofa all morning.

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