Fill in the blanks.
1Dogs are ............... than cats.
Wrong!
Use the comparative form "more loyal" before "than".
2There is ............... much pessimism in his writing.
Wrong!
The word "too" means more than is wanted or suitable.
3Why do you always disagree ............... me?
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The verb "disagree" is followed by "with" when we name the person.
4Is he capable ............... this himself?
Wrong!
The adjective "capable" is followed by "of doing" before an activity.
5She often ............... frequent visits to the library.
Wrong!
The usual collocation is "makes" visits.
6She is never tired ............... me.
Wrong!
The phrase is "tired of ridiculing" when a gerund follows.
7............... parents often do more harm than strict parents.
Wrong!
The adjective "Permissive" describes parents who allow too much freedom.
8............... facing various setbacks, she persisted in her efforts to find a good job.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Use "Despite" or "In spite of" before a gerund phrase to show contrast.
9He jumped up, ............... his coat, and rushed out.
Wrong!
The phrasal verb "put on" means to dress in something.
10She enjoys ............... young kids.
Wrong!
The verb "enjoys" is followed by the gerund "teaching".
11During periods of economic recession, people often ............... their jobs.
Wrong!
The verb "lose" correctly describes becoming unemployed in this sentence.
Done.
Score: 0/11
Answers
- Dogs are more loyal than cats.
- There is too much pessimism in his writing.
- Why do you always disagree with me?
- Is he capable of doing this himself?
- She often makes frequent visits to the library.
- She is never tired of ridiculing me.
- Permissive parents often do more harm than strict parents.
- Despite / In spite of facing various setbacks, she persisted in her efforts to find a good job.
- He jumped up, put on his coat, and rushed out.
- She enjoys teaching young kids.
- During periods of economic recession, people often lose their jobs.
