Fill in the blanks.
7. He has read almost ………………………. book in the college library.
Correct!
Wrong!
Use every with singular nouns. Use is also used with singular nouns, but it is not possible here.
8. He is suffering from a ………………………. cold.
Correct!
Wrong!
The correct collocation is bad cold.
10. This breed is superior ………………………. that.
Correct!
Wrong!
Use to after superior.
11. I ………………………. in Bangalore.
Correct!
Wrong!
Use the simple present to talk about permanent situations.
12. She performed very well, ……………………………?
Correct!
Wrong!
When the statement is in the simple past, use did in the question tag. Use a negative tag after an affirmative sentence.
Answers
- My sister and I are pleased to accept your invitation to dinner.
- The visitors enjoyed themselves during their stay in Bangkok.
- Will you lend me your pencil?
- Who, do you think, will be dismissed first?
- One should always remain loyal to one’s country.
- He is richer than me.
- He has read almost every book in the college library.
- He is suffering from a bad cold.
- This breed is superior to that.
- I live in Bangalore.
- She performed very well, didn’t she?
