Fill in the blanks.
1. He ........................ an Irish woman.
Correct!
Wrong!
The verb marry does not take a preposition.
2. He made us ....................
Correct!
Wrong!
Make is followed by an infinitive without to.
3. He went to the temple ................... foot.
Correct!
Wrong!
4. I went to Mumbai .................... train.
Correct!
Wrong!
5. We should not spend money .................... luxuries.
Correct!
Wrong!
6. We ..................... the matter at length.
Correct!
Wrong!
Discuss does not take a preposition.
7. I ................... him.
Correct!
Wrong!
8. I felt pity ...................... the poor boy.
Correct!
Wrong!
9. He is angry .................... me.
Correct!
Wrong!
10. I am pleased .................... you.
Correct!
Wrong!
11. I shall inform ..................... this.
Correct!
Wrong!
12. Our house is built .......................... bricks.
Correct!
Wrong!
Answers
- He married an Irish woman.
- He made us wait.
- He went to the temple on foot.
- I went to Mumbai by train.
- We should not spend money on luxuries.
- We discussed the matter at length.
- I pitied him.
- I felt pity for the poor boy.
- He is angry with me.
- I am pleased with you.
- I shall inform you of this.
- Our house is built of bricks.
