Complete the following sentences using an appropriate word or phrase. This grammar exercise tests your understanding of basic grammar rules. Each question is followed by three suggested answers. Choose the most appropriate one.
1Are you going to ............... with your cousins while you are in Florida?
Wrong!
After "going to," use the base verb phrase "get in touch."
2Her face was ............... with anger.
Wrong!
The natural expression for showing anger in the face is "red."
3It is Margaret ............... the phone.
Wrong!
For a person speaking by telephone, the correct preposition is "on."
4We will ............... your requirements before we start working on the project.
Wrong!
The verb "discuss" takes a direct object without an extra preposition.
5She ............... an architect from Amsterdam.
Wrong!
When "married" is an active verb, use "married" without a preposition before the object.
6I ............... them since our school days.
Wrong!
With "since our school days," the present perfect form "have known" is the best choice.
7The kettle ...............
Wrong!
For an action happening now, use the present continuous form "is boiling."
8He is ............... than I thought.
Wrong!
Before a noun phrase with "a," the natural comparative expression is "more of a fool."
Answers
- Are you going to get in touch with your cousins while you are in Florida?
- Her face was red with anger.
- It is Margaret on the phone.
- We will discuss your requirements before we start working on the project.
- She married an architect from Amsterdam.
- I have known them since our school days.
- The kettle is boiling.
- He is more of a fool than I thought.
