Fill in the blanks.
1. She ............................. not like me.
Wrong!
2. I couldn't speak ............................. I was nervous.
Wrong!
Use because to connect two clauses.
3. She replied ...............................
Wrong!
Use the adverb promptly to modify the verb replied.
4. We will very much appreciate a ............................. reply.
Wrong!
5. This is different ............................... that.
Wrong!
6. She seemed unaware ............................ the developments.
Wrong!
7. That ............................... be a cat.
Wrong!
We use must to express logical conclusion.
8. If she asked, I .............................
Wrong!
In type 2 conditional, we use a simple past tense in the if-clause and would + first form of the verb in the main clause.
9. The man .............................. reported the burglary is a retired teacher.
Wrong!
10. He ............................ laughs last, laughs best.
Wrong!
11. I am tired ................................. to your advice.
Wrong!
Use of + ing form after tired.
12. She discouraged me .............................
Wrong!
Discourage is followed by from + ing form.
Done.
Score: 0/12
Answers
- She does not like me.
- I couldn’t speak because I was nervous.
- She replied promptly.
- We will very much appreciate a prompt reply.
- This is different from / to / than that.
- She seemed unaware of the developments.
- That must be a cat.
- If she asked, I would help.
- The man who reported the burglary is a retired teacher.
- He who laughs last laughs best.
- I am tired of listening to your advice.
- She discouraged me from quitting.
