Fill in the blanks.
1. She ............................. not like me.
Correct!
Wrong!
2. I couldn't speak ............................. I was nervous.
Correct!
Wrong!
Use because to connect two clauses.
3. She replied ...............................
Correct!
Wrong!
Use the adverb promptly to modify the verb replied.
4. We will very much appreciate a ............................. reply.
Correct!
Wrong!
5. This is different ............................... that.
Correct!
Wrong!
6. She seemed unaware ............................ the developments.
Correct!
Wrong!
7. That ............................... be a cat.
Correct!
Wrong!
We use must to express logical conclusion.
8. If she asked, I .............................
Correct!
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.
Correct!
Wrong!
10. He ............................ laughs last, laughs best.
Correct!
Wrong!
11. I am tired ................................. to your advice.
Correct!
Wrong!
Use of + ing form after tired.
12. She discouraged me .............................
Correct!
Wrong!
Discourage is followed by from + ing form.
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.
