• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Home of English Grammar
  • Home
  • Course
  • Exercises
  • Grammar Rules
  • Matches
  • Posts
  • Tools
    • Grammar Checker
    • Very Replacer
    • Word Counter
  • Vocabulary Lists
  • Archives
    • Social Media Posts
    • Writing Guides
  • Join free

Mixed Grammar: Indulge In, Put Up With, As If and Whereas Exercise

March 4, 2023 A2pdf

Fill in the blanks.

Progress 0 of 12 answered
1The stranger greeted me ............... he was my friend.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
"As if" and "as though" introduce the imagined comparison with a friend.
2We should not indulge ............... bad habits.
Wrong!
"In" is the correct preposition in the phrase "indulge in bad habits".
3He has been deprived ............... his right to his ancestral property.
Wrong!
"Of" is the correct preposition in the phrase "deprived of his right".
4............... his ailments, he continued to work hard.
Wrong!
"In spite of" is followed by the noun phrase "his ailments" to show contrast.
5Many people accept their lot with ...............
Wrong!
"Resignation" means calm acceptance of something unpleasant.
6He had passed ............... when he was still very young.
Wrong!
"Away" completes the phrasal verb "passed away", meaning died.
7We cannot put ............... any more insults.
Wrong!
"Up with" completes the phrase "put up with", meaning tolerate.
8Cats will not leave you ............... you take good care of them.
Wrong!
"As long as" means on the condition that you take good care of them.
9He is Gonzales ............... I am mistaken.
Wrong!
"Unless" means except if in this sentence.
10She backed ............... on her promise to lend me money.
Wrong!
"Off" completes "backed off", meaning withdrew from a promise or position.
11She behaved ............... I wasn't there.
Wrong!
"As if" introduces the way her behaviour made the situation seem.
12She is a believer ............... he is an atheist.
Wrong!
"Whereas" contrasts the two facts about what they believe.

Exercise complete

0/ out of 12 correct answers
Challenge a friend
More Exercises →

Answers

  1. The stranger greeted me as if / as though he was my friend.
  2. We should not indulge in bad habits.
  3. He has been deprived of his right to his ancestral property.
  4. In spite of his ailments, he continued to work hard.
  5. Many people accept their lot with resignation.
  6. He had passed away when he was still very young.
  7. We cannot put up with any more insults.
  8. Cats will not leave you as long as you take good care of them.
  9. He is Gonzales unless I am mistaken.
  10. She backed off on her promise to lend me money.
  11. She behaved as if I wasn’t there.
  12. She is a believer whereas he is an atheist.

Improve your English grammar, vocabulary and writing

We take you step by step from beginner to advanced, even if you struggled with English at school or have always had trouble remembering the rules.

  • 10 modules, 112 lessons and 730 questions
  • Just log in and learn anytime and anywhere
  • Your progress is saved in your account
  • Download the 2027 Grammar Guide (PDF)
Join free

Already have an account? Sign in

See what’s in the course

Primary Sidebar

2.4M761.4K165.8K

Free 2027 Grammar Guide

  • Download Grammar Guide (PDF)
  • Online grammar course, A1 to C2
  • Weekly exercises and vocabulary
  • Join over 3 million English learners

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe anytime.

Already have an account? Sign in

Grammar Checker - Try Now

Latest Posts

  • 100 Best Synonyms for “Contentious” October 25, 2026
  • 100 Best Synonyms for “Pursued” October 25, 2026
  • 100 Best Synonyms for “Strongly” October 25, 2026
  • 100 Best Synonyms for “Ex” October 25, 2026
  • Assure, ensure, insure, reassure, guarantee, and secure: how to choose October 25, 2026
  • 100 Best Synonyms for “Condescending” October 25, 2026
  • 100 Best Synonyms for “Breezy” October 25, 2026
  • 100 Best Synonyms for “Punished” October 25, 2026
  • 100 Best Synonyms for “Evoke” October 25, 2026
  • 100 Best Synonyms for “Streamline” October 25, 2026
Home of English Grammar

Free English grammar exercises, rules and vocabulary lists, with new exercises every week. Join the leading English grammar site with over 3 million followers.

Join free

Learn

  • Exercises
  • Matches
  • Grammar rules
  • Vocabulary lists
  • Writing guides
  • Online tools

More

  • Top social media posts
  • Various posts
  • Contact

Account

  • Join free
  • Grammar Course
  • Free grammar guide (PDF)

Copyright © 2026 EnglishGrammar.org

  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy policy
  • Terms
  • Sitemap