Fill in the blanks.
1. Each of these boys …………………………. the guitar.
Wrong!
Each is followed by a singular verb.
2. ………………………….. the party.
Wrong!
We do not normally write ‘both do/did not’. Instead we use ‘neither’.
3. Each ...................................... has five fingers.
Wrong!
We use a singular noun after each and every.
4. Each of these roads ………………………… to the station.
Wrong!
Each is followed by a singular verb.
5. Here is my bottle. Please ………………………………
Wrong!
Fill is a transitive verb. It is followed by an object.
6. He ………………………… during the holidays.
Wrong!
Enjoy is a transitive verb. It requires an object.
7. Let ………………………….. have a look at this.
Wrong!
Let is a verb and a pronoun used as its object should be in its object form.
8. I am not as tall as ………………………………….
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Object pronouns are possible after as and than. If subject pronouns are used they should be followed by a verb.
9. …………………………….. is responsible for his failure.
Wrong!
10. Whoever does best ……………………………… get the first prize.
Wrong!
11. People starve when ………………………… have no money.
Wrong!
Use the plural pronoun they to refer to the plural noun people.
12. …………………………. a cloudy day, we did not go out.
Wrong!
Done.
Score: 0/12
Answers
1. Each of these boys plays the guitar.
2. Neither attended the party.
3. Each hand has five fingers.
4. Each of these roads leads to the station.
5. Here is my bottle. Please fill it.
6. He enjoyed himself during the holidays.
7. Let me have a look at this.
8. I am not as tall as him / he is.
9. He alone is responsible for his failure.
10. Whoever does best will get the first prize.
11. People starve when they have no money.
12. It being a cloudy day, we did not go out.
