Sentence completion exercise

Test your understanding of basic grammar rules and patterns with this interactive exercise. Complete the following sentences using an appropriate word or phrase.

1. Does Amar enjoy ..................... models from clay?

make

making

to make

to making

Correct! Wrong!

2. While holidaying in London, Mary ………………… a strong Canadian accent.

caught

acquired

earned

gathered

Correct! Wrong!

3. …………………. he was, he played well.

Tired though

Though tired

As tired

Although tired

Correct! Wrong!

4. ………………. she was, she could not find her way.

Though frightened

Although frightened

As frightened

Frightened as

Correct! Wrong!

5. Their front door was open, …………………. nobody was at home.

but

and

Correct! Wrong!

6. The bell for dinner has already ………………..

rang

rung

ringing

ring

Correct! Wrong!

7. Stella ………………… wait until her birthday.

can't hardly

can hardly

won't hardly

wouldn't hardly

Correct! Wrong!

8. There were ………………….. children in the class than expected.

fewer

few

less

lesser

Correct! Wrong!

9. We were given ……………….. work today than yesterday.

less

lesser

few

fewer

Correct! Wrong!

Answers

1. Does Amar enjoy making models from clay?

2. While holidaying in London, Mary acquired a strong Canadian accent.

3. Tired though he was, he played well.

4. Frightened as she was, she could not find her way.

5. Their front door was open, but nobody was at home.

6. The bell for dinner has already rung.

7. Stella can hardly wait until her birthday.

8. There were fewer children in the class than expected.

9. We were given less work today than yesterday.