Test your understanding of basic grammar rules and patterns with this interactive exercise. Complete the following sentences using an appropriate word or phrase.
1Does Amar enjoy ............... models from clay?
Wrong!
After "enjoy", use the gerund "making".
2While holidaying in London, Mary ............... a strong Canadian accent.
Wrong!
The verb "acquired" means gradually got or developed an accent.
3............... he was, he played well.
Wrong!
The concessive pattern is "Tired though" before the subject and verb.
4............... she was, she could not find her way.
Wrong!
The concessive pattern is "Frightened as" before the subject and verb.
5Their front door was open, ............... nobody was at home.
Wrong!
Use "but" to contrast the open door with nobody being at home.
6The bell for dinner has already ............... .
Wrong!
After "has already", use the past participle "rung".
7Stella ............... wait until her birthday.
Wrong!
Use "can hardly" to mean she is very excited and almost cannot wait.
8There were ............... children in the class than expected.
Wrong!
Use "fewer" with countable plural nouns such as children.
9We were given ............... work today than yesterday.
Wrong!
Use "less" with uncountable nouns such as work.
Done.
Score: 0/9
Answers
- Does Amar enjoy making models from clay?
- While holidaying in London, Mary acquired a strong Canadian accent.
- Tired though he was, he played well.
- Frightened as she was, she could not find her way.
- Their front door was open, but nobody was at home.
- The bell for dinner has already rung .
- Stella can hardly wait until her birthday.
- There were fewer children in the class than expected.
- We were given less work today than yesterday.
