Test your understanding of grammar rules with this exercise.
1I would rather ............... it.
Wrong!
After "would rather", use the base verb, so "not do" is correct.
2Would you mind if I ............... the window?
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
After "Would you mind if I", the past form "closed" is usual in polite requests, but the present form "close" is also possible. "Will close" is not used in the if-clause.
3What does the sentence "Would you mind opening the window?" mean?
Wrong!
The request "Please open the window." has the same meaning as "Would you mind opening the window?"
4Do you mind people ............... in the kitchen?
Wrong!
After "mind" followed by a person, use the -ing form "smoking".
5Do you mind if people ............... in the kitchen?
Wrong!
After "Do you mind if", use the present simple form "smoke" for a general situation.
6I wouldn't mind ............... this again.
Wrong!
After "wouldn't mind", use the -ing form "doing".
7I really ............... when I went to Singapore.
Wrong!
To mean "had a good time", use the reflexive phrase "enjoyed myself".
8I don't enjoy ............... dinner.
Wrong!
After "enjoy", use the -ing form "cooking".
9I have seen that film ...............
Wrong!
For repeated occasions, the plural countable phrase "many times" is correct.
10I ............... English for three years.
Wrong!
For an activity that started in the past and continues now, "have been learning" is correct.
11I am worried about ............... he is safe.
Wrong!
After the preposition "about", use "whether" before this kind of indirect question.
12She insisted on ............... at once.
Wrong!
After "insisted on", use the passive -ing form "being paid".
Answers
- I would rather not do it.
- Would you mind if I close / closed the window?
- What does the sentence “Would you mind opening the window?” mean? — Please open the window.
- Do you mind people smoking in the kitchen?
- Do you mind if people smoke in the kitchen?
- I wouldn’t mind doing this again.
- I really enjoyed myself when I went to Singapore.
- I don’t enjoy cooking dinner.
- I have seen that film many times.
- I have been learning English for three years.
- I am worried about whether he is safe.
- She insisted on being paid at once.