Fill in the blanks with appropriate verbs. Remember to observe the rules regarding the sequence of tenses.
1They sold the house because it ............... old.
Wrong!
A past tense in the principal clause is almost always followed by a past tense in the subordinate clause.
2I found out that he ...............
Wrong!
A past tense in the principal clause is almost always followed by a past tense in the subordinate clause.
3I never thought that I ............... see him again.
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A past tense in the principal clause is almost always followed by a past tense in the subordinate clause. Would is the past tense form of will.
4She replied that she ............... better.
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A past tense in the principal clause is almost always followed by a past tense in the subordinate clause.
5Whenever we meet, we ............... of our school days.
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A present or future tense in the principal clause may be followed by any tense required by the sense.
6He was so tired that he ............... barely stand.
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A past tense in the principal clause is almost always followed by a past tense in the subordinate clause. Could is the past tense form of can.
7He asked again whether supper ............... ready.
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A past tense in the principal clause is almost always followed by a past tense in the subordinate clause.
8He worked hard that he ............... win the first prize.
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Might is the past tense form of may. A past tense in the principal clause is almost always followed by a past tense in the subordinate clause.
9He said that money ............... the root cause of all evil.
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A past tense in the principal clause may be followed by a present tense in the subordinate clause when the subordinate clause expresses a universal truth.
10His health has improved since he ............... the city.
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A present or future tense in the principal clause may be followed by any tense required by the sense.
11You may come and stay with us whenever you ...............
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A present or future tense in the principal clause may be followed by any tense required by the sense.
12He rested his horse for it ...............
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A past tense in the principal clause is almost always followed by a past tense in the subordinate clause.
Done.
Score: 0/12
Answers
- They sold the house because it was old.
- I found out that he was lying
- I never thought that I would see him again.
- She replied that she felt better.
- Whenever we meet, we talk of our school days.
- He was so tired that he could barely stand.
- He asked again whether supper was ready.
- He worked hard that he might win the first prize.
- He said that money Either could be used here the root cause of all evil.
- His health has improved since he left the city.
- You may come and stay with us whenever you want
- He rested his horse for it was limping
