Fill in the blanks.
1. Have you ……………………… my check yet?
Correct!
Wrong!
We use the third form of the verb after has, have and had.
2. The hotel …………………… guests from all over the world.
Correct!
Wrong!
Use the simple present to talk about facts.
3. The clerk ……………………….. for misplacing some important files.
Correct!
Wrong!
Someone rebuked the clerk or the clerk was rebuked. We need a passive verb here.
4. The peasants ………………………. but were ultimately powerless.
Correct!
Wrong!
5. The Mississippi and Missouri Rivers ………………………. at St. Louis.
Correct!
Wrong!
Use the simple present to talk about facts.
6. The Bible …………………….. against sin and corruption.
Correct!
Wrong!
7. Parents should correct children when they ……………………….
Correct!
Wrong!
When both clauses refer to the future, use a simple present in the subordinate clause.
8. The crowd was so dense that we ……………………….. hardly move.
Correct!
Wrong!
9. Many people …………………………… by lack of self confidence.
Correct!
Wrong!
10. Extravagant people never ……………………. money.
Correct!
Wrong!
11. The gangster ………………………. for extortion.
Correct!
Wrong!
A passive voice is required here.
12. She gets furious whenever I ……………………. her weight problem.
Correct!
Wrong!
Answers
- Have you received my check yet?
- The hotel receives guests from all over the world.
- The clerk was rebuked for misplacing some important files.
- The peasants rebelled but were ultimately powerless.
- The Mississippi and Missouri Rivers converge at St. Louis.
- The Bible warns against sin and corruption.
- Parents should correct children when they misbehave.
- The crowd was so dense that we could hardly move.
- Many people are fettered by lack of self confidence.
- Extravagant people never save money.
- The gangster was arrested for extortion.
- She gets furious whenever I mention her weight problem.
