Complete the following sentences.
1. She held the bag ………………….. even though her arm hurt ………………………
a) tightly, badly
b) tight, bad
c) tight, badly
d) tightly, bad
2. …………………….. as fast as possible, she managed to arrive on time.
a) Being driving
b) Driven
c) Driving
d) Having driving
3. ……………………….. much blood, the driver struggled with the controls, which felt sluggish.
a) Lost
b) Having lost
c) Being lost
d) Losing
4. The man was charged with theft. …………………., he was suspected of committing a serious crime in another state.
a) For instance
b) In the same way
c) In addition
d) Similarly
5. I believe that smoking is extremely dangerous. ……………………… have you heard of the people who die from cancer because they smoke?
a) For instance
b) Similarly
c) In addition
d) In the same way
6. You will benefit …………………… regular practice.
a) with
b) to
c) from
d) by
7. I have invited Mark and Mary. …………………… Harry, I don’t care whether he comes or not.
a) As for
b) While
c) As far as
d) Whereas
Answers
1. She held the bag tightly even though her arm hurt badly.
2. Driving as fast as possible, she managed to arrive on time.
3. Having lost much blood, the driver struggled with the controls, which felt sluggish.
4. The man was charged with theft. In addition, he was suspected of committing a serious crime in another state.
5. I believe that smoking is extremely dangerous. For instance, have you heard of the people who die from cancer because they smoke?
6. You will benefit from regular practice.
7. I have invited Mark and Mary. As for Harry, I don’t care whether he comes or not.
