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Verbs Exercise

May 3, 2022 - pdf

Fill in the blanks with an appropriate verb form.

1. If I inherited a lot of money, I …………………………… work at all.

Correct! Wrong!

In type 2 conditional, use a simple past in the if-clause and would + bare infinitive in the main clause.

2. If you had asked more politely, she ………………………………. to come with you.

Correct! Wrong!

In type 3 conditional, we use a past perfect tense in the if-clause and would have + past participle in the main clause.

3. If I have time, I ……………………………… something special.

Correct! Wrong!

In type 1 conditional, we use a simple present tense in the if-clause and will + bare infinitive in the main clause.

4. The teacher ……………………………. us that it was our last chance.

Correct! Wrong!

Use tell before a personal object.

5. I will send the report as soon as I ………………………………… it.

Correct! Wrong!

When both clauses refer to the future, use a simple present tense in the subordinate clause.

6. You can stay with us as long as you …………………………….

Correct! Wrong!

When both clauses refer to the future, use a simple present tense in the subordinate clause.

7. I injured my ankle while I ………………………………. football yesterday.

Correct! Wrong!

Use the continuous tense for the longer background action.

8. Her parents ………………………………. when she called off her wedding at the last minute.

Correct! Wrong!

9. I will give 100 dollars to anyone who …………………………… my lost cat.

Correct! Wrong!

10. I will eat more apples than you …………………………….

Correct! Wrong!

11. I don’t know how we …………………………… get out of this mess.

Correct! Wrong!

12. It doesn’t matter how you ……………………………. your time.

Correct! Wrong!

Answers

  1. If I inherited a lot of money, I would not work at all.
  2. If you had asked more politely, she would have agreed to come with you.
  3. If I have time, I will cook something special.
  4. The teacher told us that it was our last chance.
  5. I will send the report as soon as I receive it.
  6. You can stay with us as long as you want.
  7. I injured my ankle while I was playing football yesterday.
  8. Her parents were shocked when she called off her wedding at the last minute.
  9. I will give 100 dollars to anyone who finds my lost cat.
  10. I will eat more apples than you do / will.
  11. I don’t know how we can get out of this mess.
  12. It doesn’t matter how you spend your time.
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