Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the verbs. Choose your answers from the given options.
1I am looking for a pen ............... this composition.
Wrong!
Use "to write" to show the purpose of looking for a pen.
2She climbed up the stairs slowly because she didn't want ...............
Wrong!
After "want", use the infinitive form "to fall".
3The teacher asked the students ............... the sum.
Wrong!
After "asked the students", use the infinitive form "to solve".
4Nobody ............... that he is innocent.
Wrong!
With the singular subject "Nobody", the simple present form is "believes".
5Although the children were tired, they ............... playing.
Wrong!
Use the simple past form "continued" for this completed past situation.
6The stranger asked the shopkeeper for a glass of water because he ............... thirsty.
Wrong!
Use "was" because the sentence describes the stranger's past state.
7Mother ............... busy cooking for the guests who are arriving in the evening.
Wrong!
Use "has been" for a situation that started earlier and continues to the present.
8As I opened my eyes, I ............... a strange sight.
Wrong!
Use the simple past form "saw" for the completed action after opening your eyes.
9The sparrow ............... away happily after eating the mango.
Wrong!
Use the simple past form "flew" for this completed past action.
10In spite of being very intelligent, he ............... get good marks.
Wrong!
With the singular subject "he", the correct negative simple present form is "does not".
11The erring students ............... with a strict warning by the principal.
Wrong!
Use the passive form "were let off" because the students received the action.
12Penguins are different from other birds because they ............... to life in the water.
Wrong!
Use "are adapted" to describe a present state or characteristic.
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- I am looking for a pen to write this composition.
- She climbed up the stairs slowly because she didn’t want to fall.
- The teacher asked the students to solve the sum.
- Nobody believes that he is innocent.
- Although the children were tired, they continued playing.
- The stranger asked the shopkeeper for a glass of water because he was thirsty.
- Mother has been busy cooking for the guests who are arriving in the evening.
- As I opened my eyes, I saw a strange sight.
- The sparrow flew away happily after eating the mango.
- In spite of being very intelligent, he does not get good marks.
- The erring students were let off with a strict warning by the principal.
- Penguins are different from other birds because they are adapted to life in the water.