Fill in the blanks.
1. Sam ......................... James has agreed to come.
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When we connect two singular subjects with as well as, the verb is singular in number.
2. ……………………… being rich and famous, she is very humble.
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Despite is a preposition. It should be followed by a noun or ing form.
3. We played to the best of our ability; …………………….., we could not win.
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However does not connect two sentences. It is a transitional adverb. Put a full stop or a semicolon before however.
4. You should not marry ……………………….. you are financially independent.
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Either could be used here with slightly different meanings.
5. You must work ……………………. starve.
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Or is used to give the alternative.
6. She ought to get the job ……………………….. she is the most suitable candidate.
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For is possible here is a more formal style.
7. ……………………… he is not educated, he is industrious.
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Though is used to connect two contrasting ideas.
8. ……………………….. it was a hot day, I felt lethargic.
Please select 2 correct answers
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For cannot begin a sentence.
9. ………………………. you are free tomorrow, let’s catch up over a coffee.
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If expresses a condition.
10. I wasn’t feeling well, …………………….. I called in sick.
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11. This is the park ………………………. we used to meet.
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12. It hasn’t rained …………………….. months.
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Answers
- Sam as well as James has agreed to come.
- Despite being rich and famous, she is very humble.
- We played to the best of our ability; however, we could not win.
- You should not marry until / unless you are financially independent.
- You must work or starve.
- She ought to get the job for / because she is the most suitable candidate.
- Though he is not educated, he is industrious.
- As it was a hot day, I felt lethargic.
- If you are free tomorrow, let’s catch up over a coffee.
- I wasn’t feeling well, so I called in sick.
- This is the park where we used to meet.
- It hasn’t rained for / in months.
