Conjunctions exercise

May 16th, 2012 in English Quiz

Complete the following sentences using appropriate conjunctions.

1. Wait here ………………………. I return.

a) till                b) until             c) either could be used here

2. I will visit you ……………………. I have time.

Should in subordinate clauses

May 15th, 2012 in English Grammar

Should is often used in that-clauses after adjectives and nouns expressing the importance of an action. Adjectives that can be used like this are: important, necessary, vital, essential, eager, anxious, concerned, wish etc.

Although, despite, in spite of, however: grammar exercise

May 14th, 2012 in English Quiz

Complete the following sentences.

1. We went out ………………………….. the rain.

a) in spite of       b) however c) although

2. We went out …………………………. it rained.

Using relative pronouns

May 12th, 2012 in Improve English

The relative pronoun is usually omitted when it is the object of the relative clause.

Selfless service to humanity is the best thing (that) a man can do. (Here the relative pronoun that is optional.)

Prepositions exercise

May 11th, 2012 in English Quiz

Complete the following sentences using appropriate prepositions.

1. My mother loves ……………………….. me.
a) with b) to c) no preposition is necessary

During and while exercise

May 10th, 2012 in English Quiz

Complete the following sentences using during or while.

Hint: While is a conjunction. It is used to connect two clauses. During is a preposition. It is followed by a noun.

Indefinite pronouns

May 9th, 2012 in English Learning

An indefinite pronoun does not refer to any particular person or thing. It is used to talk about people or things in a general way.

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