General grammar exercise

Complete the following sentences using an appropriate word or phrase.

1. All living things move ………………… their own in search of food and shelter.

a) on
b) by
c) at

2. She recognized him ………………. once.
a) at
b) with
c) on

3. He works even when he is …………… a holiday.

a) on
b) for
c) in

4. You must …………….. your homework before watching TV.

a) do
b) make

5. She is old enough to ………………. her own bed now.

a) make
b) do

6. Where have you ………………… all this while?

a) been
b) gone

7. I met them for ………………. first time yesterday.

a) a
b) the

8. He seemed to be …………….. a hurry.

a) in
b) on
c) to

9. I got one set. Where are the ………………. photos?

a) other
b) others
c) another

10. Some opposed the plan ………………. I didn’t.

a) but
b) and

Answers

1. All living things move on their own in search of food and shelter.

2. She recognized him at once.

3. He works even when he is on a holiday.

4. You must do your homework before watching TV.

5. She is old enough to make her own bed now.

6. Where have you been all this while?

7. I met them for the first time yesterday.

8. He seemed to be in a hurry.

9. I got one set. Where are the other photos?

10. Some opposed the plan but I didn’t.