Gap fills exercise

Complete the following sentences.

1. I ………………….. him for several months.

a) didn’t see

b) haven’t seen

c) Either could be used here

2. They are ……………… fools.

a) such

b) that

3. The government is thinking of raising taxes. We all should oppose ………………… decision.

a) such a

b) a such

c) Either could be used here

4. My doctor has advised me to avoid fatty foods ………………. as beef and burgers.

a) such

b) like

5. If you really want to lose weight you should avoid fatty foods ………….. beef and burgers.

a) such

b) like

6. The dog is ……………….. the cage.

a) in

b) at

c) on

7. The man ……………… attended the phone was very rude.

a) who

b) he

c) whom

8. Something ……………….. be done about it.

a) should

b) ought

c) Either could be used here

9. I opened the door, but I couldn’t see ………………

a) anyone

b) no one

10. I didn’t …………….. like it.

a) quiet

b) quite

Answers

1. I haven’t seen him for several months.

2. They are such fools.

3. The government is thinking of raising taxes. We all should oppose such a decision.

4. My doctor has advised me to avoid fatty foods such as beef and burgers.

5. If you really want to lose weight you should avoid fatty foods like beef and burgers.

6. The dog is in the cage.

7. The man who attended the phone was very rude.

8. Something should be done about it.

9. I opened the door, but I couldn’t see anyone.

10. I didn’t quite like it.