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Gap Filling Exercise

April 20th, 2021 in English Learning

Complete the given passage.

“Nothing ……………………….. (inspired / inspires / is inspiring) confidence in a man sooner than punctuality, nor is there any habit which sooner ………………………. (sap / saps / is sapping) his reputation than that of being always behind time,” said W. Mathews.

Punctuality ……………………….. (is / was / has been) a great way to make a positive personal impact.  ………………………. (Be / Been / Being) late, on the other hand, damages your image. Punctuality says a lot about you. It ………………………… (is showing / showed / shows) that you care about and respect others

Showing up on time is one of the best ways to show someone that you ………………………. (care / are caring / cared) about them. Arriving on time shows that you respect others. Respect is the foundation for ……………………….. (create / creating / created) great long-term relationships. Being on time is extremely important, if you want to be perceived as professional.

Answers

“Nothing inspires confidence in a man sooner than punctuality, nor is there any habit which sooner saps his reputation than that of being always behind time,” said W. Mathews.

Punctuality is a great way to make a positive personal impact.  Being late, on the other hand, damages your image. Punctuality says a lot about you. It shows that you care about and respect others

Showing up on time is one of the best ways to show someone that you care about them. Arriving on time shows that you respect others. Respect is the foundation for creating great long-term relationships. Being on time is extremely important, if you want to be perceived as professional.