Exercise for Basic Sentences Structure

Complete the following sentences by filling in with appropriate words required for a
simple sentence.

1) I am going _______ the party.

2) They are ________ for the dinner.

3) They _______ coming for ________ dinner tonight.

4) I was exercising ________ the gym.

5) Ron and Ronny _______ going to the party together.

6) She _______ her sister _______ going to college for the classes.

7) The bird was __________ on the roof.

8) The bird was _________ on the roof of the __________.

9) The bird was perched on the roof of the building in late _________.

10) He is __________.

11) She is waiting __________ you.

12) The horse __________ graciously.

13) Joe was __________ a letter.

14) They are _________ for a movie tonight.

15) It was moving faster ________ expected.

16) They have _______ waiting long enough for the bus to arrive.

17) He _________ his mother her favorite car.

18) Ronny ________ reading a book.

19) Joe gave his father an Italian suit _______ a pair of handmade leather shoes.

20) He lent his father a car with red __________.

Complete the following Simple Sentences by choosing the appropriate choice from the
options provided. Verify your progress with the answers provided in the end of the
exercise-

1) He is ___________.

1. a) writing
2. b) waited
3. c) read

2) She likes _________ dance.

1. a) too
2. b) to be
3. c) to

3) They _______ waiting for the bus.

1. a) must
2. b) are
3. c) should

4) Joe was working in the restaurant to ________ the fee for the exam.

1. a) pays
2. b) pay
3. c) paid

5) Ron is ___________ cricket in the field.

1. a) play
2. b) played
3. c) playing

6) The children _________ cricket all day long at the school hostel.

1. a) play
2. b) played
3. c) plays

7) I __________ my car for service.

1. a) took
 2. b) take
3. c) taken

8) He _________ a new car from the new showroom in town.

1. a) bring
2. b) brings
3. c) brought

9) They are looking ________ you and your brother _______ the college and in the hostel.

1. a) for, at
2. b) for, in
3. c) at, in

10) She _________ talking to her mother on phone.

1. a) were
2. b) is
3. c) was

11) We __________ to the park yesterday.

1. a) gone
2. b) go
3. c) went

12) They __________ going to the marriage party.

1. a) were
2. b) went
3. c) is

13) I _________ him standing behind the tree.

1. a) see
2. b) seen
3. c) saw

14) She _________ to the grocery store on hearing the news.

1. a) run
2. b) running
3. c) ran
15) The children _________ rhymes at the school fest in _________ of the chief guest.

1. a) recite, with
2. b) recited, presence
3. c) sang, with

16) The boys __________ selected for the tournament.

1. a) get
2. b) gets
3. c) got

17) He _______ dancing and singing at the same time.

1. a) was
2. b) were
3. c) looks

18) The leopard ___________ and pounced on the prey.

1. a) growl
2. b) growled
3. c) growling

19) She ________ her friends are waiting for you at the parking.

1. a) and
2. b) with
3. c) for

20) He is ___________ forward to a constructive meeting.

1. a) looks
2. b) looked
3. c) looking

Fill in the gaps using either ‘they’ or ‘them.

1. I don’t know at all.

2. can’t hear you.

3. Ask yourself.
4. Who is that man with ?

5. went to the cinema with Linda and Rachael last night.

6. Please tell that are early.

7. Somebody wants to see .

8. I will put on the waiting list.

9. are at the football match.

10. Did see you there?

11. I’ve never heard of .

12. I want to invite , but I think are busy.

13. cut the grass, just like I asked to.

14. It was kind of to say would help.

15. What color curtains do want?

Fill in each gap with either a subject pronoun or object pronoun:

1. Have you seen my dad? ’s wearing a red shirt.

2. Are going to finish your dinner?

3. I don’t like Christopher. really annoys .

4. Your bag is over there. Take with when you go.

5. We always go to bed early. Ten o’clock is late for .

6. Her shoes were dirty, so cleaned .

7. I’m going to the cinema. Do want to come with ?

 8. My brother rang last night. was great to talk to .

9. Emily saw at the restaurant. They were having lunch.

10. The boy came up to and took my hand.

11. I don’t think the shop is open. usually closes at five thirty.

12. I showed my photos. He thought were boring.

13. “How much is that CD?” “ think ’s £11.99.”

14. Ben isn’t coming to see the film. ’s seen already.

15. It’s sunny today, isn’t ?

16. I went to see my aunt. was pleased to see .

17. It’s good to see all. Thanks for coming.

18. Lara’s boyfriend has broken up with . told

that doesn’t love her any more.

19. were annoyed when their meal was late.

20. Adele said goodbye to her brother. She was sad to watch go.

Write the sentences and complete them by choosing the best option below:

1. I live in a... a) car. b) office. c) house. d) factory.

2. I like watching TV every... a) year. b) minute. c) night. d) fortnight.

3. I like wearing... a) curtains. b) jeans. c) newspapers. d) a box.

4. In the summer it is... a) interesting. b) dark. c) expensive. d) hot.

5. In my living room I have a... a) bed. b) bath. c) garden chair. d) sofa.

6. I like my job because it is... a) enjoyable. b) terrible. c) boring. d) dull.

7. My favourite meal is... a) coffee. b) milk c) water. d) sausage and chips.

8. Last night I saw a film at the... a) Indian restaurant. b) cinema. c) school. d) gym.

9. I have a girlfriend called... a) Terry. b) Bob. c) Laura. d) Jeff.

10. I work in a... a) shop. b) phone booth. c) lift. d) optician’s.

Write the sentences and complete them by choosing the best option below:

1. My dad is a . . . a) fireman. b) fireplace. c) fire brigade. d) fire engine.

2. I don’t like taking . . . a) exam. b) exam paper. c) exams. d) exam preparation.

3. When do you want to go . . . a) homework? b) home? c) house? d) walk?

4. How much is a . . . a) price? b) tickets? c) ticket? d) pay?

5. My sister is twelve years . . . a) older. b) old. c) young. d) aged.

6. These questions are . . . a) easier. b) hardest. c) easy. d) easiest.

7. That clock on the wall is . . . a) young. b) fast. c) heavy. d) slowed.

8. Are you coming home . . . a) yesterday? b) tomorrow? c) last week? d) a week ago?

9. I go shopping twice a . . . a) hour. b) week. c) sometimes. d) never.

10. On Friday night I go to the . . . a) pubs. b) visit. c) cafes. d) pub.

11. How do I get to the post office from . . . a) everywhere? b) left? c) here? d) there?

12. I wish I could go on . . . a) break. b) weekend away. c) holiday. d) travelling.

13. There’s something wrong with the . . . a) cleaned. b) dust. c) hoovered. d) dishwasher.

14. Friday is my favourite day of the . . . a) month. b) week. c) afternoon. d) year.

15. I start my new job next . . . a) monthly. b) month’s time. c) months. d) month.

16. The film was really . . . a) badly. b) good. c) lonely. d) especially.

17. My exam results are . . . a) glad. b) surprised. c) disappointing. d) pleased.

18. The coach is waiting for . . . a) some. b) us. c) student. d) driver.

19. Nobody knows where the book . . . a) gone. b) said. c) were. d) is.

20. I like listening to the . . . a) cupboard. b) heater. c) radio. d) pictures.

Complete the sentences below using one of these verbs:

went ate watched was came did had drank heard walked

1. I missed the bus so I home.

2. I some cereal and toast for my breakfast.

3. Last week I to London for the weekend.

4. I you talking about my friend yesterday.

5. Last night I a film about space travel.

6. I didn’t go alone. My friend with me.

7. you enjoy the concert?

8. It raining this morning so I didn’t go out.

9. I two glasses of water before going to bed.

10. I went to the shop to see if they any postcards.

Complete the sentences below using one of these verbs:

went laughed made was left did had tried wanted cooked

1. I a really nice meal for my mum’s birthday.

2. My brother to come too, but he wasn’t allowed.

3. We all when Tina fell off her chair!

4. I think that we were for each other.

5. Kim and Charlotte the party at 1.40am.

6. He to call you but couldn’t get through.

7. I thinking of going to the coast next weekend.

8. you know that Tessa is getting married?

9. I went home after the concert finished.

10. My friends all to see the new exhibition in town.