Grammar and Vocabulary Exercises

Yesterday, I .................... lunch at home.

Whenever I walk past that store, I always .......................... like making a purchase.

My two aunts have always........................the bus to work.

The large boulder fell into the river and ...................... the water out of its typical path.

You should leave a nice review for a travel guide who ....................... a good job.

Before watching the sequel, I ...........................the prequel.

They have been swimming since early this morning and ........................ continuing to do so now.

If you have the instructions, assembly of the new bicycle ........................ easy.

It would ................................ been an easy test if I had studied some more.

My neighbor will not ...............................any new offers to purchase his old car.

When she flew to visit her relatives overseas, she ........................... only two flights.

The Renaissance artist ......................... pencil sketches before he turned his ideas into paintings.

I will read my textbook this evening after I ............................... my other homework.

An infant may have trouble falling asleep, while teenagers rarely ......................... any difficulty doing so.

The guard dog barked at a predator that ...............................the herd of sheep.

My father is unsure of what dish to .......................... to the potluck dinner.

The flock of birds ........................taken off from the steep cliff to find food.

Emma did a great job on her last assignment, and I am confident she .......................well on the one due next week.

Jesse Owens, winner of four Olympic gold medals, ....................... born in Oakville, Alabama.

What colleges have you .......................... for your in-person visits?

Anyone who assembles comic book collections probably _ superheroes. After all, Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and Spiderman are some of the most popular characters found in these books.

The two hockey teams were evenly matched—throughout the game, the team that was ahead changed many times. After a hard-fought contest, the __________________. Ultimately their goalie’s defensive prowess proved pivotal.

A variety of diplomats gathered at the conference to discuss the new treaty. Out of the officials present, the Secretary General of the United Nations _____ the most well-respected.

Three years ago, she went on vacation and _____ her relatives. Now she is going to do a similar trip with her family but plans to go to a different destination.

The three friends were excited to meet up for a stroll in the new city park. Jennifer and Debby couldn't wait to see _____ new dog.

Now that we have started the new employee training, I must make my expectations about tardiness very clear. I require that everyone _____ punctual. If you cannot show up on time for the job, you might as well not show up at all.

When you are looking for a new job, there are a few things to keep in mind. You should work on your networking skills, _ resume, and your references.

My friend and I went on a hike around the lake. We saw fish, plants, and plenty of birds. In fact, there was a flock of geese that _ at least 30 birds.

Make sure you are ready the day before the SAT with everything that you will need. Because _____ not provided at the testing center, a bottle of water and a snack are two things you should take with you.

We look out the window of our apartment and can see many things happening. There are people walking on the sidewalk and kids playing on the playground. Also, _____