Participles exercise
January 2nd, 2013 in English Quiz
Complete the following sentences using appropriate participle forms.
1. We can give you a job ………………………….. cars.
a) cleaning
b) to clean
c) either could be used here
2. …………………………….. with milk, cornflakes make a delicious breakfast.
a) serving
b) served
c) either could be used here
3. I was very ………………………………. by her performance.
a) amused
b) amusing
c) either could be used here
4. I watched the program because I knew some of the people …………………………..
a) performing
b) performed
c) either could be used here
5. I didn’t enjoy the party because I was ………………………………….
a) bored
b) boring
c) either could be used here
6. The kids were so …………………………………. by the incident that they didn’t dare to step out.
a) terrified
b) terrifying
c) either could be used here
7. I saw a small girl …………………………….. in the garden.
a) standing
b) stood
c) either could be used here
8. Hands ………………………………. high, the dancers circle to the right.
a) holding
b) held
c) either could be used here
Answers
1. We can give you a job cleaning cars.
2. Served with milk, cornflakes make a delicious breakfast.
3. I was very amused by her performance.
4. I watched the program because I knew some of the people performing.
5. I didn’t enjoy the party because I was bored.
6. The kids were so terrified by the incident that they didn’t dare to step out.
7. I saw a small girl standing in the garden.
8. Hands held high, the dancers circle to the right.