Complete the following sentences using the appropriate form of the verb given in the brackets.

1. I waited for my friend, until he …………….. (arrive)

2. As long as the rain ………………, I stayed at home. (continue)

3. He acted as if he …………….. the boss. (be)

4. He ran as quickly as he ………………. (can/could)

5. Wherever there is coal, you …………….. find iron. (will / would)

6. His health has improved since he …………….. the city. (leave)

7. As soon as he ……………. the news he wrote to me. (hear)

8. Just as he …………… the room, the phone rang. (enter)

9. Wherever he …………….., people gathered to listen. (preach)

10. He lost more than he ………………. afford. (can / could)

11. He …………….. so hard that he is certain to succeed. (work)

12. You may sit wherever you ……………… (like)

Answers

1. I waited for my friend, until he arrived.

2. As long as the rain continued, I stayed at home.

3. He acted as if he was the boss.

4. He ran as quickly as he could.

5. Wherever there is coal, you will find iron.

6. His health has improved since he left the city.

7. As soon as he heard the news he wrote to me.

8. Just as he entered the room, the phone rang.

9. Wherever he preached, people gathered to listen.

10. He lost more than he could afford.

11. He works so hard that he is certain to succeed.

12. You may sit wherever you like.