WorksheetsSentence Structure
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 40mins
The rain forest, __________ large trees that provide shade to the vegetation below, is home to unique flora and fauna.
has
with its
and
although has
Despite the polar bear’s tremendous weight and height, __________ of sprinting at tremendous speed.
it is capable
is capable
it is able
ability
Having multiple sclerosis has diminished Mr. Wilson’s physical condition, but his ability to maintain a positive attitude and continue working an inspiration.
Having
diminished
his ability
working an
Patients on Interferon are advised __________, so that they can sleep through the night without noticing the flu-like symptoms that are characteristic of the drug.
just before going to sleep to inject themselves
to inject themselves just before going to sleep
to inject just before going to sleep themselves
injecting themselves just before going to sleep
The huge increase in popularity of specialty coffees contribution to the success of Starbucks, Barney’s and other coffee purveyors.
huge
contribution
of
other
After it had conclude work on the budget, the legislature adjourned until the next session.
conclude
the
adjourned
until
Even when awarded a scholarship, a student generally must still paying for books, living expenses, and other costs.
awarded
paying
living
other
The U.S. government, along with a number of states, is fight a protracted legal battle with tobacco companies in order to obtain relief for the huge medical costs caused by smoking.
fight
protracted
obtain
relief
The leaders of the two countries __________ an agreement to avoid future conflicts.
have recently reach
recently reach
have reached recently
have recently reached
The teachers are expecting to call tomorrow a meeting in order to review the disciplinary problems.
expecting
tomorrow a meeting
review
disciplinary
Instructors who __________ teaching ability are prevalent at this university because publishing is one of the major criteria for tenure.
lack
without
do not
no have
Not all textbooks that have been written on this subject __________ as detailed as this one.
with
to
be
are
The oldest tree in this part of the world is the redwood, __________ thousands of years old.
which may be
its age
and which
it is
The oncologist studied the results of the biopsy and decided __________ additional tests.
should order
to order
he should ordering
ordering
That carcinogenic substances __________ in many common household items is well-known.
are contained
contained
containing
are containing
If the man had transported to the hospital sooner than he was, he could have survived the electrocution.
had transported
sooner
could
survived
Porpoises, which __________ actually mammals because they breathe air through an orifice in their heads, are playful and intelligent.
is
be
being
are
Florida's timberlands suffered considerable damage from the wildfires of 1998, resulted from insufficient rainfall.
suffered
considerable
resulted
insufficient
Whereas Internet proponents say that someday all computer programs and data will reside on an Internet server instead of individual computers, many individuals __________ afraid to lose control over their own documents.
are
being
also
very much
After __________ suspended for misbehavior, the student requested reconsideration.
having been
having
have
was
Why so many people die from this illness __________ unknown, but researchers have learned much about the source of the problem.
is
are
widely
has
The doctors have not been able to determine when __________ to lose her mental capacity.
did the woman begin
the woman began
began the woman
the woman was begun
The results must have already be received by the examining committee because the members seem to be continuing their determinations.
be
examining
seem
continuing
Ms. Henry insisted that the results of the research be presented to the panel
before __________.
was held the vote
was the vote
voted
the vote was held
Knowing how to repair and install computer networks __________ Melissa a great advantage in her job, because she is the only person in the company with that knowledge.
have given
given
giving
has given
The coffee you are having ________ . May I have one for myself, too?
smells good
smell good
smells well
is smelling good
The local cinema is losing business since most people in the town _________ to the bigger cinema at the shopping mall outside of town.
must have gone
ought to go
would rather go
could be going
Natural resources provide the the raw materials __________ to produce finished goods.
needed
are needed
which need
needing
If you had caught the bus, you ________ late for work.
wouldn't have been
would have been
would be
wouldn't be
_____ today, in some societies the world is thought to be flat.
Since
Even
Already
For
In 1959, the political philosopher Hannah Arendt became the first woman ________ a full professor at Princeton University.
to appoint
was appointed
to be appointed
an appointment as
San Francisco has a pleasant climate, _________ and many fascinating neighborhoods.
has exciting scenery
exciting scenery
that the scenery is exciting
the scenery is exciting
Insects provide many beneficial services, such as ________ , breaking down deadwood, and pollinating plants.
they condition soils
to condition soil
conditioning the soil
soil conditioned
While he was finishing off the kitchen, I _________ the bedroom walls.
was painting
have been painting
had been painting
had painted
The doctor insisted that his patient __________ .
that he not work woo hard for three months
to take some vacations for three months
taking it easy inside of three months
take it easy for three months
Mr. Duncan does not know ________ the lawn mover after they had finished using it.
where did they put
where they put
where they did put
where to put
Last year, Makara earned _________ his brother, who has a better position.
twice as much
twice more than
twice as many as
twice as much as
That magnificent ___________ temple was constructed by the Chinese.
eight-century-old
eight-century's-old
old-eight-centuries
eight-centuries-old
Four miles off the southeastern coast of Massachusetts _______ , a popular summer resort.
lies the island of Martha's Vineyard
the island of Martha's Vineyard lies there
does lie the island of Martha's Vineyard
where the island of Martha's Vineyard
A number of reporters from different news outlets _______ at the conference yesterday.
were
had been
was
being have
