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Emphatic Stress, the Subjunctive, Vocab Talents and Strengths

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Write the correct form of do for emphatic stress.

He (a)   buy the sneakers, but he didn't buy shorts. 

2.

Write the correct form of do for emphatic stress.

Even though they don't live in a big house, they (a)   live in a lovely neighborhood.

3.

Write the correct form of do for emphatic stress.

I don't have an ear for music, but (a)   like to listen to music.

4.

Write the correct form of do for emphatic stress.

I didn't finish my essay last night, but I (a)   study for the philosophy exam.

5.

Write the correct form of do for emphatic stress.

Sam (a)   play soccer even though he doesn't like it that much.

6.

Choose the talent that is necessary for the occupation.

orchestra conductor

a)

a way with words

b)

good with one's hands

c)

an eye for detail

d)

an ear for music

7.

Choose the talent that is necessary for the occupation.

journalist

a)

a way with words

b)

a way with people

c)

good with one's hands

d)

an ear for music

8.

Choose the talent that is necessary for the occupation.

automotive engineer

a)

an eye for detail

b)

a way with people

c)

a knack for languages

d)

mechanically inclined

9.

A person with a good intuitive sense...

a)

is smart and quick at figuring things out

b)

keeps trying, even when things are tough

c)

is comfortable relying on gut feelings to make decisions

10.

Is the sentence correct or incorrect?

The doctor recommends that children are provided with greater educational opportunities.

a)

Correct

b)

Incorrect

11.

Is the sentence correct or incorrect?

If a child is born with talent, it is crucial that he or she receive special attention.

a)

Correct

b)

Incorrect

12.

I suggest that these questions _______ discussed at the next meeting.

a)

are

b)

be

c)

to be

d)

being

13.

We want the windows _____ washed before Friday.

a)

be

b)

to be

14.

The landlord requested that David _____ out of the house.

a)

move

b)

moves

15.

If he _____ feeling better we would go.

a)

was

b)

were