Paragraph completion exercise (Part 18)

Paragraph completion exercise (Part 18)

Multiple-choice quiz

14:59

Select the correct answer from the choices presented.

1 / 3

The large sheepdog was one of the happiest creatures on the farm. _____ He was like one of the family who faithfully performed his duties and in return was loved and cared for by everyone.
1. He tended to be silly at times and to not listen.
2. The visitors had offered to buy the dog from the family.
3. His mother had died at his birth and the dog had been cared for by the farmer's family from then on.
4. He hadn't been adopted by the family right after his birth.
5. He ate so much that the farmer and his family had a difficult time feeding him regularly.
The storm had caused only minor damage on the vessel, and the crew and captain tried to reassure the passengers. _____ So it was decided to return the ship to port and cancel the excursion.
1. The water had flooded the lower levels of the small ship.
2. However, the passengers were on their first trip and became frightened.
3. It was unfortunate that the crew did not want to help the passengers.
4. The passengers had all tried to help keep the vessel afloat.
5. No one died in the accident on board the ship.
Being a parent can be very difficult at times. _____ Older children on the other hand, don't want the assistance you offer them for anything.
1. Parents sometimes resent the assistance they have to give their children.
2. Children never help around the house.
3. The more children you have the more difficult it is to find time for yourself.
4. No one wants to help but everyone offers advice about how to bring up your child.
5. Younger children need assistance with everything.

Exercises created by Atty. Gerry T. Galacio based on copyrighted materials available on the Internet. You can use these exercises only on a personal, educational, and non-commercial basis; you must not upload these exercises and resources to an intranet, to a website, or to the cloud. For comments, questions, or corrections, email gtgalacio@yahoo.com

Exercises created with freeware Hot Potatoes v. 6.3 from the University of Victoria in British Columbia, Canada.

Free seminar-workshops on English proficiency and on photojournalism for Metro Manila schools: email gtgalacio@yahoo.com or text 0927-798-3138

Family Matters (complete text of the Family Code of the Philippines; frequently asked questions; relevant laws like RA 9262; legal procedures and Rules of Court)

Legal Updates (in-depth discussions of issues affecting the Filipino family, legal procedures, support, inheritance, etc.): Plain Language / Plain English for government offices, private companies, schools, and organizations; Clear, concise English for effective legal writing; Legal procedures in civil and criminal cases; Heirs and inheritances

Better English resources and exercises (free resources on grammar, pronunciation, spelling, writing, vocabulary, idioms, reading comprehension, public speaking, etc.); Related website: Interactive English grammar and vocabulary exercises based on Korean historical dramas such as A Jewel In The Palace, Dong Yi, Jumong, Empress Ki, Moonlight Drawn by Clouds (Love In The Moonlight), etc.

Be a better writer or editor through StyleWriter 4: this software checks 10,000 words in 12 seconds for hundreds of style and English usage issues like wordy and complex sentences, passive voice, nominalization, jargon, clichés, readability, spelling, etc. StyleWriter 4 has a graded 200,000 word and phrase dictionary, covering most of the words you will ever use in writing.

StyleWriter 4 is widely used in the US federal government (for example, Environmental Protection Agency). It is used in banks, law offices, and by professionals from various fields. It is fully customizable and comes with three versions: USA, UK, and Australian. StyleWriter 4 can edit memos, articles, essays, business letters, speeches, thesis, dissertations, books (fiction or non-fiction), and all kinds of corporate communications.

StatCounter - Free Web Tracker and Counter

web counter