Grammar Quiz 2

"All the furniture _____ moved to another room just now," Linda said.

• was
• is
• are
• were

Our performance in the match was a huge disappointment. In fact, it was _____ we had every put up.

• the worst
• as bad as
• very bad
• worse than

The heel of the shoe gave way _____ the usual wear and tear.

• resulting from
• in spite of
• giving rise to
• regardless of

If she _____ the dentist earlier, she would not have lost her tooth.

• had visited
• visit
• visited
• have visited

_____ it is perfectly normal to feel disappointed at losing the game, you should not blame your teammates for it, the coach said sternly.

• while
• however
• unless
• except

Sally is looking forward to _____ a reply from the author, but he has been out of town, her mother told their neighbour.

• receiving
• receive
• receives
• received

The guards have been told what to do _____ the prisoners try to escape.

• should
• shall
• would
• will

"Sheila _____ better start rehearsing for her role soon as the play is in a month's time," said Timmy.

• had
• has
• have
• having

Norlina spotted her friend _____ and waved excitedly to her.

• approaching
• approach
• approaches
• approached

The community club organised a talk in response _____ the recent rise in the crime rate.

• to
• at
• by
• for