PARTICLES WHICH ADD MEANING TO VERBS

Gap-fill exercise

Fill in all the gaps, then press "Check" to check your answers. Use the "Hint" button to get a free letter if an answer is giving you trouble. You can also click on the "[?]" button to get a clue. Note that you will lose points if you ask for hints or clues!

1. The bus didn't leave for another three hours, so we ha nothing to do but wait getting bored.
2. It took a minute or so for the laughter to die , allowing Martin to resume his speech.
3. Our company is sending samples copies to thousands of potential customers.
4. It's Linda's responsibility to lock when the school closes at 9 o'clock.
5. Despite the torrential rain, the band played and the audience clapped and cheered.
6. Where have you been? How many times do I have to tell you not to wander without telling me?
7. It's time someone had the courage to speak and reveal who is responsible for his appalling situation.
8. Lisa is going to give programmes to members of the audience as they come in.
9. Although Donna was quite shy to begin with, after a few minutes she was chatting quite happily.