ELTIS - English Language Test for International Students Grammar for Sentence Completion Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

Complete the sentence: 'Not only _____ the exam, but she also received the highest score.'

Accepted Answer

did she pass

Answer

'Not only' at the beginning of a clause requires subject-verb inversion: 'did she pass.'

Question 2

Which is correct? 'The teacher suggested that each student _____ a journal.'

Accepted Answer

keep

Answer

After 'suggest' + 'that,' the subjunctive mood requires the base form of the verb: 'keep.'

Question 3

Select the correct form: 'The students were excited about _____ on the field trip.'

Accepted Answer

going

Answer

After prepositions like 'about,' the gerund form (-ing) of the verb is required.

Question 4

Choose the correct sentence:

Accepted Answer

The teacher, along with her students, is going on a trip.

Answer

When 'along with' separates an additional phrase, the verb agrees with the main subject 'teacher' (singular).

Question 5

Fill in the blank: 'Had I known about the deadline, I _____ the assignment earlier.'

Accepted Answer

would have submitted

Answer

This is an inverted third conditional. 'Had I known' = 'If I had known,' requiring 'would have + past participle.'

ELTIS - English Language Test for International Students Practice Test