Fill in the blanks with the Correct Words – 4

Complete the sentences using the appropriate verb given in red colour in their past or past perfect form.

Affect, Apply, Check, Enclose, Obtain, Participate, Publish, Select

Questions :-

1. I …………….for the job, although I wasn’t sure I wanted it.
2. David and Dravis rejected Martin’s new book, although they ………….three of hder novels before.
3. Jones ……………….in two earlier expeditions, and was clearly the best person to lead the group.
4. I sent off the form, and then realized that I ………………the wrong photograph.
5. We didn’t think we would have an opportunity to see the match, but Penny told us she ……………….. some free tickets and invited us to go with her.
6. The committee interviewed six of us for the job, but I was sure they ………………. the person they wanted already.
7. The fire started because nobody ………….. the electrical wiring for years.
8. The doctor told my father that working with chemicals all his life …………….. his eyesight.

Answer

1. I applied for the job, although I wasn’t sure I wanted it.
2. David and Dravis rejected Martin’s new book, although they had published three of hder novels before.
3. Jones had participated in two earlier expeditions, and was clearly the best person to lead the group.
4. I sent off the form, and then realized that I had enclosed the wrong photograph.
5. We didn’t think we would have an opportunity to see the match, but Penny told us she had obtained some cfree tickets and invited us to go with her.
6. The committee interviewed six of us for the job, but I was sure they had selected the person they wanted already.
7. The fire started because nobody had checked the electrical wiring for years.
8. The doctor told my father that working with chemicals all his life had affected his eyesight.