English Softskill Task

Present Participle

1. ____ The speaker was trying to make his point was often interrupted vociferously.
Answer: Incorrect (I)
Reason: The double verb on the “was trying”
2. ____ The fruits were rotting because of the moisture in the crates carrying them to market.
Answer: Correct (C)
3. ____ Any students desiring official transcripts should complete the appropriate form.
Answer: Correct (C)
4. ____ The advertisements were announcing the half-day sale received a lot of attention.
Answer: Incorrect (I)
Reason: Were and verb2
5. ____ The spices flavouring the meal were quite distinctive.
Answer: Correct (C)

Past Participle

6. ____ Those suspected in the string of robberies were arrested by the police.
Answer: Correct (C)
7. ____ The pizza is served in this restaurant is the tastiest in the country.
Answer: Incorrect (I)
Reason: Is and In
8. ____ The courses are listed on the second page of the brochure have several prerequisites.
Answer: Incorrect (I)
Reason: Are listed and have is the wrong placement.
9. ____  All the tenants were invited to the Independence Day barbeque at the apartment complex.
Answer: Correct (C)
10. ____ Any bills paid by the first of the month will be credited to your account by the next day.
Answer: Correct (C)