Writing · Build a Sentence
Daily Advice Set A
Writing Task 1 — Build Sentence
Instructions
- This task measures your command of sentence structures.
- You will see one intact sentence followed by a pool of word chips. Drag the chips into the blank slots to form a grammatical reply to it.
- Each grammatical sentence is worth 1 point. No part marks.
- 10 questions total — navigate with Previous and Next.
- Total time: 8 minutes. The exercise auto-submits when the timer hits zero.
Daily Advice Set A
Put the word chunks in order to build a reply
Sentence 1
I always skip breakfast because I wake up late.
- You should
- so you
- a bit earlier
- to eat
- have time
- sets
- set
- your alarm
Show answer
You should set your alarm a bit earlier so you have time to eat
Sentence 2
I can't decide which laptop to buy.
- before you
- I would
- make
- the reviews
- compare
- a final decision
- comparing
Show answer
I would compare the reviews before you make a final decision
Sentence 3
My English vocabulary feels really limited.
- every day
- Try
- read
- and noting down
- a short article
- reading
- new words
Show answer
Try reading a short article every day and noting down new words
Sentence 4
My neighbours play loud music late at night.
- before
- complain to anyone else
- talk to them
- you
- politely
- It might help to
- talked
Show answer
It might help to talk to them politely before you complain to anyone else
Sentence 5
I always feel tired during afternoon classes.
- more water
- go to bed
- You could
- and
- drink
- drank
- a little earlier
Show answer
You could drink more water and go to bed a little earlier
Sentence 6
My presentation is tomorrow and I'm nervous.
- so the real talk
- Practice
- practicing
- less stressful
- in front of
- feels
- a friend tonight
Show answer
Practice in front of a friend tonight so the real talk feels less stressful
Sentence 7
I haven't seen my cousin in years.
- to
- Why don't you
- a quick message
- plan
- a phone call
- sent
- send her
Show answer
Why don't you send her a quick message to plan a phone call
Sentence 8
My phone runs out of battery by lunchtime.
- you're not using
- and lower
- closing
- close
- the brightness
- the apps
- You should
Show answer
You should close the apps you're not using and lower the brightness
Sentence 9
I keep forgetting to take my medicine.
- on your phone
- so
- a daily reminder
- never miss a dose
- you
- Set
- sets
Show answer
Set a daily reminder on your phone so you never miss a dose
Sentence 10
My room always feels messy by the weekend.
- where they belong
- spent
- back
- every evening
- putting things
- ten minutes
- Spend
Show answer
Spend ten minutes every evening putting things back where they belong
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