Writing · Build a Sentence
Daily Advice Set G
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 G
Put the word chunks in order to build a reply
Sentence 1
I always forget to charge my phone.
- every night
- Plug it in
- so it
- becomes
- plugged
- at the same spot
- a habit
Show answer
Plug it in at the same spot every night so it becomes a habit
Sentence 2
My desk is covered in old papers.
- sort them
- keep and recycle
- You should
- sorted
- a week
- once
- into
Show answer
You should sort them into keep and recycle once a week
Sentence 3
I feel stiff after long study sessions.
- every
- stood
- Stand up
- your arms
- half
- and stretch
- hour
Show answer
Stand up and stretch your arms every half hour
Sentence 4
My coffee keeps me awake at night.
- the early
- to a decaf
- switching
- afternoon
- after
- Try
- switched
Show answer
Try switching to a decaf after the early afternoon
Sentence 5
I can't hear the teacher from the back.
- so you
- You could
- nearer
- sat
- the front
- sit
- catch every word
Show answer
You could sit nearer the front so you catch every word
Sentence 6
My shoes get wet whenever it rains.
- a waterproof spray
- the rainy season
- treated
- treat them
- before
- You should
- with
Show answer
You should treat them with a waterproof spray before the rainy season
Sentence 7
I keep buying food that spoils.
- what
- you'll cook
- planned
- and buy
- only
- Plan
- your meals
Show answer
Plan your meals and buy only what you'll cook
Sentence 8
My new password is hard to remember.
- Try
- a memorable phrase
- instead of
- letters
- random
- using
- used
Show answer
Try using a memorable phrase instead of random letters
Sentence 9
I get headaches in the afternoon.
- some fresh air
- outside
- Drink
- and step
- more water
- for
- drank
Show answer
Drink more water and step outside for some fresh air
Sentence 10
My bike chain squeaks badly.
- and add
- few weeks
- every
- You should
- cleaned
- clean it
- a little oil
Show answer
You should clean it and add a little oil every few weeks
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