Writing · Build a Sentence
Daily Advice Set H
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 H
Put the word chunks in order to build a reply
Sentence 1
I always feel rushed at the bus stop.
- the timetable
- when to leave
- the night before
- know
- Check
- checked
- so you
Show answer
Check the timetable the night before so you know when to leave
Sentence 2
My handwriting cramps my hand.
- the pen
- holding
- and resting
- Try
- more loosely
- held
- between lines
Show answer
Try holding the pen more loosely and resting between lines
Sentence 3
I keep skipping my morning workout.
- no
- before bed
- laid
- your gym clothes
- Lay out
- so there's
- excuse
Show answer
Lay out your gym clothes before bed so there's no excuse
Sentence 4
My laptop overheats while I work.
- a hard surface
- and place it
- cleaned
- clean
- You should
- the vents
- on
Show answer
You should clean the vents and place it on a hard surface
Sentence 5
I lose motivation halfway through tasks.
- small steps
- Break
- into
- broke
- each one
- the work
- and reward
Show answer
Break the work into small steps and reward each one
Sentence 6
My voice cracks when I'm nervous.
- speaking
- spoke
- breathe
- and pausing
- Try
- to
- more slowly
Show answer
Try speaking more slowly and pausing to breathe
Sentence 7
I forget names at networking events.
- in
- fix it in mind
- Repeat
- to
- repeated
- your first reply
- the person's name
Show answer
Repeat the person's name in your first reply to fix it in mind
Sentence 8
My phone notifications never stop.
- You could
- mute
- the apps
- muted
- that
- urgent
- aren't
Show answer
You could mute the apps that aren't urgent
Sentence 9
I feel cold on the morning commute.
- kept
- in your bag
- a light scarf
- for
- chilly
- Keep
- mornings
Show answer
Keep a light scarf in your bag for chilly mornings
Sentence 10
My desk lamp strains my eyes.
- Try
- the screen
- used
- using
- and aiming it
- away from
- a warmer bulb
Show answer
Try using a warmer bulb and aiming it away from the screen
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