English Grammar Understanding the Basics

Test yourself 43.1

1. They had walked for miles and miles.

2. Henry felt guilt and shame for what he had done.

3. Vermont has lots of old houses and rustic barns.

4. The young bride is going shopping with her mother or mother-in-law.

5. Paying for gas and electricity costs a lot more this year than last.

Test yourself 44.1

1. They often call each other and talk all afternoon.

2. Adam wrote letters to the company and spoke to their representatives.

3. He invented the product but lost money in the process.

4. Stephen flew to Europe and visited his childhood friend.

5. I received your message yesterday but couldn't respond to it immediately.

Test yourself 44.2

1. The horse stepped back and rolled its eyes.

2. Amanda is wearing long sleeves but carrying a parasol.

3. When Kathy and her daughter travel to Boston, they always visit Harvard and MIT.

4. On Sundays Mr. Adams and his neighbor play golf and have lunch in the clubhouse.

5. He loves to cook and entertain.