Substitution Quiz

This substitution quiz tests your ability to replace a word previously used with another word.

Review this substitution lesson if you are unsure of how to use substitution in English grammar. 

Substitution Quiz

Instructions

Look at the following words. Place the correct one in the gap to substitute the word/s in bold.


do the same / so / here / ones / one / did / at that time / that / there / then

1. I can see you liked that biscuit. Do you want another
?
2. I passed my driving test easily. Hopefully you'll
.
3. They are leaving Monday. Do you want to leave
as well?
4. A: Did he cheat? B: Yes I think
.
5. I thought she was at the hotel but when I went to look she wasn't
.
6. He got to the class before I
.
7. I liked the red folders but she preferred the blue
.
8. He got angry and
upset everyone.
9. My friend wants to meet at 8pm but I'm not available
.
10. I'm at the pub. When are you going to get
?

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