Question

In the following passage, fill in each of the numbered blanks with the correct form of the

word given in the bracket.

In the olden days, when a merchant ship usually (1)..................... (Employ) teenage boys as

part of the crew, a lad applied for one of these jobs. The owner of the (2).................. (Ship)

company asked him what he (3)............... (Can) do.

"I can do my best, " the boy answered, "to do what you are kind enough (4)................ (Let) me

try. "

"What have you done? " asked the owner.

"I've (5).................. (Saw) and split wood for my mother for nearly two years, " replied the boy.

"What have you not done? " asked the employee. After some (6).................. (Think) the boy

said, "I haven't gossiped in school for over a year. "

"That's enough," said the merchant, "I (7).................... (Take) you abroad my vessel and I hope

someday (8)................ (See) you as it's captain. A boy who can master a wood pile and control

his tongue must have good stuff in him. "​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. employed
2. ship's
3. could
4. to let
5. seen
6. thought
7. took
8. saw