Grammar practice 48

Fill in the words written in capitals
in the right form.
 
A difficult question

One day, the chemistry teacher asked his students, “What is the chemical formula for water?” Suzie was the (ONE) to raise her hand. “Yes, Suzie, what’s the answer?” the teacher asked. Suzie answered proudly, “The chemical formula for water is ‘HIJKLMNO’!” The class started (LAUGH). The teacher looked (SHOCK). He asked, “What are you talking about?” Suzie replied, “Yesterday you said the formula for water is H to O!”

The Irish celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

Last week people all over Ireland celebrated Saint Patrick’s Day in the traditional way. Dublin (DECORATE) with flags and bunting. Sprigs of shamrock (SELL) everywhere. In many countries of the world, the Irish held parades, pageants, sports and drama festivals. Saint Patrick, who (BRING) Christianity to Ireland in the fifth century, is the country’s patron saint. For centuries, his day (BE) a day of celebration in Ireland.