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In English / High School | 2025-07-08

Dear Julie, I am writing 1) ... ... (thank) you for the lovely birthday present. I was so happy 2) ............ (receive) it. It was really nice of you to send something. On my birthday, I went with some friends to the Mexican restaurant in Poplar Street. If you haven't been, you really should 3) ............ (try) it. After that, we went 4) ............ (dance). It was lots of fun. My parents have agreed 5) ............ (pay) for tennis lessons. They're glad 6) ............ (see) that I'm so interested in a sport. I'm looking forward to 7) ............ (have) to my first lesson this Saturday. I can't wait 8) ............ (tell) you all about it. Well, I must 9) ............ (go) now. I hope 10) ............ (hear) from you soon. Take care, Madeleine

Asked by roshawnandries1394

Answer (1)

In this question, you are asked to fill in the blanks with the correct verb forms for a letter written by Madeleine to Julie. Here’s a step-by-step explanation to help you complete the sentences:

Thanking you for the lovely birthday present — The phrase indicates Madeleine is writing with the purpose of expressing gratitude. The correct form here is 'to thank'.

I was so happy to receive it — The correct form here is 'to receive' to show the action she was happy about.

You really should try it — In this sentence, 'try' is the base form of the verb used after 'should'. This suggests recommending an action.

We went dancing — After 'went', we use the '-ing' form for activities. Hence, 'dancing'.

Agreed to pay for tennis lessons — After 'agreed', the correct form is 'to pay' to indicate a future action planned by the parents.

They're glad to see that I'm so interested — The verb 'to see' follows 'glad', as it refers to what the parents are pleased about.

Looking forward to having my first lesson — The phrase 'looking forward to' is followed by a noun or an '-ing' form of the verb. Thus, 'having' is correct.

Can't wait to tell you all about it — 'Can't wait' is commonly followed by 'to' and the base form of the verb, so 'to tell' is the appropriate choice.

I must go now — The word 'must' is followed by the base form of the verb 'go'.

Hope to hear from you soon — After 'hope', 'to hear' shows the desire for future communication.


With these explanations, you should now understand how each verb fits into the context of the letter.

Answered by RyanHarmon181 | 2025-07-21

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