TOEFL iBT Grammar Answers 2:

The sentences below are written in American English.

If you need to refresh your memory about the rules of grammar, please have a look at the previous screen again.

Exercise 1:

(B) I have a bad headache.

"Have" is used in American English to describe states of health or possession.

In British English, "have + got" is used.

Exercise 2:

(B) I just had an accident in the car.

In American English, the simple past tense is used to give news.

Exercise 3:

(A) Her young boy has gotten in trouble at school again.

The past participle of "got" is "gotten" in American English.

Exercise 4:

(A) Did you hear the news? Tony proposed to Janet?

Remember that the simple past tense is used to give news in American English.

Exercise 5:

(B) I have four brothers and one sister.

Remmember: In American English, "have" is used to talk about possession.