Question

A. Fill in the correct form of the verb in brackets:
1. We can’t afford ……………. (buy) a new house this year.
2. She suggested ………… (go) to the theatre, but everyone was tired.
3. Tom said he didn’t fancy ………… (live) in Sweden as it is too cold.
4. They agreed ………… (come) with us, but never called back.
5. He seemed …………. (make) little progress with the project last week.
6. I think I can’t avoid ………… (visit) the dentist this time.
B. Fill in the correct preposition and use each phrase in a sentence of your own: 1. to compliment sb ……
2. to be involved …….
3. to consist …….
4. to protest …….
5. to be keen ……..
6. to discourage sb …….
C. Use the word in bold to form a new word which fills in the gap:
1. He’s not a well-known (NOVEL), but I enjoy his books.
2. Her (DETERMINE) to survive kept her alive until the rescuers found her.
3. The doctor said his cholesterol levels are (ALARM) high.
4. I’m well aware of the fact that smoking is (DETRIMENT) to my health.
5. Mark’s (CIVIL) to customers led to his finally being dismissed.
6. Their country is experiencing an era of peace and (PROSPER).
D. Fill in the gaps with ONE word:
1. I felt ashamed …….. myself for losing my temper like that over nothing.
2. My boss expects his instructions to be carried ……… to the letter.
3. My parents have always disapproved ……….. my friends.
4. I strongly object ……… being forced to pay for carrier bags in supermarkets.
5. Joanne never benefitted …………. her parents’ wealth and has always worked for a living. 6. The restaurant compensated them in full …………. the delay in service.

Answer 1

Răspuns:

A. 1. Buying

2. going

3. living

4. coming

5. making

6. visiting