Verb Choices in Action
Which form is correct?
"I appreciate you ____ (help) me with my homework."
"I appreciate you helping me with my homework." (Gerund)
Which is the correct form?
"We decided ____ (study) more for the final exam."
"We decided to study more for the final exam." (Infinitive)
Choose the correct construction:
"I asked him ____ (help) me with my project."
"I asked him to help me with my project." (Infinitive)
Which form is correct?
"The doctor said I need _______________________ (treat) immediately for my illness, or it will get worse."
"The doctor said I need to be treated immediately for my illness, or it will get worse."
What does this phrasal verb mean?
Also, use it correctly in an example sentence.
- Look Forward To -
To anticipate something with excitement or pleasure.
Ex: I am looking forward to my vacation, I'm feeling burnt out lately.
Choose the correct form:
"She enjoys ____ (travel) to new places."
"She enjoys traveling to new places." (Gerund)
Which form is correct?
"She refused ____ (go) to the party because she was feeling ill."
"She refused to go to the party because she was feeling ill." (Infinitive)
Which is correct?
"I was bothered by him ____ (interrupt) me during the presentation."
"I was bothered by him interrupting me during the presentation." (Gerund)
Choose the correct construction:
"The letter is hoped __________________________ (deliver) soon".
"The letter is hoped to be delivered soon."
Which of these phrasal verbs mean "to resemble a family member, especially in looks or behavior."
A. Take over
B. Take after
C. Look up to
D. Pull off
B. Take after
Ex: I take after my dad for sure, we are both shy and laid-back.
Which form is used correctly?
"He keeps ____ (talk) during the movie."
"He keeps talking during the movie." (Gerund)
Choose the correct form:
"The teacher needs ____ (prepare) the lesson plan before class starts."
"The teacher needs to prepare the lesson plan before class starts." (Infinitive)
Which form should be used here?
"They seem ____ (enjoy) the movie."
"They seem to enjoy the movie." (Infinitive)
Which is the correct passive gerund form?
"The students are interested in ____ (teach) by experienced instructors."
"The students are interested in being taught by experienced instructors." (Passive gerund)
Which of these means to postpone or delay something?
A. Call off
B. Get along with
C. Put off
D. Take over
C. Put off
EX: I keep putting off talking to my boss, I get so nervous.
Complete the sentence:
"I intended ____ (go) to the concert, but I changed my mind."
"I intended to go to the concert, but I changed my mind." (Infinitive)
Select the correct form:
"I hate ____ (wait) for long periods of time."
"I hate waiting for long periods of time." (Gerund)
Choose the correct form:
"We considered ____ (leave) early, but we decided to stay."
"We considered leaving early, but we decided to stay." (Gerund)
Choose the correct construction:
"The book is worth ____ (read) for its insightful perspective."
"The book is worth being read for its insightful perspective." (Passive gerund)
What does the phrasal verb "get ahead" mean?
Use it in an example sentence.
This phrasal verb means to make progress or advance in a task or situation.
"She worked hard and took extra courses to get ahead in her career."
Choose the correct form:
"They suggested ____ (take) a break before continuing the work."
"They suggested taking a break before continuing the work." (Gerund)
Which is correct?
"They tend ____ (arrive) late to every meeting."
"They tend to arrive late to every meeting." (Infinitive)
Fill in the blank:
"I prefer ____ (have) coffee in the morning rather than tea."
"I prefer to have/having coffee in the morning rather than tea." (Infinitive and Gerund are both correct)
Which is correct?
"The new software needs ____ (install) on all computers before the update."
"The new software needs to be installed on all computers before the update." (Passive infinitive)
What is something you were surprised, but proud of yourself, for being able to pull off in your life?
Use the phrasal verb in your explanation.
Answers may vary. Example needs to use the phrasal verb pull off correctly.
Pull off – To manage or succeed in doing something difficult.