Verb After Verb Test 1

Choose the alternative that best completes each sentence.

1) I have difficulty ______________ what the teacher says.

2) The police ______________ on their handling of the affair.

3) Don’t be surprised if he leaves without ______________ good-bye.

4) He has never been known ___________ a lie.

5) An all night curfew ______________ yesterday following the violent clashes between the rival ethnic groups.

6) Now that I’ve retired, I miss ______________ people.

7) “Why did you close the door?”
    “I’m tired ______________ to the baby crying.”

8) “What is the most useful modern invention?”
    “Can you imagine ______________ without electricity?”

9) The five-man crew of the research satellite are reported ______________  in good condition.

10) I enjoy ______________ pictures.

11) Although the subscription department claims ______________ our order, we are still getting the magazine.

12) Bill: “Let’s go and have lunch.”
     Ed: “I’ll join you later. I mustn’t stop ________ on this for another ten minutes.”

13) The government asked the people to be sure to avoid ______________ any water which hadn’t been boiled.

14) The sign said that unauthorized persons were prohibited ______________ that restricted area.

15) My friend said she is very eager __________ a real Hollywood star.

16) John was the first student ______________ for the scholarship.

17) We are looking forward to ______________ from you.

18) They threatened ________________ the kidnapped businessman unless their demands were met.

19) Our teacher may refuse __________ the test.

20) My friend has just come back from the United States. He seems ______________ his English considerably during his long stay there.