Verb After Verb Test 3

Choose the alternative that best completes each sentence.

1) Progressive farmers use several methods to prevent the soil ______________  off.   

2) George should not refuse ______________ the precautions for his own sake.

3) He used to _____________ mountains in winter.

4) I look forward to ______________ in deep water soon.

5) They have already made plans ____________ to dinner at the Hilton.

6) The waiter asked the customer ____________ in the no smoking area.

7) Though she was warned twice, she forgot ___________ some groceries on the way home.

8) We were all thirsty. As a result, I had to stop ______________ some refreshments.

9) They are said to have reduced their expenses by taking the train and ______________ in inexpensive restaurants.

10) The show offers everyone a chance ______________ a millionaire.

11) The golfer listed in the paper as the leader decided ______________ out of the tournament.

12) She credited her success ______________ hard for years to reach her goal.

13) Fiona preferred going to movies more than ______________ television.

14) She wants ______________ a new car that gets better gas mileage than her truck.

15) We use these rags for ______________ the furniture and washing the floors.

16) The little girl wants ______________ by the doctor.

17) The university student is worried _________ at his final exam in Calculus.

18) I would like to have a word with you in regard ______________ late yesterday.

19) The severely injured patient insisted ______________ by the manager.

20) We strongly advised Virginia ______________ her antique Nova.