Verb After Verb Test 6

Choose the alternative best completes each sentence.

1) ______________ the cottages, we raised enough money to renovate the manor house.

2) As Sheila is moving house on Monday, she’s asked me ______________ her ______________ up all her belongings.

3) The spokesperson asked if there was anybody present who could help them ______________ up after the meeting.

4) She can’t help ______________ people advice even when they haven’t asked for any.

5) On the night of the robbery one of the residents had seen a blue van  ______________ up and down the street, but he hadn’t thought  ______________ the police.

6) Upon seeing the condition of the car, we were relieved ______________ a more serious accident.

7) I wish I hadn’t kept ______________ when I heard that strange sound ______________ from the engine.

8) I would lend you my bicycle, but the chain needs ______________.

9) Three firemen had to come out of the blazing warehouse for fear ______________ by the smoke.

10) One of the best forms of exercise is ______________ because it uses a lot of muscles without ______________ any of them.

11) I doubt that her father will let her ______________ on this camping holiday with us because he thinks she is too young ______________ a holiday with her friends.

12) I didn’t mean ______________ that your products aren’t normally very good, but this machine is definitely faulty.

13) I disapprove of her ______________ so much time ______________ computer games. It is not healthy.

14) I hope you don’t delay ______________ the report any longer now that you’ve completed ______________ those accounts.

15) After much pleading, the students got the teacher ______________ the exam until next Monday.

16) It took us so long ______________ the material my mother wanted that, by the time we got home, I was too tired ______________ steady on my feet.

17) During her apprenticeship as a fashion designer, she learnt how ______________ the best material for each piece of clothing.

18) Just let me ___________ which day your parents will arrive and I’ll be glad ___________ them around Istanbul.

19) The part in the film where the man broke down the door made some of the audience ______________ a cry.

20) This painting appears _____________ a valuable one. I think you should get an expert _____________ it.