Verb After Verb Test 9

1) That’s strange. I saw him ______________ his bike along the river this morning and he didn’t mention anything about ______________ his job.

2) Sally was about ________________ when I asked her _____________ a letter for me.

3) Don’t you think we should consider _________ the chimney _________ before the winter?

4) In an emergency, even a child can save a life if he or she knows what ______________.

5) Knowledge of nutrition helps you __________ proper eating habits __________ a healthy life.

6) He who refuses _____________ arithmetic is doomed ______________ nonsense.

7) I tried ______________ careful ______________ his feelings.

8) Ludlow is considered ________________ the most beautiful mediaeval street in England. Do you fancy ______________ there for sightseeing tonight?

9) Remember ______________ off the washing machine before you leave home, will you?

10) Both sides seem ______________ on to their determination _________________ a peaceful solution, don’t they?

11) It is sometimes difficult for parents ______________ whether ______________ their children for misbehaving.

12) I never seem ______________ enough time ______________ everything I want.

13) A talented actress like Tracy shouldn’t be wasting her talent ___________ in a soap opera.

14) Money motivates most people __________ hard even though it may cause them _________ a lot of stress.

15) She caught her son and his friend ______________ computer games when they were supposed ______________ an assignment for school.

16) The actor is believed ______________ the TV drama because of an illness.

17) As trainees, we spent several days ______________ to presentations and lectures about how ______________ the product.

18) The way ______________ in the world is ______________ people ______________ it’s to their advantage to help you.

19) Her lifelong wish __________ the country of her parents came true when she visited the Ukraine last month.

20) Before offering you the position, we need ___________ if you are prepared ___________ evenings and weekends when it is necessary.