Intermediate Quiz 24
1. We managed _____ trouble.
avoid
avoided
avoiding
to avoid
Answer:
We managed (to avoid) trouble.
We use the verb manage with the following pattern:
- manage + to + base form
We managed to avoid trouble.
We managed avoiding trouble. (wrong)
2. He offered _____ us up.
pick
picked
picking
to pick
Answer:
He offered (to pick) us up.
We use the verb offer with this pattern:
- offer + to + base form
He offered to pick us up.
He offered picking us up. (wrong)
3. I’m considering _____ piano lessons.
take
to take
taking
to taking
Answer:
I’m considering (taking) piano lessons.
We use the verb consider with this pattern:
- consider + to + base form
I’m considering taking piano lessons.
I’m considering to take piano lessons. (wrong)
4. She prefers _____ by train.
travels
to travels
traveling
to traveling
Answer:
She prefers (traveling) by train.
We can use the verb prefer with these patterns:
- prefer + – ing form
- prefer + to + base form
She prefers (traveling) by train. (correct)
She prefers (to travel) by train. (correct)
5. She prefers _____ by train.
travels
to travel
to travels
to traveling
Answer:
She prefers (to travel) by train.
We can use the verb prefer with these patterns:
- prefer + – ing form
- prefer + to + base form
She prefers (traveling) by train. (correct)
She prefers (to travel) by train. (correct)