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VERB PATTERNS

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 1hrs 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

They are likely (a)   up at any time. (show)

2.

A lot of husbands expect their wives ... for them every day. (COOK)

(a)  

3.

I'd rather ... for a walk than do my homework. (GO)

(a)  

4.

Dad suggested ... the car here and walking the rest of the way. (LEAVE)

(a)  

5.

I am used to ... up late. (STAY)

(a)  

6.

These suitcases are heavy . Would you mind (a)   them (CARRY)?

7.

They told me that my old car isn't worth ... (REPAIR).

(a)  

8.

I promised ... late (NOT BE)

(a)  

9.

Can you remind me ... Ann tomorrow ? (PHONE)

(a)  

10.

Suddenly everybody stopped (a)   There was complete silence. (TALK)

11.

He stopped ... some food and then continued his journey (BUY)

(a)  

12.

Mary never wears her ring. She is afraid of ... it (LOSE)

(a)  

13.

I'll never forget ... by plane for the first time (TRAVEL)

(a)  

14.

We have arranged for the plumber ... tomorrow (COME).

(a)  

15.

I dislike shopping because I can't stand ... in crowded places (BE).

(a)  

16.

That cough is awful. You had better (a)   a doctor (SEE)

17.

I am thinking of ... him a birthday present (BUY)

(a)  

18.

Carol is too ill ... work today (GO).

(a)  

19.

I don’t enjoy ... (DRIVE) as much as I used to.

(a)  

20.

I refuse ... (ANSWER) any more of your ridiculous questions.

(a)  

21.

We were so hungry that I suggested ... (HAVE) dinner early.

(a)  

22.

I can’t remember ... (LEND) you any money.

(a)  

23.

Would you mind ... (WRITE) your name on the back of the document?

(a)  

24.

I offered ... (PAY) him but he refused.

(a)  

25.

We don't want anyone ... (KNOW) we are here.

(a)  

26.

Elephants are known ... a fantastic memory (HAVE)

(a)  

27.

Don't forget ... the door (LOCK)

(a)  

28.

Are you interested in ... the whole story (HEAR).

(a)  

29.

I don't mind ... next to Rudy (SIT).

(a)  

30.

The librarian let me ... (BORROW) three books.

(a)  

31.

I remember ... (PUT) the letter into the mailbox.

(a)  

32.

She concentrating on ... (SOLVE) the problem.

(a)  

33.

I’m so sorry I made you ... (CRY)

(a)  

34.

He’s terrible at ... (DO) math.

(a)  

35.

I wish ... (SPEAK) to the manager.

(a)  

36.

Mike can’t stand ... (WATCH) sports.

(a)  

37.

I'm sorry (a)   (hear) you've

been ill again.

38.

She's really sorry for (a)  

(shout) at you yesterday.

39.

I'll never forget (a)   (travel)

by plane for the first time

40.

She forgot (a)   (invite) one

of her best friends to the party .

41.

He hopes (a)   (build) a

boat and travel round the world.

42.

Remember (a)   (post) the letters on your way home.

43.

Do you remember (a)   (ride) a bicycle for the first time?

44.

She regrets (a)   (spend) so much money on her new dress.

45.

I regret (a)   (tell) you that your appointment has been cancelled.

46.

I'm afraid of (a)   (lose) my way in the forest.

47.

Jane was afraid (a)   (show) her school report to her parents.

48.

He was promoted in 1990 and went on (a)   (become) a company director.

49.

I tried my best (a)   (finish) the test, but there just wasn't enough time.

50.

Try (a)   (phone) John at the office if he's not at home.

51.

If you don't stop . . . . . . . .. . . (eat) so much chocolate, you 'll make yourself ill.

(a)  

52.

Tom stopped (a)   (pick up) his dry cleaning on the way home.

53.

I was sorry (a)   (hear) that she had failed the exam.

54.

You'd better (a)   We are late! (hurry up)

55.

Could you let me ... (know) what time the meeting starts?

(a)  

56.

Did you leave the cooker on? I can smell something ... (burn).

(a)  

57.

Will you two please stop (a)   (argue)? I'm trying to work.

58.

They regret (a)   (not invest) in the stock market earlier.

59.

She admitted (a)   (cheat) on the test.

60.

She plans (a)   (attend) a music festival next month.

61.

He needs (a)   (focus) on his studies and graduate from college.

62.

They enjoy (a)   (hike) in the mountains during the summer.

63.

They offered (a)   (help) me move to my new apartment.

64.

He decided (a)   (quit) his job and travel the world.

65.

She regrets (a)   (not study) harder for the exam.

66.

Our neighbors apologized for (a)   so much noise. (make)

67.

I enjoy (a)   alone. I never feel lonely. (be)

68.

Please stop (a)   . You’re making me nervous. (whisper)

69.

I regret (a)   (not take) the opportunity to study abroad.

70.

She made us (a)   for hours. (wait)

71.

I crossed the road without (a)   . (look)

72.

My wife warned us (a)   the table. (not touch)

73.

I heard the TV set (a)   . (explode)

74.

He was ashamed (a)   that he had lied. (admit)

75.

My friend was happy (a)   me at the party. (see)

76.

I had a hard time (a)   the situation to my husband. (explain)

77.

She promised (a)   the report as soon as possible. (read)

78.

Would you mind (a)   me the sugar. (pass)

79.

He has always been afraid of (a)   . (fly)

80.

The man denied (a)   the crime. (commit)