ESL 141 - Grammar and Writing IV » Winter 2021 » Grammar Quiz : Gerrands and Inifnitives

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Question #1
Julia is considering __________ to colleges on the East Coast of the United States. This is because she grew up in California and would like __________ life in another state.
A.   applying . . . to experience
B.   to applying . . . to experience
C.   to apply . . . to experience
D.   applying . . . experiencing
Question #2
Most students work hard every day in order __________ their English skills.
A.   to improve
B.   for improving
C.   to improving
D.   for improve
Question #3
Students meet as a study group on Friday mornings __________ the week's lecture.
A.   discussing
B.   to discussing
C.   for discussing
D.   to discuss
Question #4
In the article, Smith pointed out that by __________ homework from the lives of elementary school children, they now have more time __________ extracurricular activities such as sports, music, or arts programs. Consequently, parents also no longer need __________ about their children __________ enough time in the day to finish their homework after these after-school programs end.
A.   removing . . . to do . . . to worry . . . having
B.   removing . . . to do . . . for worrying . . . having
C.   removing . . . for doing . . . to worry . . . having
D.   removing . . . for doing . . . for worrying . . . having
Question #5
__________ a plant-based diet offers several benefits. One benefit of this type of diet is that by __________ a diet based solely on plants, it is easy __________ how minor skin irritations will cease to flare up.
A.   Consuming . . . following . . . seeing
B.   Consuming . . . following . . . to see
C.   To consume . . . following . . . seeing
D.   Consuming . . . to follow . . . to see
Question #6
Before __________ the classroom yesterday, the professor asked us about the homework.
A.   to leave
B.   we are leaving
C.   leaving
D.   left
Question #7
While __________ on an all plant-based diet may initially prove difficult for some [people], after some time they begin __________ the health benefits such a lifestyle brings.
A.   living . . . to see
B.   to live . . . to seeing
C.   to live . . . for seeing
D.   lived . . . to see
Question #8
Madeline is interested in __________ about the many benefits of __________ online classes.
A.   learning . . . taking
B.   learning . . . to take
C.   to learn . . . taking
D.   to learning . . . to taking
Question #9
What I dislike the most is your __________ me what __________!
A.   telling . . . to do
B.   telling . . . to doing
C.   telling . . . doing
D.   to tell . . . to do
Question #10
Some students have a difficult time __________ their school and work schedules. For these students, it is important _________ to spend time __________ homework done whenever they have free time. In other words, do not waste time __________ at your phone. Instead, get your work done.
A.   managing . . . remembering . . . getting . . . looking
B.   to manage . . . remembering . . . getting . . . looking
C.   to manage . . . to remember . . . to get . . . looking
D.   managing . . . to remember . . . getting . . . looking
Question #11
One benefit of __________ in classes at a community college is there are cost savings for __________ the same classes as offered at a university. This is good news for students because the disadvantages of __________ a student loan in order __________ college can result in __________ to college.
A.   enrolling . . . taking . . . needing . . . to attend . . . not going
B.   enrolling . . . taking . . . needing . . . to attend . . . not to go
C.   to enroll . . . taking . . . needing . . . to attend . . . not going
D.   to enroll . . . to take . . . to need . . . attending . . . not going
Question #12
By __________ the years that a senior citizen can be behind the wheel, it may be possible __________ fewer accidents caused by this elderly generation.
A.   to limit . . . seeing
B.   limiting . . . to see
C.   to limit . . . to see
D.   limiting . . . seeing
Question #13
__________ children about the dangers of __________ may help prevent them from __________ this unhealthy habit in the future.
A.   To educate . . . to vape . . . taking up
B.   Educating . . . vaping . . . taking up
C.   Educating . . . vaping . . . to take up
D.   To educate . . . vaping . . . to take up
Question #14
The counselor advised me __________ in a study skills course __________ me prepare for the demands of __________ a college student.
A.   to enroll . . . helping . . . being
B.   to enroll . . . to help . . . being
C.   enrolling . . . to help . . . being
D.   enrolling . . . to help . . . to be
Question #15
If you continue __________ hard at __________ your English by __________ it everyday, you will find much success at it.
A.   to work (or working) . . . to improve . . . to use
B.   to work (or working) . . . to improve . . . using
C.   to work (or working) . . . improving . . . using
D.   to work (or working) . . . improving . . . to use
Question #16
Some may argue that by __________ their kids out of public school and instead deciding __________ them, parents prevent their children from __________ social. However, this idea is far from __________ true.
A.   to keep . . . to homeschool . . . becoming . . . being
B.   to keeping . . . to homeschool . . . to become . . . to be
C.   keeping . . . homeschooling . . . becoming . . . being
D.   keeping . . . to homeschool . . . becoming . . . being
Question #17
Kevin __________ with a host family since he __________ here three months ago. He would like __________ into his own apartment; however, he can't afford __________ so.
A.   has been living . . . arrived . . . moving . . . do
B.   has been living . . . arrived . . . to move . . . to do
C.   has been living . . . has arrived . . . to move . . . to do
D.   is living . . . arrived . . . to move . . . to do
Question #18
Although some __________ that by __________ a public school, homeschooled children __________ the same academic rigors as their public school counterparts. However, this is untrue because they often __________ faster due to __________ one-on-one lessons.
A.   believe . . . not attending . . . do not face . . . are progressing . . . having
B.   believe . . . not attending . . . do not face . . . progress . . . having
C.   believe . . . not attending . . . are not facing . . . progress . . . having
D.   believed . . . not attending . . . do not face . . . progress . . . having
Question #19
Despite __________ all of the answers to the grammar quiz, Oscar __________ that he ___________ well on it.
A.   not knowing . . . feels . . . performed
B.   of not knowing . . . feels . . . performed
C.   not knowing . . . felt . . . performs
D.   of not to know . . . feels . . . performed

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