Verb ComplementationSet 16

1The thesis advisor ..... that all the students under he supervision can accomplish their thesis writing in time.
2..... a lot of stress is dangerous.
3Mom ..... the ingredients before she cooks the food.
4Adam ..... the buttons of his shirt.
5Choose the correct variant: Leave me your phone number and I'll ..... you back in half an hour.
6The Louisiana Purchase, made in 1803, almost was doubled the size of the United States.
7Many people ..... water sports ..... surfing, scuba diving in the ocean apart from fishing.
8He'll ..... a fresh pie for you.
9You should take the medicine three times a day.Verb Phrase: .....
10While most people in developed countries ..... at the age of 65, some still work on because they need something to do.
11When my dog sits next to the door
12They worked together to ..... the problem quickly and fairly.
13Choose the correct sentence (two sentences have mistakes)
14As an adult, he ..... his name to Harry Houdini and went on to become a world-famous escape artist.
15The three friends all ..... for the same job.
16I remember ..... to the seaside when I was a very small child.
17Verbs modify nouns and pronouns
18Which sweater do you .....?
19I ..... my little brother ..... my bag to school.
20My parents usually ..... that I should do some homework at weekends.
21Phong can ..... a bike.
22It is required that each participant ..... a valid ID.
23Teachers promote confidence that every students can ..... as this can have a profound influence on students' motivation and self esteem
24John enjoys designing and ..... his own clothes. He's really practical.
25They ..... a close friendship at university.
26You are not ..... jogging in this weather, are you?
27Complete the sentence:The phone screen, ..... on the sidewalk, was impossible to read.
28The Lord ..... and ..... those he loves.
29Complete the sentence:Could you wash my white shirt? It has .....
30I heard her ..... a beautiful song during the performance.
31When an individual's immune system prevents transmission, it .....
32Choose the best option to complete the paragraph:" ..... It doesn't merely involve drawing a family tree, however-tracing your family history can also ..... in learning about your roots and identity. The Internet enables millions ..... "
33Choose the best response:Manu ..... her flight, so she had to catch another one.
34He is pointing at the board. What is he doing?
35She usually (a) a lot of money on clothes.
36EXERCISE 19: Complete the sentences with verb phrases.8. My cousin s jokes always make me .....
37The girl begged her father .....
38Choose the correct variant: A lot of the coffee we drink is ..... in Brazil.
39The check has By tomorrow
40You look rather sad,Joan. I think the letter from your boyfriend will ..... your day. Here it is.
41The students asked Ms. Byrne for an extension on their project.
42My mom told me to ..... my baby brother while she cooked dinner.
43Ten years ago, more than 10 thousand people of this area suffered from a frightening volcano .....
44They let ..... her favourite song.
45I ..... my emotional problems with the counselor. Her advice was helpful.
46In my family we ..... dinner at seven o'clock.
47I've ..... to help Sarah move house this weekend.
48Tyler works in an office. He can ..... well.
49My sister got me ..... a cake for her best friend's birthday.
50We pray for others because we ..... for them
51Enter your credit card details and click "confirm card details" to ..... a payment.
52We never ..... -we always agree about everything.
53Luca isn't here and his friends ......(sind beunruhigt)
54I ..... to the park.
55I am not ..... to Mai's birthday as we are ..... a small fight.
56What is so amazed about The Dead Sea?
57You must ..... the building if the fire alarms sounds.
58I can ..... with my skin.
59A. What are you going to give your brother for his birthday?B. I ..... give ..... a watch.
60Please let me ..... if you need my help to set up the sound system for the party.
61His financial success ..... him to look for a wife.