This grammar exercise tests your understanding of common verb patterns and structures in English.
1. I would rather consult a doctor than ................................ in fear.
Would rather is followed by an infinitive without to.
2. I can't help ................................... about her.
If you say that you can’t help doing something, you mean that you can’t stop yourself from doing it. In this structure we use an ing form after help.
3. I couldn't help ................................... those cookies.
If you say that you can’t help doing something, you mean that you can’t stop yourself from doing it. In this structure we use an ing form after help.
4. She is busy ................................. ready for work.
The structure I am busy is followed by an –ing form.
5. I am busy .................................... the house.
6. Brother is busy ...................................... his studies.
Instead of an –ing form, we can use with + noun after I’m busy.
7. I am looking forward .................................. Paris.
Look forward to / Looking forward to is followed by an ing form or a noun.
8. I will help you ....................................... the cleaning.
Before a noun we use help with.
9. Can you help me ....................................... my keys?
Help can be followed by object + infinitive with or without to.
10. It is your turn .................................... the dishes.
An infinitive with to is used in this structure.
11. I am having a hard time ..................................... a good job.
An ing form is used in this structure.
12. You had better ..................................... me my money back.
After had better the infinitive is used without to.
Answers
1. I would rather consult a doctor than live in fear.
2. I can’t help worrying about her.
3. I couldn’t help eating those cookies.
4. She is busy getting ready for work.
5. I am busy cleaning the house.
6. Brother is busy with his studies.
7. I am looking forward to visiting Paris.
8. I will help you with the cleaning.
9. Can you help me find my keys?
10. It is your turn to do the dishes.
11. I am having a hard time finding a good job.
12. You had better give me my money back.
