1I would rather consult a doctor than ............... in fear.
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In the pattern "would rather ... than", use the base verb "live" for the second action.
2I can't help ............... about her.
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After "can't help," use the -ing form "worrying" to mean you cannot stop yourself.
3I couldn't help ............... those cookies.
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After "couldn't help," use the -ing form "eating" to mean you could not stop yourself.
4She is busy ............... ready for work.
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After "be busy," use the -ing form "getting" before an activity.
5I am busy ............... the house.
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After "be busy," use the -ing form "cleaning" before an activity.
6My brother is busy ............... his studies.
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Before a noun phrase, "busy" is followed by "with".
7I am looking forward ............... Paris.
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After "look forward," use "to" plus the -ing form, so "to visiting" is correct.
8I will help you ............... the cleaning.
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Before a noun phrase, "help" is followed by "with".
9Can you help me ............... my keys?
Select 2 answers.
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After "help me," both "find" and "to find" are correct.
10It is your turn ............... the dishes.
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After "It is your turn," use the infinitive "to do".
11I am having a hard time ............... a good job.
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After "have a hard time," use the -ing form "finding".
12You had better ............... me my money back.
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After "had better," use the base verb "give".
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- I would rather consult a doctor than live in fear.
- I can’t help worrying about her.
- I couldn’t help eating those cookies.
- She is busy getting ready for work.
- I am busy cleaning the house.
- My brother is busy with his studies.
- I am looking forward to visiting Paris.
- I will help you with the cleaning.
- Can you help me find / to find my keys?
- It is your turn to do the dishes.
- I am having a hard time finding a good job.
- You had better give me my money back.