Lesson 2: Quiz 1

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    • Read the statements and complete with the correct form of the verb.
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    • I really enjoy ___________ (travel) for my work.

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This quiz in Lesson 2 assesses understanding of verb usage in various contexts. It tests the ability to correctly form gerunds and verb phrases, reflecting practical language application skills suitable for learners aiming to enhance their English grammar proficiency.

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  • 2. 

    • Read the statement and complete with the correct form of the verb.
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    • I can’t stand _________ (watch) Malhação.

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "watching". In this sentence, the verb "stand" is used in the negative form, indicating that the speaker has a strong dislike or inability to tolerate something. The gerund form of the verb "watch" is used to complete the sentence, indicating that the speaker cannot tolerate watching the TV show "Malhação".

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  • 3. 

    • Read the statement and complete with the correct form of the verb.
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    • I don’t mind __________ (work) on Saturdays.

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "working" because the phrase "don't mind" is followed by a gerund (verb + ing) when expressing that something is not a problem or annoyance. In this case, the speaker is saying that working on Saturdays is not a problem for them.

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  • 4. 

    • Read the statement and complete with the correct form of the verb.
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    • I don’t mind _________ (have) lunch at work.

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "having." In this sentence, the phrase "I don't mind" is followed by a gerund form of the verb, which functions as the object of the sentence. The gerund form of the verb "have" is "having." Therefore, the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence is "having lunch at work."

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  • 5. 

    • Read the statement and complete with the best form of the verb.
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    • I enjoy __________ (spend) my time at grandma’s house on weekends.

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "spending" because it is the present participle form of the verb "spend" which is used to show an ongoing action. In the given sentence, the speaker is expressing their enjoyment of spending time at their grandma's house on weekends.

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  • 6. 

    Imagine the situation: Paul sat for long hours in a meeting yesterday.  He hates it. Which is correct? Paul hates...

    • Sitting in long meetings.

    • Sitted the meetings.

    • Sit in long meetings.

    Correct Answer
    A. Sitting in long meetings.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "sitting in long meetings." This is because the verb "hates" should be followed by the gerund form of the verb, which is "sitting." The other options, "sitted the meetings" and "sit in long meetings," are not grammatically correct.

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  • 7. 

    Imagine the situation: Julia worked this weekend. She doesn’t mind it. Which is correct? Julia doesn’t mind...

    • To work on weekends.

    • Work on weekends.

    • Working on weekends.

    Correct Answer
    A. Working on weekends.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "working on weekends." This is because the phrase "doesn't mind" is followed by the present participle form of the verb, which is "working." The other options do not follow this pattern and are not grammatically correct in this context.

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  • 8. 

    Imagine the situation: Audrey likes the idea of traveling around the world as a volunteer. Which is correct? Audrey likes...

    • Travel around the world as a volunteer.

    • Traveling around the world as a volunteer.

    • The travel around the world as a volunteer.

    Correct Answer
    A. Traveling around the world as a volunteer.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "traveling around the world as a volunteer." This is because the verb "likes" should be followed by a gerund (-ing form) to indicate a general preference or enjoyment of an activity. In this case, "traveling" is the correct gerund form of the verb "travel." The other options ("travel" and "the travel") are not grammatically correct in this context.

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