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6. Verb + Expression with Preposition

For example,

y We had to return home because we had run out of money.
y At first her eyes filled with horror, and then she burst into tears.
y Their behaviour was enough to drive anybody to crime.
7. Verb + Adverb

For example,

y She placed her keys gently on the table and sat down.
y Maya whispered softly in Jyoti’s ear.
y I remember vaguely that it was growing dark when we left.

A. Select the appropriate words and fill in the blanks.

1. He is a/an riser. (soon/quick/early)

2. She enjoys walking at a pace. (slowly/leisurely/quickly)

3. She is a beautiful and charming person. (rather/fairly/much)

4. I am hopeful that we can to an agreement. (come/go/take)

5. The chief minister a radio broadcast on the occasion.
(gave/made/spoke)

6. The car (speeding, driving, crawling) came to a
(screeching/swift/jolting) halt.

7. He is an batsman. (alarming/attacking/attentive)

B. Fill in the correct collocations and complete the sentences.

1. What time did you dinner? (take/have)

2. ‘Excuse me, would you mind a photo of me?’ (taking/making)

3. Can you me a favour? (do/make)

4. I must a decision about my aim in life. (take/make)

5. Have you your homework? (done/worked)

6. Would you like a cup of coffee? (strong/hard)

7. I will have to rush if I intend to the train. (climb/catch)

8. You need to carefully to me to understand my point of view.
(hear/listen)

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