The correct verbs to fill in the blanks are, respectively:

Mark the correct alternative to complete the sentence.

Max _________________ ill for three weeks. He’s still in hospital.

Choose the correct alternative.

By this time next year, my brother ______ his new car.

Mark the correct option to complete the sentence.

My legs are aching now because I ________ since 2 o’clock.

Choose the correct alternative.

This is not installed correctly. They____________ my instructions.

Choose the correct alternative.

That cargo ship ______________ the harbour.

Choose the option that completes the text below:

I had a really funny evening yesterday, Mary. I got talking to this boy in the pub, very nice-looking he was, and I could see he _________ me. He said he _________ anybody like me before, and he felt I _________ a very unusual kind of beauty. Oh, yes? I said. Then he asked me if I _________ a lift home, so I said no, I _________ hungry, so we went out for a curry.

Which sequence best completes the text below?

"Over 250 members of the Brazilian Navy in the UK (1)____ stationed since the contract (2)____ at the end of 2011 for three Ocean Patrol Vessels and ancillary support services, which (3)____ a manufacturing license (4)____ further vessels of the same class to be constructed in Brazil."

(Adapted from http://www.baesystems.com/article) 

Which is the best sequence to complete the paragraph?

"If you have to deliver bad news, (1)____ offer unnecessary details because when you (2)____ every single reason for your decision, the other person can use those reasons as negotiation points. Your decision is firm, and this will come across most clearly if you (3)____ short and to the point."

(Adapted from http://www.wikihow.com/Be-Assertive) 

Which alternative presents the actual words said by Brad Pitt in this passage?

"Brad Pitt admitted he hadn't tried Vegemite before, despite being aware of its existence through the famous Men At Work song. But the actor had no hesitation when offered a personalized jar of Australia's favorite spread by presenters on The Project."

(Adapted from http://www.guardian.co.uk) 

Which is the correct option to complete the paragraph below?

"Lego releases a Star Wars themed animation in tribute to Father's Day in the UK, 16 June, Lego depict how Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker (1) ____ spend Father's Day, assuming they have buried their long-running feud - a trip to the theme park perhaps? Maybe a father-son fishing outing or just a good old game of catch?" 

(Adapted from http://www.guardian.co.uk) 

In the alternatives below, the gerund was used correctly in only two sentences.

(1) This laptop is definitely worth buying.

(2) He stopped eating fast food in order to lose weight.

(3) They can't afford buying a new car.

(4) She refused seeing him.

The correct sentences are:

Which of the alternatives completes the sentence correctly?

"As a teacher, the thing that annoys me most is (1) ___. 

Choose the best reply to this statement.

Michelle: Are you going to Michelle's get-together?

You: I won't go unless I (1) ____ all my chores in time.