REVISION 8 - Wednesday, October 9, 2024
I. PRONOUNS. Choose and circle the word or phrase that correctly completes each sentence.
1. Do you push…..hard at work when you have to complete an assignment?
A. ourselves
B. yourself
B. himself
2. Nick and Ingrid brought their lunch to work with…...
A. them
B. themselves
B. their
3. You don't need to help me. I can do it…...
A. by myself
B. yourself
B. by himself
4. Jenny and Brad, don't be so hard on…... You're doing a great job.
A.youself
B. yourself
B. yourselves
5. The ethnic diversity among employees is one of the two things I like about my office. …..is the
stress-free environment.
A. Other
B. The other
B. The others
6. I've had five jobs in ten years. One was in an office. …..was at a school.
A. Another
B. Other
B. The other
7. I see one of your reports. Where did you put…..?
A. one another
B. another
B. the others
8. The office environment is wonderful because everyone helps…...
A. another
B. the other
B. one another
9. …..is a better place to work than my office!
A. No one
B. Nowhere
B. Nothing
10. Aya is who likes to work in an open office.
A. somebody
B. anybody
B. everybody
11. can work in this office because it's too disorganized.
A. Everybody
B. Nobody
B. Somebody
12. with a design degree can apply for the job.
A. Anything
B. Anywhere
B. Anyone
13. Can you trust who works in your office?
A. everything
B. everyone
B. everywhere
14. There is not another office as special as this one in the world.
A. nowhere
B. everywhere
B. anywhere
15. in this workspace is modern, including the trendy desks and the lights.
A. Everything
B. Something
B. Anything
II. Underline the GERUNDS in the article. Be careful not to circle the present progressive
forms of verbs.
Getting an education is important to many young people in the United States. In fact, young
people must get an education. Starting school at age five, or even younger if they go to preschool, is
normal for most students. It depends on the state, but most students don't finish studying until they
are 17 or 18. Students go to elementary school, middle school (sometimes called junior high
school), and then high school.
Many high schools are offering classes that prepare students for college - for example, advanced
English, math, and science classes. These classes are called college prep classes.
However, not attending college is an option. Some students enjoy getting a job right out of school.
Taking vocational courses, such as car repair or computer skills, is an option for high school
students who are not planning to go to college.
III. Complete the statements about students' plans. Use the gerund form of the verbs in
parentheses.

John: I think working (work) after high school is important. I am considering……………..(work)
at a bank and …………….(move) to Los Angeles.
Yawen: I have two years of high school left, but I've already taken advanced math classes
………………......(plan) in advance is important, and I'm considering…….........……..(become)
an engineer.
Sebastian: I've always imagined (become) a photographer. ………………….(pay) for the classes
is expensive, but my parents have been discussing…………………(help) me.
IV. GERUND AFTER PREPOSITIONS. Complete the passage below. Use gerunds with the
words in the box.
about / try - for / learn - to / make - on / use - at / educate - in / apply - of / have
A SOLUTION TO MY ISSUES WITH EDUCATION?
Readers of my blog know that I believe 1 in making education available to everyone, I dream
2
…………………this happen in my lifetime. I recently heard about a new university unlike any
other - the University of the People. It started in 2009. The best part is that it's free! Students are
responsible 3…………………….on their own.
Although students do not have to pay tuition, they do need to plan 4………………..a computer
and an Internet connection. There are also some fees for the application and for examinations.
Anyone who is interested 5……………………..to the University of the People needs to be aware
that the university is not accredited. This is not unusual for a new university, but it's important to
know.
Will this educational experiment be successful 6………………………..a large number of people?
I think it's a good idea, and I hope it's successful. Would you be excited 7…………………….this
approach to education? Please join the online discussion.
V. READ THE CONVERSATION. Then answer the questions with gerunds as the objects of
prepositions. Use the words in bold from the conversation to help you.
Nick: Hi, Ivan. Have you applied to any colleges yet?
Ivan: No, I haven't. I'm really worried.
Nick: About what?
Ivan: I don't know how I'm going to pay for college.
Nick: Well, you should get financial aid. You can learn about it from different websites.
Ivan: That's a good idea, but I don't like to do searches on the Internet. It's hard to find
information.
Nick: It's not that hard. I can help you.
Ivan: That would be great. I usually do everything by myself. What colleges should I apply to?
Nick: First, let's concentrate on one thing: how you'll get money for school.
Ivan: Good idea. I usually think about too many things at the same time. Then I give up.
Nick: Well, then I really have to help you. I insist! Well start tomorrow.
Ivan: Great. Thanks, Nick. I'll sign up for a computer at the library.
Nick: Good. You take care of that and let me know when to meet you.
1. What is Ivan worried about?
 He's worried about paying for college.
2. What does Ivan need to learn about?
 …………………………………………
3. What does Ivan complain about?
 …………………………………………
4. What is Ivan used to doing?
 …………………………………………
5. What does Nick think Ivan should concentrate on?  ……………………………………….…
6. What does Ivan admit to?
 …………………………………………
7. What does Nick insist on?
 …………………………………………

8. What will Ivan take care of?
 …………………………………………
VI. WRITING. Complete the sentences with information that is true for you. Use gerunds.
1. I have a good reason for……………………………………………….. .
2. In class, I have difficulty……………………………………………….. .
3. I don't have trouble…………………………………………………….. .
4. After class, I spend time ………………………………………………...
5. I have an interest in………………………………..after I finish my English classes.
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