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NAME: Marilyn Villalva DATE: 15/01/2021

Extra Grammar Exercises

(Unit 7, page 79)

LESSON 2 Gerunds as objects of prepositions

1 Complete each statement or question with the correct preposition from

the list.

about for of to with

1. I don’t object to working late.

2. Our teacher was complaining our using our phones during class.
3. Marty is happy getting a good grade on his test.
4. Josie’s husband is sick driving to work in the terrible traffic.
5. You should always apologize being late.
6. When my husband and I think going on vacation, we feel so happy.
7. I’m not going to worry so much making mistakes when I speak.
8. Some people get depressed being overweight, but if you’re sick and
tired dieting, just get more exercise.
9. We believe telling the truth, even when it’s difficult.
10. I’m not going to get too excited getting my new car tomorrow. It might
not be ready until next week.
11. Lots of people are afraid flying, but I’m not.
12. Pete gets pretty angry having to work on the weekends.

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Extra Reading Comprehension Activities

(Unit 7, page 80)

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
A. Check the statements that are true, according to the article.
1. A person’s personality is not predictable throughout his or her lifetime.

2. Most people are not total extroverts or total introverts, but somewhere in the
middle.

3. People who believe babies are born with their personalities are in the “nurture
school.”
4. The nature-nurture controversy is very recent.
5. It’s very easy to conduct research on real people.
6. Today most experts believe that personality development is not so black and white.

7. Environment and genes probably work together to create personality.

CRITICAL THINKING
B. According to the reading, are these people probably introverts or the
extroverts? Explain your answers.

1. My friend Ted is a media consultant for an advertising agency. His hobbies

include skydiving and skiing. Every time I call him, he's always busy with some
social event.

2. My cousin Valerie is an editor. She spends her days reading books. Valerie keeps
to herself. She's a very private person. I never know what she's thinking about.

3. My husband loves telling jokes, and he's always the center of attention at
parties.
But, when we're at home, he can be really quiet. He's also very sensitive and interested in
how I feel. When I need to talk, he's always right there and ready to listen.

Top Notch 2, Third Edition Unit 7, Lesson 2

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