QUIZ 02

At home, when I was growing up, my family always avoided (1) _________ (discuss) politics or anything likely to provoke an argument.

• DISCUSSED

• DISCUSS

• DISCUSSING

We were never really encouraged (2) _________ (express) strong opinions.

• TO EXPRESS

• EXPRESS

• EXPRESSED

We were taught (3) _________ (be) polite to each other, and to stay out of trouble.

• BEING

• BE

• TO BE

That’s why, even now, I don’t mind (4) _________ (say) what I think, but I would rather not have a heated argument with somebody.

• SAYING

• SAY

• TO SAY

My boyfriend’s family is very different. They love talking about politics. Whenever we visit them, I’m always hoping (5) _________ (spend) a nice quiet evening,

• SPENDING

• SPEND

• TO SPEND

George is hopeless ___________ cleaning. Just look at this mess!

• FOR

• WITH

• AT

As far as I can see, she’s only famous _____________ being famous.

• OF

• FOR

• ABOUT

I can’t help feeling pessimistic _____________ the state of the planet.

• WITH

• FOR

• ABOUT

Why are you getting angry ______________ them? They didn’t do anything wrong.

• WITH

• FOR

• TO

Are you interested _____________ sports at all?

• ON

• ABOUT

• IN