Grammars

Which sentence correctly uses "by + gerund"?

• She lost weight by to exercise

• She lost weight by exercising.

• She lost weight by exercise.

• She lost weight by exercises.

Answer explanation

Quiz: Using "By + Gerund"

Identify the correct option to complete the sentence: "He became a great musician ___ hard every day."

• by practiced

• by practice

• By practicing

• by to practice

Which of these sentences is incorrect? (Select the incorrect)

• They improved their teamwork by communicating more.

• He fixed his car by watching an online tutorial.

• She made money by to sell handmade jewelry.

• You can learn a new language by practicing every day.

Complete the sentence: "We saved time ___ a shortcut."

• by took

• by taking

• by take

• by takes

Choose the correct option to complete the sentence:
"You can improve your writing skills ___ every day."

• by to write

• by writing

• by write

• writing

Which sentence is correct?

• I would rather to stay home than go to the party.

• I would prefer staying home than go to the party.

• I would rather stay home than go to the party.

• I would prefer stay home than go to the party.

Choose the correct option to complete the sentence: "I would rather ___ to the movies than stay home tonight."

• going

• goes

• gone

• go

Select the correct choice: "She would prefer ___ a coffee instead of tea."

• to drink

• drink

• drinking

• drinks

Which sentence is correct?

• He would rather to go for a walk than to stay inside.

• He would rather go for a walk than stay inside.

• He would prefer go for a walk than staying inside.

• He would rather going for a walk than stay inside.

Get or Have Something Done . Choose the correct sentence:

• I get my car repaired every month.

• I get my car repair every month.

• I get my car repairing every month.

• I get my car repairs every month.