I can’t stand _________ with Jane in the same office. She just refuses ______ talking while she works.
A. working, stopping B. to work, stopping
C. working, to stop D. to work, to stop
My advisor encouraged _______ a summer course to improve my writing skills.
A. for me taking B. me taking C. for me to take D. me to take
It is difficult to imagine his _____ the decision without any consideration.
A. accept B. accepting C. to accept D. accepted
It’s necessary to be prepared for a job interview. _____ the answers ready will be of great help.
A. To have had B. Having had C. Have D. Having
The water ______ cool when I jumped into the pool for morning exercise.
A. was felt B. is felt C. felt D. feels
John had to have his car repaired in a garage because it ______ seriously.
A. damaged B. was being damaged
C. had damaged D. had been damaged