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ACTIVITY 2
Fill in the blank with the correct gerund or infinitive form of the verb in parentheses. More than one
answer may be possible.
1. (burn) fossil fuels, which releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere,
has harmful effects on the environment.
2. One reason many immigrants decide (become) citizens is to have
the right to vote.
3. It is not always easy (determine) whether information on the Internet
is accurate.
4. Researchers were interested in (learn) about the positive and negative
effects of a high-protein diet on the body.
5. The first step in writing an essay is (brainstorm) ideas about the topic.
6. There are a number of reasons that people avoid (go) to the dentist.
7. One needs time, money, and passion (succeed) in business.
8. Studies indicate that by (review) the questions in an exam before
answering them, students achieve higher scores.
9. It is important (choose) a career for the satisfaction it brings rather
than for the paycheck it brings.
10. (save) endangered animals is the mission of many environmental
groups worldwide.
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