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ACTIVITY 8 Review Quiz
Multiple Choice Choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. Advertising on social media has the advantage of millions of potential customers.
a. to reach b. reach c. to reaching d. reaching
2. During good economic times, when employment rates are high, many people consider their
jobs and opening their own businesses.
a. quit b. to quit c. quitting d. to quitting
3. In a recent travel survey, 45 percent of the respondents said they planned a week-long cruise
during their next scheduled vacation.
a. to take b. taking c. take d. to taking
4. Most college advisors tell new students that it will take time to their new surroundings.
a. adjusting b. to adjust c. to adjusting d. adjust
5. As part of an exercise and diet program, one must stop more calories than one burns.
a. to consume b. consuming c. consume d. to consuming
Error Correction One of the five underlined words or phrases is not correct. Find the
error and correct it. Be prepared to explain your answer.
6. Taking a public speaking course during the first semester of college improves
listening skills, provides practice in organize one’s thoughts, and builds
self-confidence.
7. It is never a good idea choose a career based only on the money one can earn.
Similarly, one should avoid making a career decision before exploring several
options.
8. Although stay up all night to watch movies is often typical of college students, this
lifestyle tends to change once students begin working full time.
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