Verb Patterns TestOnline version Choose the correct option. by Faye Hobson 1 Which is correct? a I managed finishing before the deadline. b I managed finish before the deadline. c I managed to finish before the deadline. 2 Which is correct? a Would you mind helping me? b Would you mind help me? c Would you mind to help me? 3 Which is correct? a After finishing his degree, he went on to become a lawyer. b After finishing his degree, he went on becoming a lawyer. c After finishing his degree, he went on become a lawyer. 4 Which is correct? a I'd better to go home soon. b I'd better going home soon. c I'd better go home soon. 5 Which is correct? a My parents encouraged me to climb the career ladder. b My parents encouraged me climbing the career ladder. c My parents encouraged me climb the career ladder. 6 Which is correct? a He recommended to be self-employed. b He recommended be self-employed. c He recommended being self-employed. 7 Which is correct? a I can't stand feel snowed under. b I can't stand to feel snowed under. c I can't stand feeling snowed under. 8 Which is correct? a They made me to choose. b They made me choose. c They made me choosing. 9 Which is correct? a They only let me to do run-of-the-mill office tasks. b They only let me do run-of-the-mill office tasks. c They only let me doing run-of-the-mill office tasks. 10 Which is correct? a I'm not used to being thrown in at the deep end. b I'm not used to be thrown in at the deep end. c I'm not used be thrown in at the deep end.