Using the Correct Verb Form for Regular Verbs in the Present Tense

1. I (to want) to learn how to live a long, healthy life.
   1. want
   2. wanting
   3. wanted

1. Question 1.188

   Doctors (to explain) that exercise plays an important part in staying healthy.

   A.

   a. explained

   B.

   b. explaining

   C.

   c. explain

2. Question 1.189

   Some days, I (to stop) at the gym to work out.

   A.

   a. stopping

   B.

   b. stop

   C.

   c. stopped

3. Question 1.190

   When I am there, I usually (to use) the Stairmaster and the rowing machine.

   A.

   a. used

   B.

   b. use

   C.

   c. using

4. Question 1.191

   My gym also (to offer) classes in kickboxing, yoga, and aerobics.

   A.

   a. offers

   B.

   b. offering

   C.

   c. offered

5. Question 1.192

   Many people (to take) these classes because they prefer to exercise in groups.

   A.

   a. taking

   B.

   b. took

   C.

   c. take

6. Question 1.193

   I suppose that they (to feel) it’s easier to stay motivated when there is an instructor telling them what to do.

   A.

   a. felt

   B.

   b. feeling

   C.

   c. feel

7. Question 1.194

   My friend Karen (to love) taking karate classes.

   A.

   a. loves

   B.

   b. loved

   C.

   c. loving

8. Question 1.195

   On nice days in the spring and fall, I (to prefer) to run or ride my bicycle outside for exercise.

   A.

   a. preferred

   B.

   b. prefer

   C.

   c. preferring

9. Question 1.196

   Lots of people who do not exercise much (to think) that people who do so are just worried about their weight.

   A.

   a. thinking

   B.

   b. thought

   C.

   c. think

10. Question 1.197

    However, exercising several times a week (to keep) me feeling energetic and strong.

    A.

    a. keeping

    B.

    b. kept

    C.

    c. keeps