Fill in the blanks with the gerund, infinitive, or base form…

Fill in the blanks with the gerund, infinitive, or base form of the verb in parentheses ( ). Sam: I’m very upset. I’m having a hard time (make) an important decision. My parents want me (quit) college and find a job. Alex: But why? Sam: My father is sick and hasn’t been able to work, so I can’t afford (attend) college anymore. I need (find) a job and (help) my family. Alex: I’m sorry about your father. But I don’t think you should quit college. (have) a good career in the U.S. is very important. It’s hard (find) a good job without a college education. Have you thought about (apply) for a government loan? Sam: But I’ll have (pay) back the loan with interest when I graduate. Alex: When you have a good job, it will be easy for you (pay) it back. Sam: I don’t know how (apply) for a loan. Alex: You can have your counselor (assist) you. Sam: I don’t have a counselor. Alex: Of course you do. Don’t you remember (meet) him at registration? Sam: Do you mean Mr. Shapiro? I didn’t know he was a counselor. He was very nice. He let me (register) late because my father was in the hospital during the week of  registration. I really appreciated him (give) me permission to register late. Alex: I suggest (make) an appointment to talk with him. (not/finish) college would be a big mistake. You’ve always dreamed about (become) an engineer. Don’t give up on your dream.

Find the mistakes with the underlined words, and correct the…

Find the mistakes with the underlined words, and correct them on the line provided below. Not all of the sentences have mistakes. If there are no mistakes, write “Correct” on the line provided.  Do not make any changes to correct sentences.  (They will be marked wrong.)Because it rained, so we had to cancel our picnic.