Q Gerund and infinitive 2 A In each sentence, write the correct form of the verb in brackets, either the -ing form or the infinitive. 1 He tried (tell) her on many occasions, but she wouldn’t listen. 2 Yes, of course, I'm allowed (attend) the meeting, 3. My father allowed me (go) but not my sister. 4 Try (tell) him. That's one possibility. 5. It’s hard to know what to do. I've tried (write) to the authority, but they don’t answer. 6 [tried (persuade) the company that we were not at fault, but they didn’t accept that. 7 You surely don’t allow (smoke) during the meeting. 8 If you try (drive) to London instead of (go) by train, you'll see what the problems are. 9 Try (get) a good lunch in that restaurant after 2 o'clock and you'll see what sort of place it is. 10 Excuse me. Are we allowed (go) across the playing field? B Complete each space in the text with the verb given In brackets In the correct form, either the -ing form or the infinitive. Many people have tried (1) (invest) in internet companies, hoping to make a lot of money. Some companies are so over-subscribed that investors are only allowed (2) _____ (buy) very few shares at one tme. I tried @) (invest) in one, but was told I was to late, When the company goes on the stock market, a time is announced by which you have to have put in your application, and you are not allowed (4) (submit) an application after that time, until after a few days, when people start selling. If you manage to buy some shares and you try (5) (sell) them quickly, you will have to pay a lot of tax. In this way, they are trying (6) (stabilize) the market. The Stock Exchange also forbids @” (use) ‘insider’ information. It you try (8) (sell) or (9) _________ (buy) because someone has told you what is going to happen to the company, you are breaking the law. Recently, with the coming of the Internet, there is a new type of investor - the ‘day-trader’. If you want to become a ‘day-trader’, it is better in the beginning to try (10) (play) with the stock-markets with pretend money. You pretend to invest and see from the financial columns how your investments would have done. The most important thing is not to allow friends (11) (advise) you!Q@ Gerund and infinitive 2 (continued) © Rewrite each sentence using the verb given in brackets as in the example. So you want more money. You could rob a bank, you could get a better job, you could invest in one of the new Internet companies. (try) So you want more money. Try robbing a bank, or getting a better job, or investing in one of the new Internet companies, 1. Gill wants to work in Spain, What can she do? Teach English, open a bar, sell luxury homes? (try) 2. Mary doesn’t like her son bringing home strange cats. So she has told him not to. (forbid) Alice is very easy about smoking. Anyone can in her house. (allow) If you want a good grade, work harder. (try) He needs you to understand him. (Please try) anew They tell me I can work as a financial adviser without special qualifications. (allow) 7 Tell them they can’t build on that field. (forbid) 8 Iwant to get in touch with her, I've faxed, phoned and e-mailed, but she doesn’t reply. (try) 9 Let him work on his painting in the garden. (allow) 10 I wanted to see the exhibition, but it was too crowded. (try)© Circle the correct form, Tick (/) if both are correct 1 Cathy taught us that we should check / to check new words ina dictionary. / 2 Mark begged us that we took / to take him to the nearest village. 3 I didn't mean you be offended / to he offended. I'm very sorry. 4 Luckily the doctor didn’t advise me to change / that I should change my lifestyle. 5 We have arranged for Jack to attend / Jack to attend to attend the meeting, 6 [would hate you to feel / that you feel uncomfortable about the proposed changes. 7 Having an extra team member helped us complete / to complete the project ahead of schedule. 8 Wed always planned our children to go / for our children to go to university. 9 Phil pereuaded me that I should give up / to give up extreme sports. © Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets in the infinitive (with or without fo) or the gerund. 1 I'mafraid I cart let you check (check) in until I see proof of your identi 2 Any student who fails will be made __(retake) the test. 3 Dad would always make us (do) our homework hetore watching TV 4 Fortunately her injury won't prevent her (take) part in the competition. 5 I'm sure [dont remember her___ (be able) to swim! 6 I really dislike people. (stop) me in the street to ask for money. 7 Any task which involves my mother (use) a computer makes her panic, 8 Westrongly advise guests __ (Leave) their valuables in the hotel safe. 9 Nigel reminded everyone (not arrive) late for the welcome tour. 10 It shouldn't take you more than five minutes __(get) here. We're just round the corner. nes these questions with a partner. + Does the Internet make people more sociable, or docs it isolate them? + Do you mind musicians playing music in the street? + Should we really expect students to be responsible for their own learning? * Should local governments force people to use public transport in cities where there is a traffic problem? * How can governments encourage people to respect the environment? + Can you imagine yourself living the rost of your life in another country?