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Put the verb in the gerund or in the infinitive.

1.- .........................................is really good fun. (fly)

2.- We stopped in the motorway services..................(get) something.................(eat).

3.- "What's this for?" - "It's for........................................(cook) vegetables."

4.- I can't get used to............................................(get up) before the dawn.

5.- I'm sorry about.................................................(not invite) you.

6.- There's a lot of work............................................(do) on the new building.

7.- I really love..............................................(play) with the children.

8.- ...................................(swim) is a good form of exercise.

9.- There are some very interesting things....……….......(see) in the British Museum.

10.- You're lucky you haven't got a child..............................................(look after).

11.- We managed......................(pass) the exam by............................(copy)

each other's answers.

12.- Dave decided..................................(not phone) Sheila for a week or two.

13.- I can't stand...................................(do) the washing up.

14.- I think I'm going to have to give up.......................................(play) football.

15.- It really is time...............................................(go).

16.- I've decided...........................................(not stay) here for another year.

17.- I know the keys are here: I remember......................................(put them

down) somewhere.

18.- We were getting tired, so we stopped...................................(have) lunch.

19.- I tried........................................(add) some salt, but it didn't help.

20.- I'm looking forward to......................................(see) the programme.

21.- I went home....................................(check) that the children were alright.

22.- You're much too young.........................................(go) in there.

23.- I was surprised.........................................(not hear) about the new baby.

24.- We're very keen on.....................................(join) the team.


25.- It was a very odd thing................................................(say).

26.- We decided..........................................(not stay) until the end of the film.

27.- I miss.............................................(be able) to see my parents every day.

28.- They wouldn't let me..........................................(sit) in the driving-seat.

29.- It's your last chance...............................................(say) you're sorry.

30.- We agreed...................................................(not do) any more work.

31.- They suggested........................................(visit) aunt Augusta.

32.- She left the room without...........................................(say) a word.

33.- No one seems....................................(know) the results.

34.- I kept on....................................(knock) on the door.

35.- Would you like........................................(travel) to Egypt ?.

36.- I don't blame you for.................................(not want) to go to the meeting.

37.- I can't stand his....................................(cry).

38.- Fred decided..............................................(find) a job.

39.- He advised her sister.........................................(take) the money.

40.- Ann advised........................(take) the train instead of.........................(drive).

41.- I promise...................................(not be) late.

42.- They offered................................(take) their friend to the airport.

43.- I insist on................................(know) the truth.

44.- She opened the window...................................(let) some fresh air in.

45.- She is very lucky.......................................(choose) by the committee.

46.- She challenged me.........................................(run) to the corner.

47.- Don't worry. I don't mind.........................................(go) to the station.

48.- You should give up......................................(drink). It's killing you.

49.- I was beginning ...................................(get) angry.

50.- The baby started.......................................(cry) again.

51.- I heard the boy..............................................(tell) the whole story.


52.- I wouldn't mind......................................(win) the lottery.

53.- Check your passport before.........................................(leave).

54.- Can you imagine.....................................(swim) in the Dead Sea?.

55.- I don't feel like...................................(play) cards now.

56.- Please, stop..............................(talk). I'm trying to study!.

57.- I'm not used to..................................(eat) so much at night.

58.- The little girl doesn't want........................................(come) with me.

59.- Lisa, remember........................................(tell) your husband what I said.

60.- I always try.................................(study) at night but I'm too tired.

61.- My mother used to...............................(be) very thin when she was 20.

62.- After..................………….....(hear) the story again I began.............…......

(understand) the problem.

63.- The best thing in the world is......................................(relax).

64.- I'll never forget......................................(see) that concert. It was great!.

65.- I fancy...................................(eat) an ice-cream just now.


66.- Please, don't let him..................................(drink) all that

PUT THE VERBS IN BRACKETS INTO -ING; THE TO INFINITIVE, OR THE

INFINITIVE WITHOUT TO.

1. I enjoy.......................................... (visit) other countries.

2. Scientists want .................................(insert) chips into our heads.

3. I love ...............................(play) with computers. -

4. I have started ...........................(learn) English.

5. It is a terrible habit. ......................(smoke)

6. Would you like .........................(have) something to eat? ,. lt started..................

(rain) while we were out.

7. I hope ...........................(go) to university next year.

8. We went............................... (dance) last night.

9. Shall we............................ (have) lunch now?


10. She can't stand ..........................(travel).

11. Last year we managed ......................(find) a holiday that suited everyone.

12. We decided ......................(rent) a house with a swimming pool.

13. A lady from a travel agency helped us ...........................(choose) a nice house.

14. Would you like .......................(go) out this evening? -I'd rather

.....................(stay) at home.

15. But my children hate .................................(sightsee).

16. They prefer .............................(play) in a swimming pool all day.

17. They refuse......................... (go) out on trips if it's too hot.

18. We wanted..................(go) to the concert last night, -but we couldn't

...............(get) any tickets.

19. How about .......................(go) on a camping holiday? -I'd prefer......................

(stay) in a hotel.

20. When we arrived, the people next door invited us.......................... (have) a

drink with them.

21. We began .......................(talk) about next year's holiday two months ago.

22. Could you.............................. the doctor for me? (phone)

23. You should............................ it to your parents. (tell)

24. Everyone hopes............................ (enjoy) themselves on holiday, but it isn't

always easy.

25. My wife and I are starting............................ (think) we should stay at home.

26. I'd like to go............................ (dance) this evening, but I have

..........................(stay) at home.

27. Are you thinking of ...................(sell) your camera? -Yes, I've decided ,.......

………....(buy) a new one.

28. She can't ............……….......(swim)


1. I am trying the process of billing (bill).

2. I am very surprised (see) how nice she really is.

3. They plan (serve) hot dogs at the party.

4. They are eager (start).

5. He was proud (receive) such good reviews.

6. You seem (be) disappointed.

7. They stopped (fight).

8. How much is she prepared (pay)?

9. Jane chose (stay) at home.

10. Jane keeps (forget) her keys.

11. I heard her story about (run away) from the police.

12. I got Tailor (fix) the dish washer.

13. They would like (chat) for a while.

14. She told you (shut up).

15. We are beginning (see) the effects.

1. My reasons for (accept) the position are well known.

2. My parents don't allow my sister (eat) much candy.

3. The frozen lake is likely (melt) soon.

4. We enjoy (watch) movies.

5. The opportunity (see) Rome excited her.

6. We hope (be) ready soon.

7. This teacher doesn't permit students (speak) in class.

8. The doctor advised (rest) a couple of days.

9. We don't permit (park) outside.

10. They are addicted to (drink) Coke.

11. Laura keeps (repeat) the same sentence.

12. I need (talk) with my wife about it.

13. She asked (sit down).


14. She doesn't have enough time (have) two jobs.

15. She gets full credit for (rehabilitate) the neighborhood.

1. You anticipated (sell) that house.

2. We are always happy (help).


3. We are dedicated to (change) how things work.

4. We are going (bowl) tomorrow night.


5. We are really excited about (climb) that mountain.

6. They are going (camp) next week.


7. The beep sound reminded me (turn off) the washing machine.
8. The teacher doesn't permit (speak) in class.

9. We waited (see) the doctor.


10. We are very happy about you (get) a new job.
11. He forgot (turn off) the toaster, and the whole house burned down.
12. He promised (finish) his chores.
13. I need (talk) with you.
14. I advised her (have) some soup.
15. He is responsible for (paint) all the buildings.

16. He leaned against the wall (smile) at her.


17. They avoid (visit) us.

18. Ashley recalled (not lock) the door.


19. I didn't have any problems (find) a replacement.

20. They decided (cook) some rice.


21. I urge you (start).

22. The officer ordered him (stop).


23. You mentioned (take) a break.
24. Their goal (bring) peace gave hope to everyone.

25. I am good enough (pass) the audition.


26. He started (shout) at his friends.
27. I am shocked (see) these two together.
28. He decided (not run) for president.
29. They kept (talk).
30. I am sorry (say) this, but I won't go.
31. Jack completed (fix) the car.

32. It was difficult (obtain) his permission.


33. I appreciate you (help) me.

34. They are beginning (sing).


35. My memories of (travel) are well recorded in my albums.
36. They would like us (show) them our products.

37. I dreaded (take) that trip.


38. I don't mind (go) with you.
39. He claimed (be) a Romeo.
40. She can't help (be) so charming.

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