5 Grammar 2

verb patterns with -ing or infinitive

Believe it or not
Student A
Complete the sentences with a verb in the correct form (-ing or infinitive). Where the sentence ends in ✓, write a true
sentence about you. Where the sentence ends in ✗, write a false sentence about you.

Name:

1 When I was a child I couldn’t stand . ✓

2 I love at the weekends. ✓

3 My friends usually help me . ✗

4 Recently, I have stopped . ✓

5 Next year I want . ✗

6 I enjoy during the holidays. ✗

7 My parents didn’t allow me when I was young. ✓

8 I never remember . ✗

9 Next year I’ll start . ✗

10 I don’t mind at home. ✓

11 I’ve recently decided soon. ✓

12 Last week I agreed . ✗

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Student B
Complete the sentences with a verb in the correct form (-ing or infinitive). Where the sentence ends in ✓, write a true
sentence about you. Where the sentence ends in ✗ , write a false sentence about you.

1 I expect in the near future. ✗

2 My teacher at school advised me . ✗

3 I hate at home. ✓

4 I remember when I was very little. ✓

5 At the moment I’m looking forward to . ✓

6 I started a few years ago. ✗

7 I would like to continue next year. ✓

8 My parents sometimes allowed me when I was young. ✗

9 Last year I refused . ✗

10 I recently advised my friend . ✗

11 I like on Sunday mornings. ✓

12 Next year, I’ll stop . ✓

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