Put the verb in brackets in either the -ing form or the infinitive.

1. I used........................... (think) that life ended at 50, but now I’m 61 and I know it’s not true.
2. It’s six in the morning. I’m not used to...................... (get) up this early.
3. Remember..................... (lock) the door when you leave the flat.
4. I remember..................... (fall) out my stroller when I was a baby.
5. You can lose weight by.......................... (do) exercise.
6. I’m thinking of................... (buy) a new car. An Opel Corsa, maybe.
7. I’d like....................... (meet) Bush.
8. I offered........................... (pay) for the meal, but he refused.
9. Stop................. (make) such a terrible noise.
10. Caroline had been studying for two hours, and then she stopped....................... (make) herself a cup of coffee.
11. I mustn’t forget...................... (buy) Jamima a birthday card.
12. I’ll never forget................... (meet) my wife for the first time.
13. It’s a good idea..................... (visit) the dentist twice a year.
14. Have you got enough money.................... (pay) for the tickets?
15. I’ve always tried............... (do) my best.
16. If you can’t do this exercise, try.................. (ask) your mother for help.
17. I have so many things..................... (do). I don’t know where to start.
18. I am a bit puzzled. I don’t know what.................... (do).
19. My parents discouraged me from.......................... (move) to a flat of my own.

Put the verbs in brackets into the gerund or the infinitive.
Sometimes both may be possible.

1. Don’t forget................ (go) to the travel agent’s, will you? The plane tickets
need........................ (pick up).

2. I shall never forget................... (see) the Eiffel Tower for the first time.

3. Oh, no! It’s starting....................... (rain).

4. I like................... (play) table tennis but I wouldn’t like................... (play)
with him. He is such a bad loser.

5. Garcia started....................... (study) French five years ago.

6. I meant......................... (tell) you about the party but I completely forgot.

7. I didn’t tell him about the party because it would have meant......................
(invite) him and his boy friend.

8. Do try.......................... (make) less noise. I’m trying.............................
(concentrate).

9. He remembers......................... (drive) up to the crossroads but nothing
else after the accident.

10. Have you ever stopped........................ (wonder) why she behaves
like that?

11. We really need..................... (do) some shopping; we’re running out
of everything.

12. I’ve tried............................... (jog) and aerobics, but I still can’t lose
weight.

13. I’m terribly sorry but I forgot........................ (post) your letter.

14. Did you remember....................... (do) your homework?

15. I’ll stop..................... (lend) you money if you waste it on CDs.

1. Have you ever considered.................................... (emigrate)?

2. The police refused.............................. (let) him into the country.

3. They denied........................... (enter) the country illegally.

4. The government agreed........................ (allow) the refugees over the border.

5. They threatened................................. (depart) her on the next flight.

6. He avoided.................................. (cross) the bridge by swimming the river.

7. The tourists offered......................... (hide) her in the boot of their car.

8. Would you mind................................ (show) me your documents, sir?

9. Have you finished............................. (fill in) that form?

10. He pretended not............................ (understand) the rules.

11. Immigration officials tend..................... (be) suspicious.

Rewrite each sentence keeping the original sense. Begin the sentences as shown, and use the gerund :

01. He said that he had stolen the watch.
The accused...

02. He said that she must go with him.
He insisted...

03. I would like to see the film again.
I wouldn't mind...

04. Let's leave the car here.
What about...

05. He drove too quickly, so they arrested him.
He was arrested...

06. Why don't we stop here?
What about...

07. Paul wonders if he might emigrate.
Paul is thinking...

08. He told us he was sorry that he was late.
He apologised...

09. He will resign, no matter what I say.
I can't prevent...

10. Sorry to disturb you like this.
Forgive...

11. He told them that he was guilty.
He admitted...

12. He complained over and over again.
He kept...

13. The park attendant told them they were not allowed to walk on the grass.
The park attendant told them to...

14. It cost too much.
It wasn't worth...

15. It was kind of you to meet me.
Thank you...

16. It was kind of you to lend me the book.
Thank you...

17. I t would be quite pleasant to go to the concert.
I wouldn't mind...

18. I would be grateful if you would not play that rock music.
Would you mind...

19. "Why don't we stay at home and play Monopoly," he said.
He suggested...

20. "It wasn't me," he protested.
He denied...

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