Supply an appropriate verb form and preposition (if necessary).

Use the gerund in the active or passive form.

1.I prefer (drive) to (drive). 2. Stop (argue) and start (work). 3.He liked neither (read) nor (read) aloud to. 4. It's no use (cry) over spilt milk. (proverb) 5. Why do you avoid (see) me? 6. He tried to avoid (see). 7.1 suggest (hold) another meeting next week. 8. He finished (speak) and sat down. 9. We insist on (send) him there at once. 10. He insists on (send) there instead of me. 11. If you can't turn the key, try (put) some oil in the lock. 12. He showed no sign of (know) them. 13. She showed no sign of (impress). 14.1 was annoyed at (interrupt) every other mo­ment. 15. You can't make an omelet without (break) eggs. (proverb) 16. He is thinking of (leave) his job and (go) to America. 17. She dreams of (invite) to the party. 18. After (read) this article you will give up (smoke). 19. On (introduce) they easily fell to (talk). 20. In (discuss) this problem they touched upon some very interesting items. 21. The equipment must go through a number of tests before (install). 22. The idea is worth (consider). 23. If you put your money into that business you risk (lose) every penny. 24. Imagine (live) with someone who never stops (talk). 25. He hates (remind) people of their duties or (remind) of his. 26. The boys were punished for (break) the window. 27. The old man could not stand (make) fun of. 28. Is there anything here worth (buy)? 29. You'd better consult the lawyer before (decide) to buy the property. 30. She was so eagerly looking forward to (give) the leading part to play that she was greatly disappointed at not even (offer) it. 31. Would you mind (put) your pet snake somewhere else? 32. By (work) day and night he succeeded in (finish) the job in time. 33. He has a scheme for (make) grass grow in winter. 34. He liked to do things with­out (disturb) anyone or (disturb). 35. She reproached me for not (keep) my promise. 36. I don't feel like (work); what about (go) to a disco instead? 37. If a thing is worth (do) at all it is worth (do) well. (proverb) 38. The boy was afraid of (punish) and hid himself. 39. She seemed sorry for (be) rude to me. 40.1 hate (borrow) money. 41. After (talk) for ten minutes I succeeded in (convince) him that there was no danger. 42.1 remember (read) a review of that book and (think) I'd like to get it. 43. He stopped for a moment and then went on (speak).

Supply an appropriate verb form and preposition (if necessary).

1. Alice isn't interested (look) for a new job. 2. Henry is excited (leave) for India. 3. You are capable (do) better work. 4.1 have no excuse (be) late. 5. I'm accustomed (have) a big breakfast. 6. The rain prevented us (complete) the work. 7. Fred is always complaining (have) a headache. Instead (study), Margaret went to a ball game with some of her friends. Thank you (help) me carry the packages to the post office. 10. Mrs Grant insisted (know) the whole truth. 11. He showed us how to get to his house (draw) a map. 12. You should take advantage (live) here. 13. Laura had a good reason (go, not) to class yesterday. 14. Everyone in the neighbourhood participated (search) for the lost child. 15.1 apol­ogized to Diane (make) her wait for me. 16. The weather is terrible tonight. I don't blame you (want, not) to go to the meeting. 17. Who is responsible (wash) and (dry) the dishes after dinner? 18. In addition (go) to school full-time, Sam has a part-time job. 19. The angry look on his face stopped me (speak) my mind. 20. Where should we go for din­ner tonight? Would you object (go) to an Italian restaurant? 21. The mayor made another public statement for the purpose (clarify) the new tax proposal. 22. The thief was accused (steal) a woman's purse. 23. The jury found Mr Adams guilty (take) money from the company he worked for and (keep) it for himself. 24. Bill isn't used (wear) a suit and tie every day. 25. I'm going to visit my family during the school vacation. I'm looking forward (eat) my mother's cooking and (sleep) in my own bed. 26.1 have a good reason (be) late. 27. It's getting late. I'm worried (miss) my train. 28. I'm not used (drive) in the mountains. 29. Nothing can stop me (go) there. 30.1 apologized to my friend (be) late. 31. When Beth got tired, she stopped (work). 32. Would you mind (open) the door? Thanks. 33. The police officer told him to stop, but he kept (drive). 34.1 enjoy (have) a long walk every morning. 35.1 would like to have some friends over. I'm thinking (invite) them to a dinner party. 36. He told a really funny joke. We couldn't stop (laugh)! 37. Where are you consid­ering (go) for vacation? 38. Sometimes I put off (do) my homework. 39.1 quit (read) comic books when I was twelve years old. 40. You can't postpone (make) that decision much longer. 41.1 wanted to go to Mexico. Sally suggested (go) to Hawaii. 42. Tony mentioned (take) the bus to school instead of walking. 43.1 appreciate (be) able to study in peace and quiet. 44. We went (sail) yesterday and enjoyed it very much. 45. Instead (ask) for help on each arithmetic problem, you should use your book and try to figure out the answers yourself. 46.1 look forward (see) you next time Train town. I'll let you know ahead of time so that we can plan to get together. 47. Alice told us that she was tired (wash) the dishes every night. 48. The four-year-old was blamed (break) the glass candy dish. 49.1 tried to prevent him (come). 50. You should listen to other people instead (talk) about yourself all the time. 51. What do you feel (have) for dinner? Does chicken and rice sound good? 52. Frank believes animals should be protected from hunters. He objects (kill) wild animals for sport. 53. Please don't argue (finish) your homework. Just do it. 54. Mario spent all month preparing for the tennis match, but in spite (practise) for many hours, he lost the match to Ivan. 55. She is thinking (become) a rock star. 56.1 can't stand (watch) romantic films. 57.1 have difficulty (get) to school on time. 58. He is good (organize) parties. 59. He is fond (collect) things. 60. He insisted (give) that job. 61. These shoes want (mend). 62. The baby liked (wash). 63. I don't see any way (do) it.

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