OXFORDPRACTICEGRAMMAR
61 VERB + ING-FORM
After some verbs we can use an ing-form, for example, suggested going,
enjoy putting.
/ usually avoid driving in the rush hour. We'll have to practise throwing the
ball into the basket.
Have you finished typing that letter? Nick says he's given up smoking. We
can sometimes put not before an ing-form.
Imagine not having anywhere to live.
With some other verbs we use a to-infinitive, not an ing-form (see Units 60
and 62). I
don't want to put up a tent in the rain.
B Mind
We use mind + an ing-form mostly in negative statements and in questions.
Andrew doesn't mind having lots of work. He quite likes it. (= He doesn't
dislike having lots of work.) Do you mind waiting a moment? ~ No, that's
OK. I wouldn't mind travelling around the world some time.
C Verbs with can't
Note can't or couldn't with help, resist, face and stand. We can put an ing-
form after these verbs. /
think Tom is very amusing. I can't help laughing at his funny stories. The
dress was so beautiful
that Claire couldn't resist buying it. Let's eat out, shall we? 1 can't face
cooking a meal today. I never
go in the bank if it's busy. I can't stand waiting in a queue.
D Keep (on) and carry on
We use keep or keep on + an ing-form to talk about something continuing,
or
when it happens again and again.
Just keep stirring the mixture until it boils. Nick keeps ringing Rita and
asking her out.
The runners didn't mind the rain. They just kept on running.
For continue see Unit 63C.
Carry on means something continuing.
Just carry on stirring the mixture until it boils.
65D Verb + object + ing-form
61 EXERCISES
1 Verb + ing-form (A)
Answer the questions using the notes in brackets. ► Mike: Is your
car working now? (they / not / finish / repair / it) You: No, they
haven't finished repairing it yet.
1 Laura: Have you done the crossword? (I / give up / try)
You: No,………………………………………………………
2 Daniel: There's a story here in the paper about a 110-year-old man. (1 / can
/ not / imagine / be)
You: Good Lord.
so old.
3 Tom: Do you like football? (I / enjoy / watch / it / on TV)
You: Well,
4 Rachel: Whose idea was it to invite all these people? (suggest / have / a
party)
You: I'm not sure. Someone
2 Verbs with can't (C)
Use three words from the table to complete each sentence.
1 2 3
can't face doing
couldn't help feeling
resist having
having noticing
tand lying
► Rita said she was OK, but I couldn't help noticing how upset she looked.
1 I hate holidays by the sea. I……………………………………… on a
beach all day.
2 [feel really full. I'm afraid I a pudding
with my lunch.
3 1 was so tired yesterday I just……………………………………… any
housework.
4 Tom's car was stolen, but, as he left it unlocked,
I …………………. it's his own fault.
3 Verb + ing-form (A-D)
Some friends have had a meal together in a restaurant. Put in the ing-forms.
Use these verbs: change, discuss, eat, get, miss, ring, try, wait, walk
Vicky: Shall we go then?
Rachel: Daniel hasn't finished (►) eating yet.
Daniel: It's OK. It's just a piece of chocolate.
Matthew: Chocolate? After that enormous meal?
Daniel: I know. I've eaten too much. When I find something new on the
menu,
I just can't resist (1) it.
Rachel: How are we getting home?
Vicky: I don't mind (2) I feel like some fresh air.
Rachel: You're crazy. It's miles. And we've just eaten.
Matthew: I suggest (3)…………………. for a taxi. It'll save
(4)…………………… around for a bus.
Emma: Good idea. I couldn't face (5)…………………. cold again after
being in the warm all evening.
Rachel: Yes, the bus journey is too complicated. It involves
(6)…………………. buses in the centre.
We don't want to risk (7) a bus and having to wait half an
hour.
Daniel: Or we could take a taxi to the bus station and then get a bus from
there.
Matthew: Well, you can carry on (8)…………………… the problem, but
I'm going to ring for a taxi.
. OXFORD PRACTICE GRAMMAR
61 VERB + ING-FORM
After some verbs we can use an ing-form,. carry on stirring the mixture until it boils.
65D Verb + object + ing-form
61 EXERCISES
1 Verb + ing-form (A)
Answer the questions using the notes in