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Never say die! Gerunds & Infinitives GERUNDS & INFINITIVES I Give the correct form of verb in bracket I can't think of (go) _ to visit her in hospital without (buy) some flowers The examiner gave the students some time (think) The play is programmed (start) at a.m, so we have decided (meet) _ at 6.30 I am looking forward to (see) _ the film again I intend (study) English (understand) American business methods She still plans on (marry) him even after he refused (buy) her an engagement ring I can not resist (eat) fish and chips when I am in England She enjoys (go) _ to parties and (dance) _ in the discos all the night long I stopped (live) _ in London when I realized it was time for me (move) 10 Don't forget (turn) _ off the heating before (leave) the house 11 I understand (buy) red roses for your girlfriend on St Valentine's Day was a bit old-fashioned 12 You should think about (save) until you have enough money 13 We all dislike (have) (work) _ even though we are all anger (spend) money on (have) a good time and (get) the things we want 14 You mustn't mind (take) trouble over the cooking if you want your guests (enjoy) their meal 15 I like (watch) _ the clouds at sunset because it seems (relax) _ and puts me in the right frame of mind (sleep) 16 I enjoy (visit) the internet cafe on my way home (check) my e-mails and maybe (surf) _ the net for a while 17 (Eat) apples is better for you than (drink) fizzy orange juice 18 I meant (buy) some croissants before (leave) _ for work 19 Don't hesitate (ask) me if you have any questions 20 (Be) _ honest, she told me all her stories 21 Her teacher wants her (spend)…………… more time on Maths 22 Sara needs (improve)…………… her English writing 23 You should (underline)……………… the word you want (learn)………………… 24 Can you help me (move)………………this table? 25 They were proud of (be)…………….so successful 26 He asked me (not wait)……………… for him 27 You should (practice)………………… your English and history 28 Stop (argue)……………….and start (work)………………… 29 I like (think)……………….carefully about things before (make)………………decision 30 Ask him (come)…………… in Don’t keep him (stand)……………at the door 31 Don’t forget (lock)…………… the door before (go)……………… to bed 32 Did you succeed in (solve)………………the problem? Let me (suggest)………………some solutions 33 Does your jacket need (wash)…………… ? – No, but you need (iron)………………it It needs (iron) ………………before tomorrow morning 34 I prefer (walk)………………to (ride)……………… 35 Don’t try (persuade)………………….me Nothing can make me (change)……………….my mind 36 It was a really good holiday I really enjoyed (be)………………….by the sea again 37 I don’t mind (walk)………………home, but I’d rather (get)………………a taxi 38 She likes (plant)………………… roses in the garden 39 My father used to (smoke)………………… a packet of cigarettes a day 40 Please stop (ask)………………… me questions! 41 She hopes (have)………………………a suitable job 42 He enjoys (get)……………………up late on Sunday mornings 43 They are thinking of (move)……………… to America 44 You don’t need (come)………………to the meeting 45 Does she want (be)……………….a singer? 46 My sister hates (do)……………… the ironing Never say die! Gerunds & Infinitives 47 It’s very difficult (reach)……………………a decision 48 We stopped (have)………………… dinner on the way home 49 Mary needs (find)………………….another job Her company is going out of business 50 He tried (avoid) ………………(answer)…………………my questions 51 Have you finished (write)……………….your composition yet? 52 I must remember (post)………………this letter today It’s important 53 I considered (apply)………………… for the job but in the end I decided (not/apply)……………… for it 54 I like (lie)……………………on the beach I always spend my holiday (sunbathe)……………… 55 My uncle used (be)………………… a footballer, but he had to stop (play)………………because of an injury 56 – Do you enjoy (lie)…………………on the beach? - No, I really dislike (sit)…………………on the beach all day 57 Andrew doesn’t mind (walk)………………… home, but his sister would like (get)………………a taxi 58 Sandra gave up (try)…………………to find a job in this country and decided (go)…………….abroad 59 Are you looking forward to (see)……………Ann again? – We;;, I expect (meet)…………….her soon 60 The teacher told everybody (be)………… quiet, but they just went on (talk)……………… 61 I’m trying (repair)……………… my radio, but it doesn’t work Why don’t you try (change)…………… the batteries I think the batteries in the radio need (change) ………… II Give the correct form of verb in brackets He always avoids …………………………(meet) her in the street My mother gets used to ………………… (get) up early in the morning Tom refused ………………………… (give) me his address She could hardly bear (watch)……………….the film again My parents decided ………………… (take) a taxi because it was late The union leader urged their members (think)………………….again before (decide)……………… (strike)………………… He’s expecting ……………………… (make) a trip to Ha Long Bay Imagine (have)………………(get up)…………….at a.m everyday That man seems (trust)……………………by everyone 10 The books need ………………………(buy) quickly 11 At first I enjoyed (listen)……………… to him but after a while I got tired of (hear)………………the same story again and again 12 Mr Foster hopes (transfer)…………………… to New York by his company 13 He made her ………………………(repeat) the message 14 Will you help me …………………(move) the bookcase? 15 He is expected ………………… (arrive) in a few hours 16 You seem ……………(know) this area very well – Yes, I used ……………(live) here 17 The headmaster doesn’t permit ……………….(smoke) during the meeting 18 Come over here! I’d like you (see)……………………this 19 Children should start (learn)…………………a foreign languages at primary school 20 He remembered (pass)………………….on most of the information, but omitted (mention) …………………one or two of the most important facts 21 He postponed (make)……………… a decision till it was too late (do)………… anything 22 Try (forget)………………… it, it isn’t worth (worry)………………………….about 23 We plan (take)……………….our holidays abroad this year 24 My watch keeps ……………… (stop) 25 He made us……………………(do) it allover again 26 It’s no use …………………………(advise) him 27 No one enjoys (deceive)……………………by another person 28 He will be able ………………….(swim) very soon 29 That author doesn’t mind (criticize)………………….by his friends 30 That fellow couldn’t avoid (choose)………………… into military service Never say die! Gerunds & Infinitives III Give the correct form of verb in bracket The boys like (play)………………….games but hate (do)………………… lessons His doctor advised him (give up)……………… (smoke)……………… He should know how (use)……………… the lift, but if he doesn't you'd better (show) …………………… him He was allowed (open)……………… a new restaurant on the main road by the city council Please go on (write)……………… ; I don’t mind (wait)……………………… I advised her (ask) …………………the conductor to tell her where (get off)…………… You should practice (speak)……………………… English everyday I can't help (feel)………………………… anxious about her study If you keep (make) ……………………… such a noise, she'll complain 10 It's no use (attempt)………………(have) …………………dinner in two minutes 11 Do you mind (see)…………………… these photos again? 12 It took us ages to get used to (live)………………… in flats 13 I told my mother that I wanted to ( wake)…………………… up at 6.30 14 I don’t mind driving but I prefer to (drive)…………………… by other people 15 Would you like (have) …………………breakfast with eggs, children? 16 My brother is an architect He loves (design)………………… new buildings 17 After (spend) ………………two days (argue) ………………about where to go for their holidays 18 They decided (not go)……………………… to the cinema 19 I was just about (leave)………………… the office when the phone rang 20 It would be not good (ask) ………………Tom (do) ……………………that work 21 I saw Paul (watch)……………………… television when came to see him 22 I don’t mind (travel)……………………… by bus 23 There is no point in (arrive) ………………… half an hour early 24 It's no use (ask)………………………… children to work harder 25 Let's go (fish) ……………………….today There's nice wind 26 After (spend) ……………………a week in that place, he decided to come back immediately 27 Bill couldn’t stand (see)……………… anyone (sit)………………… round all time 28 He has admitted (steal)……………………… his friend's car 29 I see him (pass) ………………… my house everyday 30 The grass needs (cut)………………………… 31 She saw him (change) ……………………….the wheel 32 I found a tree (lie)…………………… across the road 33 I wasted hours (look)……………………… for this book 34 Pardon me for (be) …………….late It is very kind of you ( wait)……………… for me 35 I still remember (hear) …………………her (sing) …………………this song 36 Try (finish)……………… it It is no use (complain)…………………… 37 I distinctly remember (pay) ……………………….him I gave him two dollars 38 The teller was made (lie) ……………………down on the floor 39 It is difficult to get used to (eat)………………… with chopsticks 40 I prefer (drive)………………… to (be driven)………………………… 41 He refused ( answer) any more questions 42 Where would you like _ ( have) lunch? 43 He hates answering the phone and just lets it ( ring) 44 I’m too tired _ ( listen) to his boring stories 45 If you want _ ( get) there before dark, you should _ ( start) at once 46 This book tells you how _ ( win) at games without actually cheating 47 It isn’t good for children ( eat) too many sweets 48 She promised ( not do) that silly thing again 49 He isn’t strong enough _ ( move) the washing machine to the other corner of the kitchen 50 The police had made him _ ( tell) the truth 51 After _ ( spend) a week in New York, they decided ( come) back 52 Try to avoid _ ( make) him angry Never say die! Gerunds & Infinitives 53 Would you mind _ ( show) me how to work the lift? 54 She apologized for ( borrow) my car without ( ask) for permission 55 When at last I succeeded in ( convince) him I wanted to get home quickly 56 I distinctively remember _ ( pay) him I gave him $10 57 Don’t forget ( take) a camera with you 58 Oh, let’s wait until it stops _( rain) 59 He telephoned her ( arrange) another meeting 60 I tried ( explain) to him but he couldn’t understand 61 Please forgive me for ( not write) you soon 62 There is no point in _ ( change) the battery 63 In spite of ( be) rich, he is not generous at all 64 My parents advised me ( not invite) too many people to the party 65 The little girl is afraid of ( cross) the road 66 When I was a child, I hated _ (go) to bed early 67 You don’t need (iron) that shirt It doesn’t need _ ( iron) 68 Please remember ( turn off) the light when you go out 69 One of the boys admitted (break) the window 70 How did the thief get into the kitchen? – I forgot (shut ) the window 71 We decided _ (buy) a new car 72 They've got some work _(do) 73 Peter gave up _ (smoke) few months ago 74 He'd like _ (fly) an aero plane 75 I enjoy _ (write) picture postcards 76 Do you know what (do) if there's a fire in the shop? 77 Avoid _ (make) silly mistakes 78 My parents wanted me _ (be) home at 11 o'clock 79 I can't imagine Peter _ (go) by bike 80 He agreed (buy) a new car 81 The question is easy _ (answer) 82 The man asked me how _ (get) to the airport 83 I look forward to (see) you at the weekend 84 Are you thinking of _ (go) to London? 85 We decided (go) for a walk in the forest 86 The teacher expected Sarah (work) hard 87 I had to ask the boys (stop) (ride) _ their mini-scooters in the corridor 88 Don't start (try) (learn) _ algebra before you have finished (learn) (do) _ simple things in arithmetic 89 We can't think of (buy) _ a new house before (sell) _ the old one 90 I'd love (have) _ the opportunity of (meet) _you again 91 Our teacher has promised (help) us (prepare) _for next week's test 92 I hate (get up) _early in winter and (get ready) _in the dark 93 If you can't fix that old thing, try (hit) it with a hammer! 94 I saw her (sit) _ at the bus stop, and I heard her (tell) her friend not to wait for her 95 Poor Charles! The police suspected him of (try) (sell) _ stolen bicycles 96 Can you manage (finish) (pack) these parcels alone? 97 A student can't learn (spell) _without (be) _ taught 98 On (hear) _ her (speak) _everyone took her for a foreigner 99 Have you ever watched people (try) _ (catch) fish? 100 If you dislike (peel) onions, try (wear) glasses and (hold) them under water while (do) so 101 I promise to give you an opportunity (ask) questions before (leave) _the classroom after (listen) _to my lesson 102 It's stupid (risk) _(break) a leg with those mini-scooters 103 I must remember (remind) the students that this grammar point needs (revise) Never say die! Gerunds & Infinitives 104 We mustn't risk (be) late for the concert 105 I’m not in a hurry I don’t mind _ (wait) for you 106 I’ll lend you the book when I’ve finished _ (read) it 107 How old were you when you learnt _ (drive) 108 My father gave up _ (smoke) three years ago 109 Would you mind _ (keep) silent? I’m trying _ (study) 110 I always try to avoid _ (borrow) money from my friends 111 The traffic was very heavy this morning, but I managed _ (get) to school on time 112 Could you please stop _ (make) noise? 113 I hope _ (run) in the marathon next month 114 Look! It’s starting _ (rain) again 115 It was too late, so we decided _ (take) a taxi home 116 My sister always enjoys _ (listen) to classical music 117 I’ve put off _ (write) the letter so many times I really must it today 118 Sarah gave up (try) to find a job in this country and decided _(go) abroad 119 You can’t stop me _ (do) what I want 120 They don’t have much money They can’t afford _ (go) out very often 121 I’m still looking for a job but I hope _ (find) something soon 122 My mother can’t stand _ (stay) at home without doing anything 123 How long have you been able _ (swim), John? 124 You must promise _ (not / be) late again 125 When I saw her in that funny hat, I couldn’t help _ (laugh) 126 They refused _ (lend) him the money although he needed it badly 127 Please, don’t forget _ (post) the letter for me today! It’s urgent 128 Some people strongly dislike _ (hear) foul language 129 If you want _ (improve) English, you should practise (speak) it more often 130 By (work) ………….day and night he succeeded in (finish)……………… the job in time 131 The children are busy (collect) _ shells on the beach 132 The teacher promised (help) _ us (prepare) _ for the examination 133 We regret (say) _ that the lecture was dull and wasn’t worth (listen) _ to 134 There’s no (deny) _ that he enjoys (listen) _ to his own voice 135 Is (boil) _ or (fry) _ the best way of (cook) _ this fish ? 136 It’s no use your (ask) _ him (lend) _ you any money 137 Can you manage(finish) _ (write) _ these reports by yourself ? 138 He advised me( consider) all the facts before (decide) (accept) _ the job 139 They refused (allow) _ us (go) _ in without (sign) _ the book 140 My uncle used to (show) _ me where (go) _ and what (buy) 141 There’s nothing like (walk) _ as a means of (keep) _ fit 142 Your doctor advised (go) to bed early, so I really can’t understand your (want) (stay) _ up late 143 We considered (give) her a dress for her birthday, but couldn’t help (buy) _her some flowers, too 144 There’s nothing (be) _ done about it now except (tell) _ the police the truth 145 I remember (hear) him (say) the grass needed (cut) _ 146 Would you mind (keep) _ quiet for a moment ? I’m trying (fill) _ in a form - It’s no use (ask) _ children (keep) _ quiet They can’t help (make) _ noise 147 The miser spent all his time (count) _ his money and (think) up new hiding places He kept (move) it about because he was terrified of (be) robbed He used to (get) up at night (make) _ sure it was still there 148 They don’t allow (smoke) _ in the auditorium; they don’t want (risk) _ (set) _ it on fire 149 Would you like me (turn) _ down the radio a bit ? - No, it’s all right I’m used to (work) with the radio on 150 We couldn’t help (laugh) when he was making fun of himself Never say die! Gerunds & Infinitives IV Supply the correct preposition and the gerund form of the verb in brackets Eg: Mary is fond (swim) Mary is fond of swimming John interested (buy) a new car She is afraid (fail) the exam Peter is busy …………………… (repair) the car at the moment Thank you (help) me We are looking forward (see) you He is good (play) tennis I have no objection (carry) out the plan Jim got tired (wait) for us We are bored ………………… (do) the same things everyday 10 He is excited…………………….(travel) around the world V Supply an appropriate preposition and verb form Alice isn’t interested _in _(look) looking for a new job Henry is excited _ (leave) _ for India You are capable _ (do) _better work I have no excuse _ (be) _ late I’m accustomed _ (have) _a big breakfast The rain prevented us _ (complete) _the work Fred is always complaining _ (have) _a headache Instead _ (study) _Margaret went to a ball game with some of her friend Thank you _ (help) _me to carry the packages to the post office 10 Mrs Grant insisted _ (know) _the whole truth 11 He showed us how to get 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 neighborhood participated _ (search) _for the lost child 15 I apologized to Diane _ (make) her wait for me 16 The weather is terrible tonight I don’t blame you _ (want, not) _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 thief was accused _ (steal) _a woman’s purse VI Write the following sentences, using Gerund phrases Eg It is really quite easy to learn English Learning English is really quite easy It was wonderful to see our old friends again ( was) …………………………………………………………………… It is useless to complain about that matter now (is ) …………………………………………………………………… It was very uncomfortable to sit in one place for so long (was) …………………………………………………………………… It will be a lot of fun to go to that party next week (will) …………………………………………………………………… It will be interesting to travel to Italy by boat (will) …………………………………………………………………… it was exciting to meet the president(was) …………………………………………………………………… Never say die! Gerunds & Infinitives It is not so easy to write good compositions in English (is) …………………………………………………………………… It takes about seven hours to drive from here to Dalat(takes) …………………………………………………………………… It usually takes me forty minutes to get to school (takes) …………………………………………………………………… 10 It takes us eight hours to fly to Hanoi (takes) …………………………………………………………………… VII Rewrite the following sentences, using the gerund When did you begin to study English ? …………………………………………………………………… Your hair needs to be cut …………………………………………………………………… He advised me to apply at once …………………………………………………………………… She recommends housewives to buy the big tins …………………………………………………………………… They don't allow us to park here …………………………………………………………………… She never ceased to complain about prices …………………………………………………………………… I can't bear to be laughed at …………………………………………………………………… He continued to live in the country …………………………………………………………………… It started to rain …………………………………………………………………… 10 The room needs to be painted …………………………………………………………………… VIII Combine each pair of sentences into one sentences, using the Gerund Eg: 1.Alice made a mistake in her homework She remembered it Alice remembered making a mistake in her homework Tom asked me to remind him to buy a new shirt I forgot it ………………………………………………………………… Mr Pike taught John several years ago, He doesn't remember it ………………………………………………………………… This work must be done before we go home We mustn't forget ………………………………………………………………… Mary planned to go to the concert last night She forgot it ………………………………………………………………… Peter lived in the country when he was a boy He doesn't remember it ………………………………………………………………… He took Jane to a party two months ago He remembered it ………………………………………………………………… Grand’s mother often wears her glasses when she reads Sometimes she forgets ………………………………………………………………… Helen didn't buy some meat She forgot it ………………………………………………………………… 10 Jim called his friend on his birthday He remembered it ………………………………………………………………… IX Rewrite the following sentences, Using Gerund phrases Never say die! Gerunds & Infinitives Eg: A good way of keeping fit is to swim everyday Swimming everyday is a good way of keeping fit It takes a long time to learn a foreign language ………………………………………………………………… Clean the machine more often that will solve your problems ………………………………………………………………… Grow your own food It's less expensive ………………………………………………………………… Give up smoking I will make you feel better ………………………………………………………………… It is cheaper to go by rail than by air ………………………………………………………………… You are not allowed to smoke here ………………………………………………………………… It's not very pleasant to be in hospital ………………………………………………………………… It's very difficult to wind surfing properly ………………………………………………………………… 10 It's more difficult to speak a foreign language than to read it ………………………………………………………………… 11 It is forbidden to walk on the grass ………………………………………………………………… 12 One thing I can't is swim on my back ………………………………………………………………… 13 It's difficult to be polite to someone you don't like ………………………………………………………………… 14 It's not easy to change money here on a Saturday ………………………………………………………………… 15 It is impossible to park your car during office hours ………………………………………………………………… X Combine two sentences using Infinitive with TO She got up early She wanted to go for a walk …………………………………………………………………………………………… The teacher will give the bonus marks He promised that …………………………………………………………………………………………… This bag is too heavy You can’t carry it …………………………………………………………………………………………… We can’t refuse their invitation It would look rude …………………………………………………………………………………………… I met him again It was surprised …………………………………………………………………………………………… The film wasn’t good enough I didn’t watch it …………………………………………………………………………………………… Thanks for telling me the news It was very kind of you …………………………………………………………………………………………… XI Rewrite the sentence using the suggestion He locked the door ( I observed him) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… They force the children to have breakfast at home ( They make) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… He left the house early this morning ( I saw) Never say die! Gerunds & Infinitives …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… My mother allows me to go to the party next Sunday ( My mother lets) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Someone knocked the door angrily ( She could hear) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… A pavement artist drew a portrait ( I watched) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… The examiner told me to leave the bag outside ( The examiner made) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… The boy ran away from the house ( She noticed) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… I don’t intend to tell you my plans I haven’t no intention……………………………………………………… …………………………… 10 Long found it difficult to concentrate on her lesson because of noise Long had difficulty…………………………………………………………………………… 11 He tried to escape but the police stopped him The police prevented him ………………………………………………………………… 12 John began playing the piano ten years ago John has…………………………………………… …………………………………… 13 I can’t possibly work in all this noise! It is impossible…………………………………………………………………………… 14 Smoking is not allowed on the public buses They don’t …………………………………………………………………………… XII Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the verbs Mary: Hi! Nam You managed _ (find) your way then? Nam: Yes, in the end There was a lot of traffic jams and the weather was very wet Mary: Well, you’re here now Let me (hang) up your rain coat Nam: Thank you Mary: I’m glad you decided _ (come) to my party Everyone seems (have) a good time I invited many people Well, “the more the merrier.” Nam: Has Linda come? Mary: She said she couldn’t _ (come) Nam: And Lien? Mary: Yes She came early, but she seemed (leave) early, too She was here with her boyfriend XIII Complete the sentence with the correct verb form,(Passive gerund and infinitive) He wants her (finish) her homework as soon as possible I like _ (ask) many questions by the interviewers Are you bored with (do) the same thing everyday? They don’t mind (keep) standing on the bus She was frightened of (rob) by a stranger I can’t stop him _ (talk) about his favorite football team Why don’t you hate _ (call) such a nickname by your friends? I hope _ (offer) the job at the telephone company She could afford (buy) this luxury coat 10 My close friend kept _ (tell) me about her idol XIV Choose the best answer to complete the sentence My brother likes _ funny stories A read B reads C reading He was so interested in the football match that he forgot _ her A phone B to phone C phoning D have read D phoned Never say die! Gerunds & Infinitives My brother is fond of _ stamps A collect B to collect C collected D collecting I’m delighted that you can come on Saturday A hear B to hear C hearing D being heard She was made _ all house work by herself A finish B to finish C finishing D finished He prefers presents on his birthday A to give B giving C to be given D being given I suggest the hospital before _ the police to look for him A call – ask B to call – to ask C calling – asking D to call – asking She expected _ by her boyfriend at the station but he wasn’t there A to meet B meeting C to be met D being met I knew I wasn’t the first _ her that she failed the exam again A to inform B informing C inform D informed 10 She _ in Oxford Then she moved to London A gets used to living B used to living C used to live D is used to living 11 He kept _ for an explanation and she didn’t know how him A asking – to answer B asking – answering C to ask – to answer D to ask – answering 12 He will always remember _ the gold medal for his victory A awarded B being awarded C to be awarded D to award 13 Would you like me down the radio a bit? A turn B to turn C turning D to be turned 14 My brother wouldn’t _ his new camcorder A let me use B let me to use C let I use D let I to use 15 I will never forget _ her for the first time A see B saw C to see D seeing 16 Sally’s low test scores kept her from _ to the university A admitting B to admit C to be admitted D being admitted 17 She went out without by others A see B to see C seeing D being seen 18 No, that’s not what I meant _ How can I make you _? A to say – understand C to say – understanding B saying – to understand D saying – understanding 19 Will your sister let you _ her new camcorder? A use B to use C using D to using 20 Mrs Jones, I regret _ you that your credit limit has been exceeded A inform B to inform C informing D to informing 21 I wanted to stop _ some presents, but we didn't have enough time A to B to buy C buying D to buying 22 She didn’t want anyone _ him about her wedding A tell B to tell C telling D to telling 23 He advised the decision on my own A make B me to make C me making D to making 24 Did you remember _ the letter? A post B to post C posting D to posting 25 They used _ to the cinema a lot when they were at university A going B to go C to going D go XV Identify one mistake in each sentence and correct it He found it hard repair the computer ……………………………………………………………………… How can you let such a silly incident wrecking your friendship? ……………………………………………………………………… I couldn’t help being laughed when he told me that story ……………………………………………………………………… 10 Never say die! Gerunds & Infinitives She has tried to wear three dresses and the blue one was the best ……………………………………………………………………… It cost me a lot but I don’t regret spend money on it ……………………………………………………………………… Remember check your answer before handing in your exam paper ……………………………………………………………………… He doesn’t like being pick up at school by his mother ……………………………………………………………………… They prevented the customers from leave the shop ……………………………………………………………………… It’s no use to persuade him He has made up his mind ……………………………………………………………………… 11 Sam warned me not saying anything during the tea ceremony, so I didn't say a word ……………………………………………………………………… 12 Our teacher won't allow us using dictionaries during the test ……………………………………………………………………… 13 She just keeps make the same mistake over and over again ……………………………………………………………………… 14 I have been trying phone Steve, but I still haven't been able to get in touch with him ……………………………………………………………………… 15 Don't waste your time to look in the phone book Just look the address up on the Internet ……………………………………………………………………… 16 I know I've met her before I remember to meet her at John's party last summer ……………………………………………………………………… 17 My sister is very afraid of having watched ghost film on TV ……………………………………………………………………… 18 Don’t you mind shuting the windows? ……………………………………………………………………… 19 Having fight the fire for 12 hours, the firemen were able to put it out ……………………………………………………………………… XVI Fill in blank with Gerund or Present Participle (Feel) ………………… hungry, he went into the kitchen and opened the fridge My boss spends two hours a day (travel) ……….…….to work (Swim) …………….… is my favorite sport One of life’s pleasure is (have) ……………….….breakfast in bed (Whistle) …………….…… to himself, he walked down the road In spite of (miss) ……………….… the train , we arrived on time They found the money ………………….( lie) on the ground He was trapped in a (burn)…………………… house I’m tired of ………………… (work) eight hours a day 10 She always puts off (go) ……………….… to the dentist XVII Fill in blank with Gerund, Present Participle, and perfect participle She admitted (kill) …………………… her husband I regret (write) …………… …… her that letter I enjoy (play)………… … tennis with my friends Martin denied (see) ……………… the accused man on the day of the crime (Tell) …………… … me that she would never speak to me again , she picked up her stuff and stormed out of the house – Will you enter for the next eloquence contest? - (Win) ………….…… twice, I don’t want to try again Let’s give chances to other 11 Never say die! Gerunds & Infinitives XVIII Rewrite the sentences by replacing the italicized part using Perfect Participle We switched off the lights before we went to bed -> Having switched off the lights, we went to bed The boy asked his mother’s permission and then went out to play ->……………………………………………………………………………………… As he had drunk too much, he didn’t drive home himself ->……………………………………………………………………………………… We have done two tests today, so we are exhausted ->……………………………………………………………………………………… She filled the washing machine and switched it on ->……………………………………………………………………………………… She had been to disco the night before and she overslept in the morning ->……………………………………………………………………………………… We had worked in the garden all day and were sunburned in the evening ->……………………………………………………………………………………… She had not slept for two days and therefore she wasn’t able to concentrate ->……………………………………………………………………………………… Since I had not seen him for ages, I didn’t recognize him ->……………………………………………………………………………………… 10 I had not ridden a horse for a long time and I found it very difficult to keep in the saddle ->……………………………………………………………………………………… 11 Zoe had practiced a lot, so she was sure of her winning in the competition ->……………………………………………………………………………………… XIX Rewrite the sentences using After and Before, then using Perfect Participle I told him off Then I realized I was wrong -> After I had told him off, I realized I was wrong Having told him off, I realized I was wrong I worked very hard for the exam Then I passed it -> Before…………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………… First I considered what to study Then I decided to major in Maths -> After……………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………… She wrote a letter Then she went to bed -> After…………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………… He bought a radio First he checked the price -> After…………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………… They argued Then they fought -> After…………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………… She went out for a walk Then she had a fatal accident 12 Never say die! Gerunds & Infinitives -> Before………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………… She decided to go away First she faced the matter -> After………………………………………………………….… ……………………………………………………………………… We read the book, then we wrote the assignment -> Before………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………… 10 She watched the film, then she wrote a report -> After……………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………… 13 ... ( eat) too many sweets 48 She promised ( not do) that silly thing again 49 He isn’t strong enough _ ( move) the washing machine to the other corner of the kitchen 50 The police... badly 127 Please, don’t forget _ (post) the letter for me today! It’s urgent 128 Some people strongly dislike _ (hear) foul language 129 If you want _ (improve) English, you should