PRACTICE : V/Phrases/Structues + V.ing He stole some money and was arrested for it => He was … I have to write letters, but I hate it => I hate … John failed to find the source of the River Nile => John did not succeed … If I had worked hard, I wouldn’t have failed the exam => Tom regretted … Henry denied stealing Mary’s handbag => Henry said that … We couldn’t drive because of the fog => The fog … 12 Richard reduced his intake of fatty food and lost seven kilos in a month! => Richard cut … 13 While mending the road, the accidentally blocked our water pipes => They accidentally cut off … 15 They always make fun of me and I hate it => I hate … 16 I don’t see the point of redecorating this room => Redecorating this room … 17 I’m always nervous when I take exams => Taking … 18 Mrs Scott is proud of her cooking => Mrs Scott prides … 19 You can try to get Tim to lend you his car but you won’t succeed => There’s no point … 20 They were unable to finish their tennis game because of a heavy shower => A heavy shower … 21 It’s not worth trying to make her change her mind => There’s … 22 I’ll be happy to give you a lift => I don’t mind … 23 He was sorry didn’t say goodbye to her at the airport => He regretted … 24 Why not go there by bus? => Anne suggested … 25 You can try to get Jim to lend you his car, but you won’t succeed => There’s noi point … 26 Why don’t you put your luggage under the seat? => He suggested … 27 The driver said it was true that he didn’t have a licence => The driver admitted … 28 I hate to get up in the dark => I can’t … 29 Seeing Nelson Mandela will always in my memory => I’ll never … 30 We couldn’t drive because of the fog => The fog prevented … 31 I realized I had said something wrong (conscious) => … 32 Collecting stamps from foreign countries is one of Jane’s interests => Jane … 33 He takes great delight in proving others wrong (enjoys) => He … 34 Reading scientific books is one of my interests => I am … 35 The tram couldn’t run because of the storm => The storm … 36 My English friend finds using chopsticks difficult => My English friend isn’t … 37 It won’t be difficult to get a ticket for the game => You won’t have any … 38 Driving on the left is strange and difficult for Americans => Americans aren’t … 39 My aunt sent me a wonderful present => I must write and thank … 40 Some people ruin their own lives => But you just can’t prevent … 41 There’s no point in phoning Caroline – she’s away (time) => … 42 You can try to get Tim to lend you his car but you won’t succeed (point) => … 43 Maile was angry because his sister had broken his cassettle player => Maile was angry with … 44 Six cars were stolen from the car park A teenage boy is responsible => A teenage boy is responsible … 45 Zuthato likes visiting old churches => Zuthato is … 46 The manager insisted on our wearing dark suits (wear) => … => Ann takes … 47 Ann paints her landscapes with great pleasure 48 She was afraid She did not spend the night alone (of) => … 49 Why don’t we have a good time in the casino this night? => How … 50 If I take the job I’ll have to move to Paris => Taking the job … 51 It’s very kind of you to give a lift => I appreciate … 52 It would be a good idea to use honey instead of sugar => Why don’t you try … 53 I’m quite happy to look after the baby for you => I don’t mind … 54 I’m sorry I didn’t go to university (regret) => … 55 There is a risk that he will miss the plane if he waits (risks) => … 56 Calling Jim is pointless, because his phone is out of order (use) => … 57 He has refused to keep guard at night (an objection) 58 You waste time if you copy your work out again, don’t it => Don’t … 59 Brenda really hate staying in expensive hotels => Brenda can’t … 60 If you work for this company, you have to travel a lot => Working for this company involves … 61 Joe doesn’t like it when people treat him like a child => Joe resents … 62 You should go to the dentist at once => Don’t put … 63 Dickens’ last novel was unfinished when he died (without) => … 64 Be sure to say goodbye to your grandmother before you leave (without) => … 65 The professor has been occupied with preparing the exam questions (busy) 66 The boys clearly intended to make trouble when they entered the hotel => The boys were … 67 Staying on late at work is becoming less of a problem for me (used) => … 68 She won’t allow you to leave the building, will she? (intent) => … 69 Andy is terribly bored with his new occupation (Andy finds his new occupation terribly boring.) => Andy finds … 70 Although we sent a message, there was no reply (tried) => … 71 I have no memory of when I found this book (remember) => … 72 Perhaps finding someone to replace her is proving difficult for him => He appears … 73 I’m excited that the new theatre will be completed soon => I’m looking … 74 She took extra night classes, so as to have to repeat the course => She avoided … … 75 He said that nobody had given him money => He denied … 76 It’s not normal for me to have to work this hard => I am not … 77 Perhaps, I will spend this night in a hotel (thinking) => … 78 John was sorry to have made such a fuss at the party => John regretted … 79 They continued to suggest that I was lying (persist) => … 80 The accident victim was having increasing difficulty in breathing (DIFFICULT) 81 You have done really well to pass your driving test so quickly => She congratulated … 82 “I wonder if you could possibly open the door for me?” (MIND) => … 83 The children pestered us for sweets (KEPT) => … 84 Have they got anything against our sleeping in their tent? (mind) => … 85 “I’m sorry I didn’t ring you to say I’d be late.” => He apologized … 86 “I never told anyone about your scheme,” he said => He denied … 187 Joan said she didn’t usually drink coffee in the morning (accustomed) => … 88 We decided not to look for another flat for a couple of months (PUT) => We decided to ……………………… for another flat for a couple of months 89 I wish I hadn’t said I’d help Manuel move house this weekend (REGRET) => I ……………… I’d help Manuel move house this weekend 90 Treating her like that was very unfair (DERSERVE) => She …………………………………………… treated like that 91 I hope he wasn’t offended when I told him I thought he was putting on weight => I hope he didn’t …………… I thought he was putting on weight 92 Mrs Wilson says she’s sorry she didn’t attend the meeting yesterday morning => Mrs Wilson sends … 93 For further information, please send a self-addressed envelope to the above address => Further information can … 94 There’s no point in your phoning Caroline – she’s away (TIME) => … 95 Clara said that she had not seen the missing letter (having) => Clara …………………………………… the missing letter 96 It took Layla five minutes to find her car keys (spent) => Layla ……………………………………… for her car keys 97 Rosa found it very difficult to persuade her boss to give her a pay rise (great) => Rosa had ………………………………………………… her boss to give her a pay rise 98 Because of its price, the book may never become a bestseller (prevent) => The price of the book may ……………………………………………………… a bestseller 99 Have you always been interested in hunting? (fond) => … 100 We got started on the new project immediately (time) => We lost …………………………………………………… on the new project 101 He’s likely to lose his job if he keeps disagreeing with his boss (danger) => If he keeps disagreeing with his boss, he’s ………………………………………………… from his job 102 He no longer thinks he can find a job before the end of the year (hope) => He has given ……………………………………………………………… a job before the end of the year 103 There is no way Lisa will give up her independence to get married (of) => Lisa has ……………………………………………………… up her independence to get married 104 Our son wants to see the military parade very much (anxious) => … 105 At the beginning of the program the panel of experts discussed the media and its importance in education (discussion) => The panel of experts started the program …………………… the media an its importance in education 106 The company is unable to guarantee an allocated car-park space to all employees (count) => The company’s employees shouldn’t ……………………………………… allocated a carparking space 107 The guide recommended we should leave very early (our) 108 Mark doesn’t like to be told what to => Mark hates … 109 How did you manage to carry such a heavy suitcase? (cope) => … 110 The pool closes in ten minutes, so there isn’t enough time to go swimming now (WORTH) => It ………………… now as the pool closes in ten minutes 111 James would only speak to the head of department alone (ON) => James …………………………………… to the head of department alone 112 If you run every day, your breathing improves quickly running => Daily …………………………………… your breathing 113 The students regretted that they had missed the lecture => The students regretted not … 114 I write to him almost everyday => Hardly … 115 He was offered a job but rejected it so that he could carry on with his studies turned => He was offered a job but ………………………… order to carry on with his studies 116 She says she finds nothing unusual about stormy weather in this country (used) => … 117 She hasn’t decided yet whether to buy this house or not (hesitating) => … 118 I don’t find it difficult to get up early any more used => I ……………………………………………………… up early 119 He really likes correcting her English pleasure => He …………………………………………… correcting her English 120 He locked the gate so that the dog wouldn’t escape prevent => He locked the gate ………………………………………………… escaping 121 They did not like to pay extra taxes objected => They ………………………………… ……… extra taxes 122 It is often difficult to find an answer to a problem solution => Finding …………………………………………………….… a problem is often difficult 123 I advised him to stop smoking suggested => I ………………………………………………… stop smoking 124 My mother doesn’t like us to stay out late approve => My mother doesn’t ………………………………………………… …… out late 125 They could not understand what she said difficulty => They ……………………………… what she said 126 She caught the early bus so that she would not be late for work avoid => She caught the early bus ………………………………………….… late for work 127 He found it hard to start the car difficulty => He _ the car 128 ‘You really must stay the night,’ he said to us insisted => He the night 129 ‘Would you like to play tennis on Friday?’ Emily asked Nick felt => Emily asked Nick tennis on Friday 130 We couldn’t drive home because of heavy snow prevented => Heavy snow ………………………………………………… … home 131 She didn’t say goodbye when she left without …………………………………………… goodbye => She 132 Murat doesn’t mind driving for two hours to work everyday (used) => Murat _ for two hours to work everyday 133 He doesn't often find it difficult to earn money (trouble) => He seldom ………………………………… 134 You're like another person I've met here recently (else) => You remind I've met here recently 135 I think it would be a good idea if you joined the beginner's class SUGGEST => I ……… the beginners class 136 I'll help you with your homework MIND => I you with your homework 137 I hated driving on the left at first but now it's OK USED => I on the left now 138 I don't think it's a good idea to get married too early IN => I don't too early 139 Did you manage to convince him? IN => Did you him? 140 Do you mind if I come over to see you later? OBJECTION => Do you coming over to see you later? 141 If you must be noisy could you go outside and play INSIST => If you noise could you go outside to play 142 I want to go to university this year INTERESTED => I to university this year 143 Anthony claimed that the other man caused the collision (accused) => … 144 We demanded to see the hotel manager to make our complaint SEEING => We the hotel manager to make our complaint 145 The boss wouldn't object to you going early today OBJECTION => The boss would not you going early today 146 Did you manage to get in contact with the boss today? getting => Did you in contact with the boss today? 147 'Why don't you come over for dinner at the weekend?' he asked her suggested => He for dinner at the weekend 148 Being rude is inexcusable excuse => There is …………………………………… rude 149 I find driving on the left in England very strange accustomed => I on the left in England 150 Do you mind if I come over to see you later? OBJECTION => Do you ……………………………………………… ………………………… coming over to see you later? 151 Was it difficult for you to assemble the set? (difficulty) => … 152 I was really bored by the film last night FOUND => I …………………………………………… last night 153 They say they don’t want to play cricket any more (bored) => … 154 I can’t wait to see the sights in London FORWARD => I am …………………………… the sights in London 155 Tom, wouldn’t it be a good idea to take the students swimming tomorrow? HOW => Tom, …………………… the students swimming tomorrow? 156 I am starting to find watching television boring FED => I am beginning to get ……………………………… television 157 Looking back, I think I was right to study mathematics at university REGRET => Looking back, I ……………………………… mathematics at university 158.‘Do you want to go for a walk?’ asked Bob FELT => Bob asked me ……………………………… for a walk 159.The children are always fascinated by nature programmes on TV FIND => The children ………………………………………………… when they watch them on TV 160 I am afraid I'm still having problems with understanding life in New York used => I ………………………………………… living in New York 161.I'd prefer it if you didn't smoke in here mind => ………………………………………… smoking in here 162 Can I accompany you to the party? mind to the party? => Do you ……………………………………… 163 He decided not to smoke any more as a result of his illness gave => He as a result of his illness 164 I don't fancy going to the cinema this afternoon feel => I to the cinema this afternoon 165 He finds it difficult to learn foreign languages problems => He ………………………………………………………… foreign languages 166 They didn't manage to play tennis due to the bad weather prevented => The bad weather _ tennis 167 The young clerk didn’t know how to deal with this complicated matter (capable) => … 168 In spite of countless obstacles, Jim succeeded in building his own house (successful) => … 169 'I didn't break the glass' said Paul denied => Paul ……………………… the glass 170 It was hard for Sarah to understand him in => Sarah understanding him 171 I haven't smoked since 1990 gave => I 1990 172 I would like you to help me this English exercise => Do you mind … 173 It is interesting to go camping with friends in the summer => Going 174 Little Tommy was expecting Christmas with real delight (forward to) => … 175 She was afraid She did not spend the night alone (of) 176 Have you always wanted to become a teacher of English? => Have you been …? 177 Six cars were stolen from the car park A teenage boy is responsible => A teenage boy is responsible … 178 Zuthato likes visiting old churches => Zuthato is … 179 Maile was angry because his sister had broken his cassettle player => Maile was angry with … 180 My English friend finds using chopsticks difficult => My English friend isn’t … 181 There were many noisy students in the hall => The hall was crowded …………………………………… 182 Reading scientific books is one of my interests => I am … 183 It’s not a habit of mine to sleep in the afternoon => I am … 184 Collecting stamps from foreign countries is one of Jane’s interests => Jane … 185 I realized I had said something wrong (conscious) => … 186 “Do you want to go and see the new play at the Arts Centre?” Petra asked her friend (INTERESTED) => Petra asked her friend whether ………………………………… to see the new play at the Arts Centre play at the Arts Centre 187 Many people believe that Edilson has the ability to become world judo champion (CAPABLE) => Many people believe that Edilson ……………………………… the world championship in judo 188 “I’m sorry, but there’s no way I’m going to sleep on the floor,” Naomi said (CLEAR) => Naomi made ………………………………… prepared to sleep on the floor 189 Mr Porter has to lock all the doors at night after everyone has left (RESPONSIBLE) => The person who ………………………………… all the doors at night after everyone has left is Mr Porter 190 The mouse frightened him scared => He ………………………………………………………………………the mouse