V-ING OR INFINITIVE 4 Intermediate Write the correct form of the verb in brackets either the infinitive with To or the infinitive without To or the -ing form: 1.. study the whole book.[r]
(1)V-ING OR INFINITIVE 1 I had to ask the boys (stop) (play) Don't start (try) (learn) geometry before you have finished (learn) (do) simple things in arithmetic We can't consider (buy) a new house before (sell) the old one Please don't talk of (go) before (see) my photo -album If you can't unscrew the lid, try (hit) it with a hammer I saw him (sit) in the park on the way home, and heard him (tell) his friend not to be late I don't want (you, mention) (I, arrive) late I appreciate (you, want) (help) my friend, but it's time he learnt (practise) (do) his work alone I have decided (allow) my girl - friend Maise (do) as she pleases 10 I can't understand (he,want) (marry) a girl like that 11 The police suspect him of (try) (sell) stolen goods 12 I remember (hear) him (say) the grass needed (cut) 13 Can you manage (finish) (pack) these parcels alone 14 We didn't fancy (live) in that house and regretted (move) from our old one 15 I've always loved (act) I'd love (see) (you, wear) a Roman toga and (recite) Shakespeare 16 The manager let us (watch) the actors (rehearse) 17 After (get) (like) English through (hear) it on the radio, he finished by (study) it 18 I should like (he, start) (take) more English lessons 19 We considered (give) her a book for her birthday, but couldn't help (buy) her some flowers, too 20 I couldn't resist (ask) him why he was trying (avoid) (meet) me 21 I hate (get up) early and (dress) in the dark 22 We regret (say) that the lecture was very dull and wasn't worth (listen to) 23 Our teacher has promised (help) us (prepare) for the examination which he has put off (hold) till next week 24 My boy -friend Cyril's hair wants (cut), but I can't imagine (he, spend) either time or money on (get) it done 25 I'd love (have) an opportunity of (meet) you again Source: Living English Structure - W Stannard Allen, B.A *N.K.T* Lop7.net (2) V-ING OR INFINITIVE (Intermediate) Have you ever watched people (try) (catch) fish ? If you dislike (peel) onions, try (hold) them under water while (do) so There'll be an opportunity (ask) questions before (leave) the hall after (hear) the lecture His idea is well worth (listen to) in spite of (they, sound) so unpractical I hoped (arrange) (come) early (help) (put) the room in order for the party I know you will pardon (I, say) so, but you keep (give) us too many hard words (spell) in English I've had occasion (complain) of (he, come) late again It's silly (risk) (get) your feet wet Stop (make) a fool of yourself by (keep on) (repeat) the same question 10 I must remember (remind) my boy-friend Cyril that the garden needs (water) 11 I remember (allow) them (play) in my garden without first (ask) for permission 12 We mustn't risk (be) late for the concert I put off (go) last week, and I don't want (miss) (hear) him again 13 I appreciate (you, not want) (mention) (he, have) been to prison before (come) to work for us 14 Is it any use (I, ask) you (insist) on (John, be) present without (wait) for any further invitation 15 I recollect (my grandfather, say) that if a job was worth (do) at all it was worth (do) well 16 He likes (read) crime stories so I can't understand (he, be) unable to resist (look at) the end of the book first 17 I don't mind (the children, play) in the garden, but I won't have (they, walk) over my flowers 18 There's no (know) what mind happen if we start (they, work) on plans that won't bear (look into) 19 Don't (keep) (I, wait) long before (answer) my question 20 Hark at (the baby, cry)! He can't stand (have) to wait for his food, and he won't leave off (cry) till he gets it 21 I advise you (wait) before (decide) (accept) the job 22 Is (boil) or (fry) the best way of (cook) this fish ? 23 I should like (watch) these farm workers (cut) the corn for a few minutes before (go) any farther 24 Did you forget (remind) John (ask) his friend (pay back) the money he owes us ? Source: Living English Structure - W Stannard Allen, B.A *N.K.T* Lop7.net (3) 25 Please (begin) (eat) now without (wait) for the others to come There's no (tell) when they'll manage (get) here 26 I can see (you, begin) (smile), so it is no use (you, pretend) (be) asleep 27 My girl-friend Maisie says she would love (go) with me to the cinema tonight: she says she hates (go) out alone 28 Would you mind (arrange) (travel) with my young sister ? 29 Do you remember (I, ask) you (lend) me a dictionary ? 30 Try (persuade) Maise (be) more reasonable 31 If you don't enjoy (eat) sour oranges, try (put) sugar on them after peel them 32 I'm surprised at (you, have) to work so late Just imagine (I, do) the same ! No, it doesn't bear (think about) 33 I observed my boyfriend Cyril (try) (persuade) the children (watch) (he, dance) a Jig 34 (stay) at work all day will mean (we, have) only sandwiches for lunch 35 If I find you (day-dream) again instead of (work), I regret (say) I shall have to complain to the manager of (you, not pull) your weight It'll be no good (you, try) (find) an excuse next time 36 I don't fancy (go on) (wait) much longer for her Would you consider (give) her another five minutes before (give up) (wait) for her altogether ? 37 By (get) to school late we escaped (have) an exam 38 A child can't learn (spell) without (be) helped 39 On (hear) my girlfriend (speak), everybody took her (be) a foreigner 40 I dislike (be) looked at while (attempt) (learn) (ski) 41 I want (you, wait) before (decide) (accept) his offer 42 Can you imagine (he, study) (be) an acrobat ? 43 At all costs we must avoid (treat) him in a way that might mean (he, turn) elsewhere for business 44 I'm sorry (disturb) you with my sneezes, I've felt this cold (come on) for weeks 45 They refused (allow) us (go in) without (sign) the book 46 Why you keep (object) to (have) the party at the Station Restaurant ? Has anyone mentioned (go) there ? 47 I usually manage (escape) (be) asked to these meetings, but this time I forgot (think up) a good excuse in time 48 Forgive (I, ring) you so up late, but I couldn't allow your birthday (pass) without (congratulate) you Source: Living English Structure - W Stannard Allen, B.A *N.K.T* Lop7.net (4) TO INFINITIVE OR V-ING (intermediate) 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 I must (ask) you (stop) (interfere) Don't start (refuse) (listen) before I've begun We believe it be) impossible Let me (help) you (get) it right He undertook (arrange) the matter at once They agreed (be) present at the meeting I don't want (force) you (do) what I say He was encouraged (start) (look) for a job immediately We have decided (allow) her (do) as she pleases I understand you want (marry) my daughter The police suspect him of (try) (sell) stolen goods She heard him (say) he wanted (buy) the house Can you (manage) (finish) (pack) these parcels by yourself? We are growing vegetables (sell) I would love (hear) that orchestra (play) The manager let us (watch) the actors (rehearse) It would be better (persuade) him work rather than (force) him After (get) (like) English through (hear) it on the wireless, he took to (study) it I am encouraging him (start) (take) more exercise They promised (help) me (prepare) for the party It is difficult (train) a horse (jump) We found the trip (be) very dull, and we couldn't help (say) so She endeavoured (arrange) (come) early (help) (cut) the bread and butter The vicar hesitated (give) his opinion on (drink) Have you ever watched people (try) (catch) fish? I shall have an opportunity of (see) him tomorrow This ought to be a good opportunity (tell) him He made a practice of (boast) of his abilities He is fond of (eat) chocolates It is difficult (spell) English correctly Please excuse (I, say) so I have often had occasion (complain) of (he, come) late Stop (make) a fool of yourself Try (avoid) (offend) him He denied (have) committed the murder I intend (go) there this evening It is silly (risk) .(get) your feet wet I hate (get) up early This particular job is worth (do) properly It's no use (give) you any more Source: Living English Structure - W Stannard Allen, B.A *N.K.T* Lop7.net (5) V-ING OR INFINITIVE (Intermediate) Write the correct form of the verb in brackets either the infinitive with To or the infinitive without To or the -ing form: 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 I would rather die than (do) such a thing You'd better (study) the whole book It's not worth (spend) $50 on that dress We can't afford (buy) a new sewing machine There is no point in (go) there It's better not (talk) to her It's best (study) English in England He is learning (drive) a car I expected (get) higher pay I've decided (do) a course in nursing The gunman made the cashier (hand) over the money The boss let her (leave) early I've arranged (look) at the flat tomorrow She persuaded the boss (pay) more money They forced her (leave) They allowed us (pay) by cheque It's a waste of time (read) that book It's a waste of money (buy) that suit They seem (be) working in the lab She intended (go) out later He rarely remembers (bring) his hat You needn't (thank) me You don't need (shout), I'm not deaf Let me help you (carry) the bag It is useless (repair) that old thing I never dare (say) things like that I saw him (guide) the tourists along the path We ought (destroy) such insects I advise you (see) a doctor I heard you (sing) last night, I felt someone (follow) me His shoes need (polish) Try (finish) it by tomorrow You can hardly avoid (meet) her if you both work in the same office We are considering (go) to Egypt this year I don't feel like (eat) today He practised (pronounce) the new words last night He continued (live) with his parents after his marriage Source: Living English Structure - W Stannard Allen, B.A *N.K.T* Lop7.net (6) 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 I am used to (work) in the open He used to (smoke) like a chimney I can't help (think) he is still alive I have enjoyed (talk) to you about old times She was sick She loathed (eat) greasy food I hate (get up) early in winter I have been looking forward to (meet) you 46.We wouldn't mind (wait) She forgot about (cancel) her appointment He failed (keep) a promised yesterday He promised (be) here at 10 o'clock I denied (know) anything about their plans He is accustomed to (drive) on country roads I like (know) if there is anything wrong with me Why don't you try (put) some cream on your back I'll never forget (have) a picnic here years ago I remember (have) a picnic years ago My tooth stopped (hurt) last night In summer he spends most of his time (work) in the garden He devoted his life to (educate) children Have you finished (read) that book ? Keep (do) simple things and them right He objected to (work) on Sunday They quit (work) because they won lottery She talked her husband into (have) a holiday in France He talked his wife out of (buy) a new hat He wishes he could give up (smoke) This has a great deal (do) with language teaching Circumstances not permit me (help) you She prohibited her children from (smoke) She forbids her children (use) bad language The house appeared (be) deserted She can't stop the child from (get) into mischief Nothing can prevent us from (go) if we want to go We stopped (have) a rest It wouldn't be any good (try) to catch the bus There is something that keeps (upset) him I wouldn't have you (do) that I was made (pay) back the money She was heard (say) she was fed up Why not .(take) a holiday ? The cleaning is (be) finished by mid-day Nobody was (blame) for the accident Source: Living English Structure - W Stannard Allen, B.A *N.K.T* Lop7.net (7) 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 Do forgive me I didn't mean (interrupt) Do you mind me (make) a suggestion? I'm annoyed about John (forget) to pay She burst out (cry) as soon as she heard the news He used to go (hunt) when he was younger I don't regret (give up) that job I regret (inform) you that we are unable to that She is always forgetting (give) my letters How long you intend to go on (play) those bloody records? He welcomed the new students and went on (explain) the college regulations Henry suggested (go) for a picnic How long you intend (stay) there? In addition to (cause) trouble within the educational system itself, the young are also in conflict with the adult society outside it How long will you continue (work)? You don't really love me You just keep me (hang) on The children next door keep (break) the window with their football Don't forget (keep) in touch They chose (stay) where they were I didn't ask but he offered (help) We were prepared (supply) the goods you asked for He hesitated (spend) so much money on clothes You ought (buy) a dishwasher My sister is learning (take) short-hand I'd prefer (wait) until evening I'd prefer (go) out rather than (sit) here I'd rather (do) something than just (sit) I can't bear (sit) and (do) anything She managed (keep) her temper The Nelsons are planning (visit) Europe this summer I wish (see) the manager, please He would never let anybody (know) what he was doing I want to Erighton (learn) English He started drinking (forget) He stopped for a minute (rest) My brother got a job (earn) money for his holiday Source: Living English Structure - W Stannard Allen, B.A *N.K.T* Lop7.net (8) TO INFINITIVE OR V-ING (ADVANCED) 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 I saw him (help) her (cook) the dinner Are you going (keep) me (wait) all day? I beg you (hesitate) before (decide) (accept) his proposal They dislike (be interrogated) while (try) (finish) a piece of work Would you agree to (give) some money in other (help) (provide) for poor old Mrs Jones? I advise you (stop) (think) of (carry) out such a dangerous plan Would you mind (watch) the instructor (demonstrate) so as to (learn) (swim) more quickly? Could I trouble you (arrange) (travel) with my young sister? She told me how (make) clothes (last) longer The witness was compelled (swear) (speak) the truth The boy was ashamed (admit) his fault (= didn't want to admit it) The boy was ashamed (admit) his fault (= because he had just admitted it) This needs (look) into (See) is (believe) (Know) all is (forgive) all Remember (go) to the bank I remember (ask) him (lend) me his book last night She loves (powder) her nose I'd like (powder) my nose Don't neglect (have) your teeth attended to I beseech you (persuade) her (be) reasonable We believed the problem (be) too difficult (solve) I dislike (see) you (work) so late every night They noticed him (heritage) (sign) the agreement She forgot (remind) you (give) the servant sodas (prepare) for their arrival He refused (allow) her (think) for herself May I ask you (begin) (eat) now, without (wait) for the others (come)? Did you mean (buy) that frock? I found her (try) (remove) a stain from the carpet A child doesn't know how (learn) (spell) without help We were invited (go) (watch) a firework display They took her (be) a foreigner on (hear) her (speak) He refused (persuade) his friend (change) his mind The teacher encouraged her pupils (work) alone without (receive) any help I should love (go) to the party with you tonight; I hate (go) out alone We didn't correct (find) you deliberately (choose) (be) awkward Source: Living English Structure - W Stannard Allen, B.A *N.K.T* Lop7.net (9)