... race, the horse he was riding fell When paying by cheque, you must show 10 Knowing me to be …, he was astonished to hear that 11 As he believed that 12 As I passed/ or As/ When I was passing 13 ... alternative as he had (go) out to work 13 Why didn't you drink it?- I didn't like (drink) it as I didn't know what it was 14 I'm very sorry for (be) late It was good of you (wait) for me 15 I ... drove to work the traffic jams infuriated him 34 As I sat in the dentist's chair an idea 35 I felt sure that would kill him, weakened as he was by his last illness 36 A scorpion bit him as he...
... pattern for gerunds and another for infinitives allow + gerund - My teacher doesn't allow eating in class allow + object + infinitive - My teacher doesn't allow us to eat in class permit + gerund ... These verbs are also often used with would and the infinitive, and refer to specific situations For example: - I would love to go to China - We would ... class permit + gerund - My teacher doesn't permit eating in class permit + object + infinitive - My teacher doesn't permit us to eat in class ...
... activity in order to something else, so the infinitive is used to express a purpose: I stopped to have lunch (= I was working, or travelling, and I interrupted what I was doing in order to eat.) ... sorry before we tell you this bad news.) Go on: Go on + gerund means to continue with an action: He went on speaking for two hours I can't go on working like this - I'm exhausted Go on + to -infinitive ... week! Sorry - I didn't mean to hurt you Stop: Stop + gerund means to finish an action in progress: I stopped working for them because the wages were so low Stop tickling me! Stop + to-infinitive...
... (do)………………… my homework last night 82 We wasted our money (go)………………to that movie It was very boring 83 I have trouble (understand)…………………… Mrs Maxwell when she speaks She talks too fast 84 It’s a ... a day 78 Martha is standing at the corner (wait)………………….for the bus 79 She sat at her desk (write)………………….a letter 80 It was a beautiful spring day Dorothy was lying under a tree (listen)………… ... when I graduated 89 Don’t forget (do)……………… your homework tonight! 90 When a student asks a question, the teacher always tries (explain)…………… the problem as clearly as possible 91 I regret (not...
... like GerundInfinitive + to Both possibilities are correct 5) seem GerundInfinitive + to Both possibilities are correct 6) forget GerundInfinitive + to Both possibilities are correct 7) start Gerund ... 1) finish GerundInfinitive + to Both possibilities are correct 2) like GerundInfinitive + to Both possibilities are correct 3) hope GerundInfinitive + to Both possibilities are correct 4) ... GerundInfinitive + to Both possibilities are correct 8) manage GerundInfinitive + to Both possibilities are correct 9) agree GerundInfinitive + to Both possibilities are correct 10) avoid Gerund...
... The verbs : begin/start/continue can be followed by the gerundor the infinitive with little or no change in meaning The verbs : stop/try/remember can also take both, but the meaning changes Gerund ... _to book _ two seats on the morning flight I promise (send) to send you our new brochure as soon as it's available Peter was delighted (meet) _of meeting a former colleague at the conference ... stop/try/remember can also take both, but the meaning changes Gerund - Infinitive Fill in the blanks below with the correct form of the verb in brackets It's obvious he's only interested in (make)...
... car Don’t forget to lock the door when you leave I enjoyed watching the movie She avoided meeting them because she was in a hurry to leave You promised to buy me a diamond necklace for my birthday ... hurry to leave You promised to buy me a diamond necklace for my birthday She has agreed to come I thanked them for helping me out I expect him to call at o’clock Would you like to come with us? ... when grammar rules change! Sign up to our newsletter here: englishgrammar.org (It's free) Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org) ...
... when grammar rules change! Sign up to our newsletter here: englishgrammar.org (It's free) Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org) ... matter any further He threatened to shoot me if I didn’t give him the key I promise to visit you tomorrow He intends to start a business The teacher taught the children to tell the truth Jack told...
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... him to follow fashion all the time helping me with the housework to drive many years ago to help you to look for another job having an appointment or something 10 staying at home 11 asking him personal ... understand people … 12 Peter started going out with another girl I will never forgive Peter … 13 I will have a very busy day tomorrow, however, I have arranged … 14 Although she isn’t a professional ... never risk … 18 We like Italy so much that we keep … 19 He looks worried He seems … 20 I hate crowded roads I can’t stand … PAGE 1 WORKING TO CALL TO JOIN TO BUY MAKING TRAINING HAVING PAYING DOING...
... with the correct form the correct form of of the the verbsverbs After _ _ _ _ _ (watch) the film I met my grandma My sister refused _ _ _ _ _ (help) me We need _ _ _ _ (buy) a new toaster We ... (help) me Complete Complete the the sentences sentences with with the correct form the correct form of of the the verbsverbs After Afterwatching watching the film the filmIImet metmy my grandma ... IImiss missjogging jogging Now NowI’m I’mnot not allowed allowed IIkeep keepleaving leavingfor for work worklate late Judy Judyseems seems to be happy to be happy Can Canyou youimagine imagine stealing...
... doctor I love speaking English We must avoid wasting so much time I really love walking in the country I gave up smoking some time ago I'd like to visit America one of these days I’m trying to work! ... help organize the trip 17 I’m quite sure they’ll decide to go to England this year 18 I really regret selling my boat 19 Would you like to go for a walk? 20 The buses usually stop running before ... I'd like to visit America one of these days I’m trying to work! Please stop talking 10 I’m tired I want to go to bed 11 Don’t forget to send me a postcard ! 12 Goodbye I hope to see you again soon...
... needs to practice SPEAKING it The doctor refused TO LET her go home until the end of the week She has always disliked BEING told what to Please learn TO BE more careful with your things! 10 Can ... TO GO to university or not WeThey can’tplan afford TO CHANGE the (move) car thistoyear haveend to of wait! SpainIt’ll at the the year They seemed TO BE lost so I asked if I could help ... this work to do! 11 I really don’t mind HELPING you, I’m free this weekend 12 Have you arranged TO DO anything this weekend? 13 She promised TO BE on time 14 They finished DOING their homework...
... it’s really worth VISITING the natural History Museum (visit) Sam recommended us NOT TO MISS the last train to London (not/ miss) Ted finally managed TO PASS his driving test (pass) Did mum tell ... always right! 12 Carol didn’t accept to go out with his classmate 13 He finally published his first novel after working on it for years 14 It was clear to everybody that the government had no plan ... Patrick promised to be back before midnight 25 My boyfriend persuaded me to study Medicine Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in brackets: Tom couldn’t afford TO DRIVE such an expensive...