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GRAMMAR REVISION
GERUNG AND INFINITIVE
13 Complete these sentences with either a to-infinitive or an -ing form.
Choose an appropriate verb. Sometimes more than one verb is possible.
1
a Although it was hard at first, she came to enjoy working for the airline.
b As I walked through the gate, the dog came _________ towards me.
c After working with her for so long, I came _____ her patience and efficiency.
d Yesterday, Tom was so late he came ___ downstairs, grabbed a cup of coffee
and left.
2
a The children were shouting and screaming, but he went on ______ to Frank.
b We've tried to persuade her to stop, but she just goes on ________
c Dr Harris welcomed the members of the committee and went on _______ the
subject of the meeting,
d Then, in her letter, she goes on _________ that most of her family have been ill.
3 a I regret _______ you that the model you want is out of stock.
b We regret ________ you that your request for a tax refund has been rejected.
c Almost as soon as I had posted the letter, I regretted _________ the job.
d It cost me a fortune, but I don't regret ______ a year travelling around the world.
4 a Bill was very young when they left, and he could no longer remember
_______ in the house.
b Did you remember _______ a newspaper on the way home?
c Remember ______ your answers before handing in your exam paper.
d I remember ________ the money in the top drawer, but it's not there now.
14 Complete these sentences in any appropriate way using either the to-
infinitive or the -ing form of the verb in brackets. If both forms are possible,
give them both. (A & B)
1 Passing the kitchen, he stopped to drink a large glass of- water.
2 When the car broke down, she started _____________________
3 Here's the money I owe you. I meant ______________________
4 To lose weight, I'd advise you ____________________________
5 I found that my back stopped ________ when _______________
6 To help me get to sleep, I tried ___________________________
7 The orchestra was just beginning _________________________
8 Please don't hesitate ___________________________________
(drink)
(push)
(give)
(cut out)
(ache)
(think)
(play)
(call)
Admire, say, buy, smoke, live, check, spend, notify, turn down, enjoy,
talk, introduce, tell, tear, race, put
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