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Exercise1 G - I

The document provides examples of verb + verb patterns in English, including verbs followed by gerunds or infinitives. It contains multiple exercises for learners to practice identifying and using verbs in different constructions. Specifically, it asks learners to underline the correct verb form, fill in gaps with verbs in the appropriate form, and choose between using a gerund or infinitive after certain verbs. The goal is to help improve learners' understanding and use of common verb + verb patterns in English.

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Exercise1 G - I

The document provides examples of verb + verb patterns in English, including verbs followed by gerunds or infinitives. It contains multiple exercises for learners to practice identifying and using verbs in different constructions. Specifically, it asks learners to underline the correct verb form, fill in gaps with verbs in the appropriate form, and choose between using a gerund or infinitive after certain verbs. The goal is to help improve learners' understanding and use of common verb + verb patterns in English.

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Verb + verb patterns

Q Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
Tutor: So have you managed 1. to finish /finishing the assignment, Kumiko?
Kumiko: Well, I’ve nearly finished but I forgot 2..... (add) a bibliography, so I’d
like 3...................................(have) an extension, if that’s possible?
Tutor: How long will you need 4. .................(do) it?
Kumiko: I aim 5...........(finish) it today, but maybe two days would be the best
thing.
Tutor: Yes, that’s fine. Have you begun 6........(work) on your dissertation yet?
Kumiko: Yes, I started 7. .......(write) my questionnaire a couple of weeks ago, but
I
stopped 8..................................(complete) this assignment. Im planning 9....(get)
the questionnaire ready by the end of the week, and I’m hoping 10………. (show)
it to you for your comments before I use it. Could we meet next week?
Tutor: Yes, of course. I’m afraid I can’t find my diary though. I remember
11……………
(put) it in my briefcase this morning, but it doesn’t seem 12......................(be)
there. Why don’t you email me with a suitable time?
Kumiko: Yes, okay.
Tutor: So, I’ll see you in the seminar tomorrow. Don’t forget 13....
.................................................................................................... (email) me!
Kumiko: Thank you, I’ll try 14............... (remember).

H Underline the correct form of the verbs.


1 Mario remembered to give / giving his assignment to his tutor because
he had spoken to her about its length, but she insisted that she had
never received it.
2 If you can’t find the information at the library, try to look / looking on the Internet.
3 She studied medicine at university and went on to become / becoming a
surgeon.
4 Look at Mum’s car! It definitely needs to clean / cleaning
5 I’ll never forget to fall / falling off that swing when I was a child.
6 I was really nervous about the interview, and although I tried not to
worry / not worrying, I was awake most of the night.
7 The new government needs to take / taking notice of the opinions of the people.
8 It seems that the new system of sending out reminders has worked,
because this year 90% of members remembered to renew / renewing
their membership in time.
9 Economists predict that house prices will go on to rise / rising for at least
another year.

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10 We weren’t able to see the concert because Tamsin forgot to bring / bringing
the tickets.
Gerund or Infinitive - Exercise 1
1) A lot of people are worried about _______their jobs. (lose)
2) He agreed _______ a new car. (buy)
3) The question is easy _______ (answer)
4) Not everybody can afford _______ to university. (go)
5) I look forward to _______ you at the weekend. (see)
Gerund or Infinitive - Exercise 2
1) We decided _______ a new car. (buy)
2) I regret _______ you we won’t lend you the money. (tell)
3) Peter gave up _______.(smoke)
4) He'd like _______ an aeroplane.(fly)
5) I enjoy _______ picture postcards. (write)
6) He offered _______ with the cleaning. (help)
7) Are you thinking of _______ London? (visit)
8) He apologized for _______ so late. (arrive)
9) Stop _______ noise, please; I’m studying. (make)
10) She doesn't mind _______ the night shift. (work)
11) I learned ______ the bike at the age of 5.(ride)

12) Avoid _______ silly mistakes. (make)


13) My parents wanted me _______ home at 11 o'clock. (be)
14) I dream about _______ a big house. (build)
15) He advised me _______ so much money. (not spend)
Gerund or Infinitive Exercise 3
1 Fill the gaps with the verb in brackets in the appropriate form.
1. I can't stand ________________ in queues. (wait)
2. I wouldn't like ________________ in his shoes. (be)
3. Jim loves ________________ in Thailand. (work)
4. I hate ________________ the shopping on Saturday. (do)
5. Blast! I forgot ________________ milk. (to buy).
6. In the end we decided ________________ in. (stay )
7. I need ________________ some information about Portugal. (find)
8. My parents like ________________ for long walks at the weekend. (go)
9. Tony gave up ________________5 years ago. (smoke)
10. I wanted ________________ and see Troy but no one else was interested. (go)
11. Mrs Leith offered ________________ us to the airport. (take)

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12. Clare refused ________________ clean-up after the party. (help)
13. I tried ________________ him to come but it was no use. (persuade)
14. Do you mind ________________ ? (smoke)
15. Everybody really enjoyed ________________ the cha-cha-cha. (dance)
16. Lionel admitted ________________ my chocolate mousse. (eat)

VERB + GERUND VERB + TO + INFINITIVE


Gerund or Infinitive Exercise 4
1 Use the verbs in brackets to fill the gaps.
1. We arranged _____________ under the station at half nine. (meet )
2. I always try to avoid _____________ him whenever I can. (see )
3. I long _____________ in Scotland again. (be )
4. My Mum demanded _____________ the manager. (see )
5. My brother denied _____________ my chocolate mousse. Maybe his hamster
ate it. (eat )
6. I tried _____________ but I just couldn't. (understand )
7. In the end I gave up _____________ to persuade her. (try )
8. Charlie was pretending _____________ a chicken. (be )
9. They chose _____________ in a cheap hotel but spend more money on meals.
(stay)
10. We like Galicia so much that we keep _____________ back there. (go )
11. He deserves _____________ severely punished. ( be )
12. When we visit my aunt, they expect me _____________ on my best behavior.
(be )
13. I didn't mean _____________ her feelings. I'm really sorry. (hurt )
14. I always put off _____________ my homework until the last possible moment.
(do )
15. He goes on _____________ me the same thing over and over again. (tell )
16. I can't stand _____________ in the queue at the bakers. (wait )
17. The firemen managed _____________ the fire pretty quickly. (put out )
18. I never risk _____________ through that part of town. (go )
19. Clare offered _____________ me to the airport, which was very kind of her. (take
)

Dad threatened _____________ my pocket money if I didn't do my homework. (stop )

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