Complete
the sentence for each situation using – ing
1. -What
shall we do?
-We could go to zoo
She suggested going to
the zoo
2. -Do
you want to play tennis?
-No, not really
He didn’t fancy to
playing tennis
3. -You
were driving too fast
-You’re right. Sorry!
She admitted driving
too fast
4. -Let’s
go swimming
-Good idea!
She suggested going to
swimming
5. -You
broke the DVD player
-No I didn’t!
He denied breaking the
DVD player
6. -Can
you wait a few minutes?
-Sure, no problem
They didn’t mind to
waiting a few minutes
Complete
each sentences with one of the following verbs.
Answer
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Apply
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Be
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Forget
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Listen
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Live
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Lose
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Make
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Pay
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Read
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Try
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Use
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1. He
tried to avoid answering my question.
2. Could
you please stop making so much noise?
3. I
enjoyed listening to music.
4. I
considered applying for the job, but in the end I decide against it.
5. Have
you finished reading the newspaper yet?
6. We
need to change our routine. We can’t go on living like this.
7. I
don’t mind you using my phone, but please ask me first.
8. My
memory is getting worse. I keep forgetting things.
9. I’ve
put off paying this bill so many times. I really must do it
today.
10.What a stupid thing to do! Can you imagine
anybody being so stupid?
11. I’ve given up trying to lose
weight – it’s impossible.
12. If you gamble, you risk losing your money.
Complete
the sentences so that they mean the same as the first sentence.
1. I
can do what I want and you can’t stop me
You can’t
stop me doing what I want.
2. It’s
not a good idea to travel during the rush hour.
It’s better to
avoid travelling during
the rush hour.
3. Shall
we paint the kitchen next weekend instead of this weekend?
Shall we postpone painting
the kitchen until next weekend?
4. Could
you turn the music down, please?
Would you mind turning
the music down, please?
5. Please
don’t interrupt all the time.
Would you mind not
interrupting, all the time?
Use
your own ideas to complete these sentences. Use – ing.
1. She’s
a very interesting person. I always enjoy talking to her
2. I’m
not feeling very well. I don’t fancy going out
3. I’m
afraid there aren’t any chairs. I hope you don’t mind sharing with me
4. It
was a beautiful day, so I suggested to playing
5. It
was very funny. I couldn’t stop to laughing
6. My
car isn’t very reliable. It keeps not boasting
Complete
the sentences for these situations.
1. -shall
we get married?
-yes, let’s
They decide to get
married
2. -Please
help me.
-OK.
She agreed to help him
3. -Can
I carry your bag for you?
-No, thanks. I can
manage.
He offered to carry her
bag
4. -let’s
meet at 8 o’clock.
-OK, fine.
They arranged to meet
at 8 o’clock
5. -What’s
your name?
-I’m not going to tell
you.
She refused to tell her
name
6. -Please
don’t tell anyone.
-I won’t. I promise.
She promised that she
can’t tell anyone
Complete
each sentence with a suitable verb.
1. Don’t
forget to lock the door when you go out.
2. There
was a lot of traffic, but we managed to get to the airport in time.
3. We
couldn’t afford to live in London, it’s
too expensive.
4. We’ve
got new computer software in our office. I haven’t learnt to use it yet.
5. Mark
doesn’t know what happened. I decided not to tell him.
6. We
were all afraid to speak. Nobody dared say or to say anything.
Put
the verb into the correct form, to…. Or – ing.
1. When
I’m tired, I enjoy watching television. It’s relaxing. (watch)
2. I’ve
decided looking for another job. I need a change. (look)
3. Let’s
get a taxi. I don’t fancy to walk home. (walk)
4. I’m
not in hurry. I don’t mind waiting. (wait)
5. Tina
ran in a marathon last week, but she failed to finish.
(finish)
6. I
wish that dog would stop barking it’s driving me
crazy. (bark)
7. Our
neighbor threatened to call the police if we didn’t stop the noise. (call)
8. We
were hungry, so I suggested having dinner early. (have)
9. Hurry
up! I don’t want to risk missing the train. (miss)
10.They didn’t know I was listening to them. I
pretended being a
sleep. (be)
Make
a new sentence using the verb in brackets.
1. You’ve
lost weight. (seem)
You seem to have lost
weight.
2. Tom
is worried about something. (appear)
Tom appears to be
worned about something
3. You
know a lot of people. (seem)
You seem to know a lot
of people
4. My
English is getting better. (seem)
My English seems to be
getting better
5. That
car has broken down. (appear)
That car appear have
broken down
6. David
forgets things. (tend)
David tend to forgets
things
7. They
have solved the problem. (claim)
They claim to have
solved the problem
Complete
each sentence using what/how/where/whether + these verbs.
1. Do
you know how to get to john’s house?
2. Would
you know what to do if there was a fire in the building?
3. You’ll
never forget how to ride a bicycle once you’ve
learnt.
4. I’ve
been invited to the party, but I haven’t decided whether to go or
not.
5. My
room is very untidly.
I’ve got so many things and I don’t know where to put them
6. I
have some clothes to wash. Can you show me how to use the washing
machine?
