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Exercise 1 Put the verb in the right form, to. or -ing.
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1 I enjoy dancing. (dance).
2 What do you want to do (do) tonight.
3 Goodbye! I hope……(see) you again soon.
4 I learnt……(swim) when I was five years old.
5 Have you finished……(clean) the kitchen?
6 I'm tired. I want……(go) to bed.
7 Do you enjoy……(visit) other countries?
8 The weather was nice, so I suggested ……(go) for a walk by the river.
9 Where's Bill? He promised …… (be) here on time.
10 I'm not in a hurry. I don't mind …… (wait).
11 What have you decided ……(do)?
12 George was very angry and refused …… (speak) to me.
13 Where's Ann? I need …… (ask) her something.
14 I was very upset and started …… (cry).
15 I'm trying …… (work). Please stop …… (talk).
Exercise 2 Complete the sentences using to... or -ing. Use one of these verbs:
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1 I like London but I wouldn't like to live there.
2 I like taking (OR to take) photographs when I'm on holiday.
3 Linda has a lot of books. She enjoys……
4 I'm surprised that you're here. I didn't expect …… you.
5 Don't forget……us a postcard when you're on holiday.
6 'Shall we get a taxi to the cinema?' 'If you like, but it isn't far. I don't mind
7 This ring is very beautiful. I'd hate …… it.
8 Julia had a lot to do, so I offered……her.
9 What shall we do this afternoon? Would you like ……to the beach?
10 When I'm tired in the evenings, I like …… television.
11 'Shall we go now?' 'No, I'd prefer …….a few minutes.'
12 I'm not going out until it stops……
Exercise 3. Complete the answers to the questions.
| Do you usually get up early? Do you ever go to museums? Do you often write letters? Have you ever been to New York? Do you often travel by train? Shall we eat at home or go to a restaurant? | Yes, I like getting (OR to get) up early. Yes, I love…… No, I don't like…… No, but I'd love……one day. Yes, I enjoy…… I don't mind ……a restaurant but I'd prefer…… home. |
Exercise 4 Complete these sentences. Write about yourself. Use to... or -ing.
1 I enjoy……
2 I don't like ……
3 If it's a nice day tomorrow, I'd like ……
4 When I'm on holiday, I like ……
5 I don't min ……but……
6 I wouldn't like……
Exercise 5. Complete each sentence with one of these verbs:
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He tried to avoid answering my question.
1 Could you please stop……so much noise?
2 I enjoy……to music.
3 I considered……for the job but in the end I decided against it.
4 Have you finished……your hair yet?
5 If you walk into the road without looking, you risk……knocked down.
6 Jim is 65 but he isn't going to retire yet. He wants to carry on……
7 I don't mind you……the phone as long as you pay for all your calls.
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8 Hello! Fancy……you here! What a surprise!
10 I've put off……the letter so many times. I really must do it today.
11 What a stupid thing to do! Can you imagine anybody……so stupid?
12 Sarah gave up……to find a job in this country and decided to go abroad.
Exercise 6. Complete the sentences so that they mean the same as the first sentence. Use -ing.
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 ……
3 Shall we go away tomorrow instead of today?
Shall we postpone …… until ……?
4 The driver of the car said it was true that he didn't have a licence.
The driver of the car admitted ……
5 Could you turn the radio down, please?
Would you mind ……?
6 Please don't interrupt me all the time.
Would you mind ……?
Exercise 7. 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......
3 I'm afraid there aren't any chairs. I hope you don't mind......
4 It was a lovely day, so I suggested......
5 It was very funny. I couldn't stop......
6 My car isn't very reliable. It keeps......
Exercise 8. Complete each sentence with a suitable verb.
1 Don't forget to post the letter I gave you.
2 There was a lot of traffic but we managed……to the airport in time.
3 Jill has decided not...................... a car.
4 We've got a new computer in our office. I haven't learnt....... it yet.
5 I wonder where Sue is. She promised not............ late.
6 We were all too afraid to speak. Nobody dared.......... anything.
Exercise 9. Put the verb into the correct form, to... or -ing.
1 When I'm tired, I enjoy watching television. It's relaxing, (watch)
2 It was a nice day, so we decided……for a walk. (go)
3 It's a nice day. Does anyone fancy……for a walk? (go)
4 I'm not in a hurry. I don't mind……(wait)
5 They don't have much money. They can't afford……out very often. (go)
6 I wish that dog would stop……It's driving me mad. (bark)
7 Our neighbour threatened……the police if we didn't stop the noise. (call)
8 We were hungry, so I suggested……dinner early. (have)
9 Hurry up! I don't want to risk……the train. (miss)
10 I'm still looking for a job but I hope……something soon. (find)
Exercise 10. Make a new sentence using the verb in brackets.
| He has lost weight. Tom is worried about something. You know a lot of people. My English is getting better. That car has broken down. David forgets things. They have solved the problem. | (seem) (appear) (seem) (seem) (appear) (tend) (claim) | He seems to have lost weight. Tom appears …… You …… …… …… …… …… |
Exercise 11. Complete each sentence using what/how/whether + one of these verbs:
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1 Do you know how to get to John's house?
2 Can you show me……this washing machine?
3 Would you know……if there was a fire in the building?
4 You'll never forget……a bicycle once you have learned.
5 I was really astonished. I didn't know……
6 I've been invited to the party but I don't know……or not.
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ITEM 37.2. VERB+PREPOSITION+ING
Exercise 1. Complete each sentence using only one word.
Our neighbours apologised for making so much noise.
1 I feel lazy. I don't feel like……any work.
2 I wanted to go out alone but Joe insisted on……with me.
3 I'm fed up with my job. I'm thinking of……something else.
4 We have decided against……a new car because we can't really afford it.
5 I hope you write to me soon. I'm looking forward …… from you.
6 The weather was extremely bad and this prevented us from…… out.
7 The man who has been arrested is suspected of……a false passport.
8 I think you should apologise to Sue for……so rude to her.
10 Some parents don't approve of their children……a lot of television.
11 I'm sorry I can't come to your party but thank you very much for…… me.
Exercise 2. Complete the sentences using a preposition + one of the following verbs (in the correct form):
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1 Do you feel like going out this evening?
2 It took us a long time but we finally succeeded……the problem.
3 I've always dreamed……in a small house by the sea.
4 The driver of the other car accused me……the accident.
5 There was a fence around the lawn to stop people……on the grass.
6 Forgive me……you but may I ask you something?
7 Where are you thinking……your holiday this year?
8 The guards weren't able to prevent the prisoner……
9 I wanted to cook the meal by myself but Dave insisted……me.
10I'm sorry we've had to cancel our game of tennis tomorrow.
11 I was really looking forward……
ADDITIONAL MATERIAL
UNIT 38 BE USED/ GET USED TO DOING SMTH
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