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Infinitive and Gerund. I.: II. Complete The Sentences With The Correct Form of The Verbs in The Box

The document provides examples and exercises to practice using infinitives and gerunds in English sentences. Some of the key points covered include: 1. Completing sentences with the correct form of verbs in infinitive or gerund form. 2. Rephrasing sentences to replace verbs with gerund or infinitive forms. 3. Finishing sentences to maintain similar meaning using gerund or infinitive forms.

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Infinitive and Gerund. I.: II. Complete The Sentences With The Correct Form of The Verbs in The Box

The document provides examples and exercises to practice using infinitives and gerunds in English sentences. Some of the key points covered include: 1. Completing sentences with the correct form of verbs in infinitive or gerund form. 2. Rephrasing sentences to replace verbs with gerund or infinitive forms. 3. Finishing sentences to maintain similar meaning using gerund or infinitive forms.

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INFINITIVE AND GERUND.

I.

II. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in the box

  speak   fetch   get     forget  blame   buy   take  go        worry   visit   keep    insult   start  bite
1.  They soon got accustomed to ……………………… exams.
2.  I warned him ……………………… away from her.
3.  The students were discouraged from ……………………… Greek in class.
4.  There's no point in ……………………… him for it.
5.  He suggested ……………………… a new business.
6.  I made the dog ……………………… the ball.
7.  We finally succeeded in ……………………… two tickets for the concert.
8.  It was very careless of you ……………………… her birthday.
9.  We had better ……………………… her in hospital.
10. It's very easy to do, so stop ……………………… !
11. They agreed to her ……………………… with us.
12. She can't afford ……………………… the dress.
13. Why did you let him ……………………… you?
14. Have you finished ……………………… your nails?
III. Complete the sentences with a suitable verb
 1.  Could you please stop ……………………… so much noise?
2.  The phone rang while Ann was having dinner. She didn't answer it. She just carried on ……………………….
3.  The thief got into the house because I forgot ……………………… the window.
4.  I've arranged ……………………… tennis tomorrow afternoon.
5.  One day I'd like to learn ……………………… an aero plane.
6.  Why do you keep on ……………………… at me like that?
7.  I don't enjoy ……………………… letters.
8.  Why hasn't Sue arrived yet? She promised not ……………………… late.
9.  Our neighbour threatened ……………………… the police if we didn't stop the noise.
10. Jill has decided not ……………………… a car.
IV. Rephrase the following sentences using the words given in bold type .
1. Could you pass me the salt? )mind) Do/Would you mind passing me the salt?
2. It’s dangerous to drive at high speed. (driving) ……………………………………………………………….
3. The water is too cold to swim in. (enough) ……………………………………………………………….
4. He took only an hour to learn to play chess. (It ) ……………………………………………………………….
5. Writing the composition took her all night. spent ……………………………………………………………….
6. My mother made me apologize for my behavior. (was) ……………………………………………………………….
7. I found the book boring. (bored) ……………………………………………………………….
8. Do you mind moving over a little. (could) ……………………………………………………………….
9. We were interested in the information. (found) ……………………………………………………………….
10. He isn’t old enough to get married. (too) ……………………………………………………………….

V. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original
sentence.
1. I was made to study hard when I was at school.
They made me …………………………………………………………………….
2. If I take the job, I’ll have to move to Paris.
Taking the job……………………………………………………………………..
3. It’s very kind of you to give me a lift.
I appreciate…………………………………………………………………………
4. It might be a good idea to use honey instead of sugar.
Why don’t you try…………………………………………………………………?
5. I’m quite happy to look after the baby for you.
I don’t mind………………………………………………………………………..
6. I must see the manager!
I demand…………………………………………………………………………..
7. “Go on’ Jack, apply for the job, “ said Sally.
Sally encouraged…………………………………………………………………
8. You wouldn’t know where the Hilton Hotel is, would you?
Do you happen…………………………………………………………………….?
9. Parking is not permitted here.
You are …………………………………………………………………………….
10. “Shall I carry that bag for you, John?” said Pauline.
Pauline offered……………………………………………………………………….

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