GERUND & INFINITIVES

Put the verb into the gerund or the infinitive (with or without ‘to’)
1. I couldn't sleep so I tried...............................(drink) some hot milk.
2. She tried...........................(reach) the book on the high shelf, but she was too small.
3. They tried.................................(get) to the party on time but the bus was delayed.
4. We tried............................(open) the window, but it was so hot outside it didn't help.
5. He tried..............................(get) a job in a newspaper firm but they wouldn't hire him.
6. He tried...............................(get) a job in a newspaper firm but he still wasn't satisfied.
7. You should stop............................(smoke). It's not good for your health.
8. We stopped.........................(study) because we were tired.
9. They will stop....................................(have) lunch at twelve.
10. We stopped................................(have) a rest, because we were really sleepy.
11. Oh no! I forgot..............................(buy) milk.
12. Please don't forget..........................(pick) up some juice on your way home.
13. I forget...............................(lock) the door, but I'm sure I must have locked it.
14. Have we studied this before? I've forgotten...............................(learn) it.
15. Please remember...............................(bring) your homework.
16. I remember...............................(go) to the beach as a child.
17. Finally, I remembered...............................(bring) your book! Here it is.
18. Do you remember...............................(eat) steak in that little restaurant in Rome?
19. I regret...............................(tell) you that the train has been delayed.
20. I regret...............................(tell) Julie my secret; now she has told everyone.
21. It appears...............................(be) raining.
22. We intend...............................(go) to the countryside this weekend.
23. I pretended...............................(be) sick so I didn't have to go to work.
24. Can you imagine...............................(live) without TV?
25. They tolerate...............................(smoke) but they prefer people not to.
26. I anticipate...............................(arrive) on Tuesday.
27. A wedding involves...............................(negotiate) with everyone in the family.
28. He denies...............................(steal) the money.
29. He claims...............................(be) a millionaire but I don't believe him.
30. I expect...............................(be) there about seven.
31. Julia reported...............................(see) the boys to the police.
32. It tends...............................(rain) a lot in Scotland.
33. Do you recall...............................(meet) her at the party last week?
34. She mentioned...............................(go) to the cinema, but I don't know what she
decided to do in the end.
35. The teenager refused...............................(go) on holiday with his parents.
36. I understand...............................(be) late once or twice, but every day is too much!
37. I would prefer you...............................(come) early if you can.
38. That criminal deserves...............................(get) a long sentence.
39. She completed...............................(paint) her flat.
40. We arranged...............................(meet) at four but at four thirty she still hadn't arrived.
41. She delayed...............................(get) out of bed.
42. He demanded...............................(speak) to the manager.
43. I offered...............................(help).
44. I miss...............................(go) to the beach.
45. We postponed...............................(do) our homework.
46. I'd hate...............................(arrive) too late.
47. She admitted...............................(steal) the money.
48. I chose...............................(work) here.
49. She waited...............................(buy) a drink.
50. I really appreciate...............................(be) on holiday.
51. I couldn't help...............................(laugh).
52. It seems...............................(be) raining.
53. I considered...............................(move) to Spain.
54. They practised...............................(speak).
55. Finally, I managed...............................(finish) the work.
56. I really can't stand...............................(wait) for the bus.
57. Unfortunately, we can't afford...............................(buy) a new car this year.
58. She risked...............................(be) late.
59. I'd love...............................(come) with you.
60. I prepared...............................(go) on holiday
61. I can't afford...................a job at the moment. I really need the money. (NOT HAVE)
62. The new job will involve you...............................some time in Europe. (SPEND)
63. I don't remember...............................for help. I wonder why he's here. (CALL)
64. We'll get everything finished, even if it means.......................up late at night. (STAY)
65. She stopped...............................a newspaper on her way home. (BUY)
66. The members of the council have delayed...............................a decision. (MAKE)
67. We chose...............................to Mark's engagement party. (NOT GO)
68. I hate it when the phone keeps...............................all the time. It's disgusting! (RING)
69. I reminded him...............................a few things on his way home from work. (BUY)
70. Have you considered...............................the house? (SELL)
71. My dad insisted on...............................me the money for the tickets. (GIVE)
72. Our boss convinced everyone...............................longer hours. (WORK)
73. They couldn't help...............................when she tripped over the carpet. (LAUGH)
74. Remember...............................Harriet as soon as you get home. (CALL)
75. Anna denied...............................the vase. (BREAK)
76. The teacher demanded...........................why we hadn't cleaned the blackboard.
(KNOW)
77. The shop assistant warned us...............................the flowers. (NOT TOUCH)
78. We are looking forward...............................you next week. (SEE)
79. I suggested......................him there and..........................back home. (LEAVE, GET)
80. The kidnappers threatened...............................their hostages. (SHOOT)
81. The thief admitted...............................the money from the old woman. (STEAL)
82. English is a lot easier...............................than French or other languages. (LEARN)
83. Mom told her to stop...............................such strange noises. (MAKE)
84. We are very anxious...............................a plane for the first time. (BOARD)
85. My husband blamed me for...............................have a second child. (NOT WANT_
86. For some people it's difficult to get used...............................up early in the morning.
(WAKE)
87. Why did you avoid...............................your father the truth? (TELL)
88. Do you fancy...............................out with me tonight? (GO)
89. In the old days you were allowed...............................almost everywhere. (SMOKE)
90. My teacher forbade us...............................school during lessons. (LEAVE)
91. I forgot...............................at the store for some groceries. (STOP)
92. This car needs................................ Could you do for me? (WASH)
93. We postponed...............................to the cinema until next week. (GO)
94. I didn't expect her...............................the award. (WIN)
95. He spends all his spare time...............................stamps and coins. (COLLECT)
96. When I was in London, I managed...............................almost all the important sights,
despite the little time I had. (SEE)
97. He denied...............................contact with the suspect. (HAVE)
98. I remember...............................to my first concert when I was 18. (GO)
99. We were anxious...............................abroad for the first time. (GO)
100. It's impossible...............................on this pitch because the ball won't bounce. (PLAY)
101. They accused his youngest son of...............................the fence. (BREAK)
102. I blamed him for................me with my homework. That's why I got a bad mark.
(NOT HELP)
103. I would like to know why he insisted on...............................this alone (DO).
104. I suggest...............................for a walk this afternoon. How about it? (GO)
105. The doctor advised him...............................swimming because of his cold. (NOT GO)
106. I managed to balance my account without...............................out a new loan. (TAKE)
107. I can't afford...............................money on new clothes. (SPEND)
108. She can't tolerate...............................the centre of attention. (NOT BE)
109. I regret...............................that the event must be cancelled due to the circumstances.
110. (SAY)
111. Dad demanded.....................what I was doing up at this time of the night. (KNOW)
112. We encouraged her...........................(succeed in ).....................(become) a top player.
113. It's no good...............................(force) him to go with us.
114. I promised................(care) for the cat but I'm not much good at ............. (babysit).
115. The people thanked me for...............................(offer)...............................(help) them.
116. I begged her....................(not accuse) me of.................(ruin) her hairstyle by
.................(try).....................(kiss) her.
117. It is not worth...............................(help) him...............................(do) the job.
118. I let him...............................(choose) between...............................(fly) and
........................... (take) the train.
119. The film was really worth.......................(see) so we made Mary ..................... (go) to
the movies with us.
120. Her forced us................(accept) his offer by...................(rise) it by 5 %.
121. Normally I enjoy.................(go) out but today I'd prefer..................(stay) indoors.
122. She promised...............................(not object) to his...............................(smoke).
123. They continued...............................(eat) after the interruption.
124. I am not in the habit of...............................(smoke) in the car.
125. Ann reminded me...............................(finish) my work on time.
126. He'd better...............................(get) used to...............................(work) harder.
127. I am capable of...................(stand) on my head and...................(play) the saxophone.
128. You'd better...............................(start)...............................(dig) the garden.
129. I expected someone...............................(pick) up these papers.
130. The Romans were quite happy about Hannibal............................(not attack) Rome.
131. It was interesting...............................(watch) our cat...............................(play).
132. We have taught our children...................(wash) their hands before....................... (eat).
133. ............................... (write) letters is more boring than...............................(phone).
134. Jack decided...............................(have) a break from work.
135. I refused...............................(speak) with them.
136. We agreed...............................(meet) them at the airport.
137. There is no sense in...................(earn) more money than you can ................... (spend).
138. They made us.................(leave) the campsite after.................(make) such a mess.
139. "Do you mind...............................(work) overtime ?, " asked the boss
140. She has never known how...............................(fry) a steak.
141. The doctor made him...................(promise)...................(reduce) his ...................
(smoke)
142. She is looking forward...............................his aunt in Chicago. (visit)
143. My wife is keen...............................pop songs. (sing)
144. His mother was excited...............................to Africa. (go)
145. The secretary carried...............................the letter. (type)
146. The construction workers worried...............................their jobs. (lose)
147. They tried to cope...............................in bad weather. (work)
148. The pupil is known...............................problems. (cause)
149. My wife apologized...............................late. (be)
150. The teacher always keeps...............................his timetable. (complain)
151. I insisted...............................the dog for a walk myself. (take)
152. The teenager is addicted...............................TV. (watch)
153. The actor is famous...............................crazy once in a while. (be)
154. The money will be devoted...............................the environment. (protect)
155. The au-pair succeeds...............................the children busy for some time. (keep)
156. He blamed me...............................the CD player. (damage)
157. George Clooney is proud...............................in humanitarian projects. (take part)
158. I’m tired...............................the same things over and over again. (repeat)
159. She said she was sorry...............................the vase. (break)
160. She is scared...............................alone at night. (be)
161. I’m very excited...............................tomorrow’s game. (attend)
162. Jamie is sick...............................hamburgers all the time. (eat)
163. She ran away...............................behind her. (look)
164. The hikers are worried...............................enough water. (not have)
165. We are accustomed...............................our own bath. (have)
166. He has a habit...............................in the morning. (smoke)
167. The main disadvantage...............................is that planes are often delayed. (fly)
168. Her reputation...............................difficult games is well-known. (win)
169. My sister has got a talent...............................languages. (learn)
170. He took credit...............................the goal. (score)
171. She has a lot of experience...............................with mentally ill patients. (deal)
172. Don't let them...............................(cross) that dangerous road on their own.
173. What about...............................(have) a last drink ?
174. They accused me of...............................(break) the window.
175. They'd rather...............................(go) to Tuscany than to Ireland.
176. There was a very good reason for...............................(not believe) in what he said.
177. I don't know what...............................(believe) anymore.
178. Remember...............................(phone) Tom tomorrow - OK I won't forget.
179. The teacher watched the pupil...............................(cheat).
180. Why not...............................(spend) our holiday in Florida this year ?
181. She is always the last...............................(arrive)
182. Most teachers insist on their pupils...............................(do) the homework.
183. She has often made me...............................(cry).
184. I expect...............................(hear) from you by Monday.
185. It's no use...............................(pretend)...............................(like) her food.
186. How old were you when you learnt...............................(drive) ?
187. I don't mind...................(walk) home but I'd rather ....................... (get) a taxi.
188. I can't make a decision. I keep...............................(change) my mind.
189. We had to keep him from...............................(fall) off the cliff.
190. He had made his decision and refused...............................(change) his mind.
191. It was a good holiday. I enjoyed...............................(be) by the sea.
192. Did I really tell you I was unhappy? I don't remember...............................(say) that.
193. The water here is not very good. I'd avoid...............................(drink) it if I were you.
194. I pretended...............................(be) interested in the conversation.
195. I got up and looked out of the window.....................(see) what the weather was like.
196. I have a friend who claims...........................(be) able to speak 5 languages.
197. I like.................(think) carefully about things before ................. (make) a decision.
198. Steve used...............................(be) a footballer. He had to stop
199. ............................... (play) because of an injury.
200. How do you...............................(make) this machine work ? - I'm not sure. Try
201. ............................... (press) the button and see what happens !
202. What do you advise me...............................? (do)
203. They intend...............................a new house next year. (buy_
204. ............................... is not allowed here. (fish)
205. I heard the TV set................................ (explode)
206. She appeared...............................very nervous. (be)
207. I keep...............................you - it was an accident. (tell)
208. Jack is good at...............................ceilings. (paint)
209. She wondered who................................ (ask)
210. It is difficult...............................him. (understand)
211. She did not know what...............................from them. (expect)
212. My wife warned us...............................the table. (not touch)
213. He refused...............................me what all the fuss was about. (tell)
214. There’s no sense in...............................him. He’s not at home. (visit)
215. Elephants are known...............................a fantastic memory. (have)
216. I let her...............................on with her work. (get)
217. Colin had no idea of how...............................into the house. (get)
218. I’d rather...............................in bed than go to work. (be)
219. I crossed the road without................................ (look)
220. We advised her...............................a year abroad. (not spend)
221. I always dreamed of...............................in a small house by the seaside. (live)
222. She made us...............................for hours. (wait)
223. She learned...............................pupils with respect. (treat)
224. I couldn’t help.......................when I saw the bride in the beautiful white dress. (cry)
225. My uncle has given up..................and now he prefers....................... (smoke, eat)
226. He wasn’t used...............................on the right side of the road. (drive)
227. Would you rather...............................to a restaurant or eat at home. (go)
228. There was a fence...............................people from walking on the grass. (walk)
229. I agreed...............................him if he is in trouble. (help)
230. I’m too old...............................my habits now. (change)
231. Please stop................................ You’re making me nervous. (whisper)
232. He was silly enough......................into the pond without......................first. (dive, look)
233. I enjoy...............................alone. I never feel lonely. (be)
234. I can’t imagine...............................at home. (work)
235. We have decided against...............................a new car. (buy)
236. She seems...............................her new job. (like)
237. The students hope...............................the exam. (pass)
238. He won’t go by plane. He is afraid of................................ (fly)
239. I am lazy. I don’t feel like...............................any work. (do)
240. Remember............................the letter. Otherwise they won’t get it by Saturday. (post)
241. Have you ever learned how...............................such a plane? (fly)
242. They were too lazy...............................out with us. (go)
243. I always enjoy......................to my grandfather. He always tells me great stories. (talk)
244. I’m very interested in...............................French. (learn)
245. My pen friend is coming next Friday. I’m really looking forward ............... her. (meet)
246. Don’t you mind...............................away from your family for such a long time? (be)
247. The children promised...............................back by nine. (be)
248. I wanted to go alone but Joe insisted on...............................with me. (come)
249. Tom offered...............................me home. (bring)
250. Why not...............................a weekend in Scotland? (spend)
251. I’m sorry I can’t come to your party but thank you for...............................me. (invite)
252. Our neighbors apologized for.............................such noise. (make)
253. Paris is always worth...............................to. (travel)
254. I’m sure I gave him back the money. I remember..........................it back to him. (give)
255. She eventually managed...............................her bike. (repair)
256. Would you like...............................a cup of coffee? (drink)
257. There’s no point in.............................the matter. He has already made his decision.
(discuss)
258. I prefer..........................to skiing. (snowboard)
259. Do you mind...............................Anita to the doctor? (bring)
260. It is difficult...............................him. (understand)
261. We had difficulties...............................your house. (find)
262. They decided...............................Tennis in the afternoon. (play)
263. We expect him...............................us on Sunday. (join)
264. It's easy...............................why many people like food from other countries.
(UNDERSTAND)
265. Dad must give up.....................unhealthy food. He is getting a bit overweight. (EAT)
266. The teacher made us..................in class after school because we misbehaved. (STAY)
267. We couldn't avoid...............................into him on our way to town. (BUMP)
268. My sister won't let me...............................her new dress. (WEAR)
269. I'm fed up with...............................my little brother to school every day. He is old
enough...............................alone. (TAKE, GO)
270. I stopped...............................lunch in the school cafeteria because it didn't taste good
anymore. (HAVE)
271. Mom, I'm tired of...............................the same things all the time. Can't you make
something different for a change? (EAT)
272. Students are not allowed...............................on the lawn. (WALK)
273. The new coach made us...............................harder and, as a result, we won the next
game. (PRACTICE)
274. I was surprised...............................such a good performance because all the actors
were amateurs. (SEE)
275. I'd enjoy...............................part of my gap year abroad. (SPEND)
276. I remember...............................a new USB stick, but I don't know where I put it.
(BUY)
277. We convinced her...............................with us to the movies. (COME)
278. Don't go on...............................such an arrogant guy. Try to be more friendly. (BE)
279. I agreed...............................load the dishwasher this week. (HELP)
280. We are looking forward...............................to India next summer. It's said .....................
a wonderful country. (TRAVEL, BE)
281. We need to be at the train station in half an hour, so I suggest...............................now.
(LEAVE)
282. The doctor advised us...............................some proper medicine with us when we go to
Africa. (TAKE)
283. I'm so bad at........................... people's names. I always seem .........................them up.
(REMEMBER, MIX)
284. After she had decided..............................in India, she got used to .................... Indian
food. (STAY, EAT).
285. He promised his boss...............................late again. (NOT BE)
286. Would you mind...............................me how............................the software. (SHOW,
INSTALL)
287. I warned him...............................the freshly painted walls. (NOT TOUCH)
288. His doctor advised him...............................up(GIVE, SMOKE)
289. I can't afford...............................a new car. I haven't got enough money. (BUY)
290. My dad never admits...............................any mistakes. He thinks he's perfect. (MAKE)
291. When you finish..........................up the garage you can start............................the car.
(CLEAN, WASH)
292. He decided...............................to school on Saturday. (NOT GO)
293. She apologized for............................enough time with her two daughters. (NOT
SPEND)
294. I think we'd better...............................for a walk in the park (GO).
295. He somehow managed...............................his exams. Nobody thought he would
296. ...............................in...............................so. (PASS, SUCCEED, DO)
297. Remember...............................some milk home from the grocery store. (BRING)
298. I'm sorry for...............................late for class. (BE)
299. I'm looking forward...............................on a cruise to South America this spring. (GO)
300. We're thinking of............................to Berlin by train. It's much cheaper and more
comfortable than ..............................by car. (TRAVEL, GO)
301. It's not her job...............................the dog for a walk (TAKE).
302. The boss reminded me...............................the report by next Saturday. (FINISH)
303. I couldn't persuade her...............................with me. (COME)
304. We stopped...........................to the bathroom and have a snack before .........................
our trip. (GO, CONTINUE)
305. I heard the clock...............................six. (STRIKE)
306. They saved a lot of money by...............................the tickets in advance. (BOOK)
307. It was very nice of you...............................for us. (WAIT)
308. They agreed...............................the meeting after the lunch break. (CONTINUE)
309. I don’t plan on...............................the whole night with you. (SPEND)
310. The teacher accused the students of................................ (CHEAT)
311. What do you advise me...............................? (DO)
312. He refused...............................his mind. (CHANGE)
313. I avoided...............................the early train because of the rush hour. (TAKE)
314. I’d rather...............................for you (NOT WAIT)
315. He always keeps...............................around in the hallway. (RUN)
316. I have given up...........................newspapers. There’s nothing in them anymore.
(READ)
317. I let him...............................out early because he had a few things to do. (GO)
318. They decided...............................hiking in such bad weather. (NOT GO)
319. Do you know anything about...............................stamps? (COLLECT)
320. He suggested...............................the car here instead of...............................home.
(LEAVE, DRIVE)
321. How do you make this machine...............................? (WORK)
322. John used .............................a footballer. He stopped ............................because of
several injuries. (BE, PLAY)
323. He always thinks carefully about things before...............................a decision. (MAKE)
324. I have a friend who claims...............................able to speak 5 languages. (BE)
325. How old were you when you learned how _...............................? (DRIVE)
326. I don’t mind..............................., but it would be better to get a taxi. (WALK)
327. I was far from...............................a word he said. (BELIEVE)
328. The teacher had them...............................off their boots before...............................the
room. (TAKE, ENTER)
329. You’d better...............................those apples. They’re still green. (NOT EAT)
330. Do you mind my...............................the window? (CLOSE)
331. It is very important for me...............................Spanish before I go to Spain. (LEARN)
332. After...............................a bottle of wine, he fell asleep quickly. (DRINK)
333. Isabella enjoys...............................meals for her guests. (PREPARE)
334. Do you feel like.........................out or would you rather........................at home? (EAT,
DINE)
335. I told him how...............................the problem. (SOLVE)
336. I simply can’t decide. I keep...............................my mind. (CHANGE)
337. We try to avoid...............................him too angry. (MAKE)
338. I didn’t expect...................the exam because I wasn’t that well prepared. (PASS)
339. You’d better not...............................those apples. They’re not ripe yet. (EAT)
340. Your hair needs................................ It’s too long and messy. (CUT)
341. Mary can’t imagine...............................to the party alone (GO)
342. I’m sick of always...............................at home. (STAY)
343. He already made his decision and refused...............................his mind. (CHANGE)
344. How old were you when you learned how _...............................? (DRIVE)
345. Steve is used...............................up early in the morning. He starts work at 6. (GET)
346. I looked out of the window...............................what the weather was like. (SEE)
347. How do you make this machine...............................? (WORK)
348. He entered the room without...............................a word (SAY).
349. He has difficulty...............................his left arm because of his accident. (RAISE)
350. The boy was accused of................................ (CHEAT)
351. What will the lawyer advise him...............................in such a situation? (DO)
352. I regret...............................disappointed you. I’m so sorry. (HAVE)
353. Dad won’t let me...............................his car. (USE)
354. We don’t mind...............................to the cinema alone. (GO)
355. Feel free...............................whenever you want to. (COME)
356. It’s no use...............................for Patrick. He’s not coming. (WAIT)
357. We expected him......................better at the tournament, but he ended up in third place.
(DO)
358. I am absolutely against...............................the house without any money in our savings
account. (BUY)
359. I enjoyed...............................with you for the holidays. It was marvellous. (STAY)
360. She was the first woman...............................across the English Channel. (SWIM)
361. She came into my room without................................ (KNOCK)
362. You’d better not...............................those mushrooms. (EAT)
363. They decided.....................a plane to Berlin instead of....................there. (TAKE, FLY)
364. We are so proud of...............................in such a wonderful country. (LIVE)
365. My parents allowed me...............................the late-night movie. (WATCH)
366. I don’t mind...............................next to Thomas. (SIT)
367. Dad made me..............my homework before going over to my friend’s place. (DO)
368. We can’t risk...............................him angrier. He’s in a bad mood anyway. (MAKE)
369. I’m fed up...............................at home all the time. (STAY)
370. My grandfather gave up...............................a few years ago. He’s too old
371. ...............................behind a steering wheel. (DRIVE, SIT)
372. The teacher let the children...............................off their boots. (TAKE)
373. She accused me of...............................her credit card. (TAKE)
374. She was far from...............................a word he said. (BELIEVE)
375. I begged her not...............................the teacher. (TELL)
376. I’m looking forward...............................you next week. (SEE)
377. What about...............................me out to dinner this evening? (TAKE)
378. Are you interested in...............................the whole story? (HEAR)
379. Could you two girls please stop...............................? (CHAT)
380. Mike remained...............................when the old woman entered the room. (SIT)
381. Do you mind my...............................in your presence? (SMOKE)
382. It is important for young people............................as many foreign languages as
possible. (LEARN)
383. We suggested...........................in hotel rooms, but our children were anxious to
........................ (SLEEP, CAMP)
384. After...............................two pints of beer he fell asleep. (DRINK)
385. Can you tell them how...............................the problem? (SOLVE)
386. I got used.....................to work because the office was only a few minutes from home.
(WALK)
387. Do you feel like...................out or would you rather......................at home? (DINE,
STAY)
388. Your hair needs................................ It is so long and messy. (CUT)
389. I’m thinking of...............................to Oxford tomorrow. (GO)
390. The police have put up a barrier...............................travellers from ...............................
out of the station. (PREVENT, RUSH)
391. The old man was afraid of...............................robbed. (BE)
392. I used...............................up at night and walk around in my sleep. (GET)
393. It’s no use...............................with him. He has already decided ............................... on
the project alone. (ARGUE, WORK)
394. He succeeded in...............................himself and...............................out of the window.
(UNTIE, CRAWL)
395. Neill Armstrong was the first man....................his foot on the moon’s surface. (SET)
396. We are all looking forward...............................you next Saturday. (SEE)
397. I had a lot of trouble.........................into the house. Nobody seemed ......................
where the key was. (GET, KNOW)
398. I wanted my son...............................up in a peaceful neighbourhood. (GROW)
399. Tom advised me.....................the house because it wasn’t of any use to me. (SELL)
400. They suggested...............................by bus instead of by plane. (TRAVEL)
401. It seems difficult...............................everything about this topic. (KNOW)
402. We were all looking forward...............................the New Year in New York.
(CELEBRATE)
403. We are planning....................................................to Europe this summer. (GO)
404. It was very difficult for him to quit..................................................... (SMOKE)
405. She tried to avoid...............................unnecessary mistakes. (MAKE)
406. I let him...................to his friend’s house after he had done his homework. (GO)
407. Can you imagine......................the painting before the Christmas holidays? (FINISH)
408. We are used...............................up early in the morning. (GET)
409. The suspect denied...............................said that in public. (HAVE)
410. She enjoys...............................the weekend with her family. (SPEND)
411. I forgot...............................the door when I left. (LOCK)
412. I have decided...............................more often. (EXERCISE)
413. Mary keeps...............................about her problems all the time. (TALK)
414. Most European countries don’t allow.....................in bars and restaurants. (SMOKE)
415. She seemed...............................fed up with all the problems she’s facing. (BE)
416. She couldn’t bear...............................on so much responsibility. That’s why she quit
her job. (TAKE)
417. She promised...............................biting nails. (STOP)
418. The government urged their citizens...............................more waste. (RECYCLE)
419. Hermann is thinking about...............................abroad for a few years. (STUDY)
420. She considered...............................to New York, but then dropped the idea. (MOVE)
421. My mother made me...................the medicine, even though I hated the taste. (TAKE)
422. The aquarium needs................................ (CLEAN)
423. Morris agreed...............................me with the project. (HELP)
424. She warned him not _...............................late for the performance. (BE)
425. I've always disliked..........................(smoke)
426. Where did you learn..........................French? (speak)
427. Is the exhibition worth..........................? (visit)
428. You'd better..........................him now. (contact)
429. This hall wants..........................(paint)
430. I didn't dare..........................it. (try)
431. I don't mind..........................early. (get up)
432. We'd love..........................with you. (come)
433. She seems..........................this place. (know)
434. I'm sorry..........................that Jane is ill. (hear)
435. Finally, he set out..........................his horse. (find)
436. Did you miss..........................TV? (watch)
437. I was made..........................their offer. (accept)
438. Dentists recommend..........................teeth twice a day. (clean)
439. My teacher recommended me..........................at university. (study)
440. They chose..........................a shower first. (have)
441. Oh, dear. I can't help..........................(cry)
442. He was so noisy. I asked him to stop..........................(talk)
443. I hate housework. But I like..........................everything in order. (have)
444. We felt the plane..........................in the storm. (shake)
445. They are likely...............................up at any time. (show)
446. The man denied...............................the crime. (commit)
447. Their memories of...............................in Africa will stay with them forever. (travel)
448. He has always been afraid of................................ (fly)
449. ...............................is good for your health. (swim)
450. Would you mind...............................me the sugar. (pass)
451. She promised...............................the report as soon as possible. (read)
452. I had a hard time...............................the situation to my husband. (explain)
453. She had some problems...............................without glasses. (read)
454. Paul gave up...............................five years ago. (smoke)
455. What about...............................to the zoo tomorrow? (go)
456. Barca...............................in winning the Spanish championship. (succeed)
457. They had fun................................ (ski)
458. My friend was happy...............................me at the party. (see)
459. He was ashamed...............................that he had lied. (admit)
460. It was very kind of you...............................me. (help)
461. She always wastes her time...............................bad books. (read)
462. We had no problem...............................from the airport to the train station. (drive)
463. She hadn’t expected this task...............................so difficult. (be)
464. It’s no use...............................a taxi. We’ll be late anyway. (take)
465. Don’t forget...............................the document as soon as you are finished. (sign)
466. She made me...............................like a real man. (feel)
467. ...............................video games all the time is very boring. (play)
468. She is fond of...............................comics. (read)
469. Alvaro admitted...............................during the English test. (cheat)
470. The teacher reminded us...............................irregular verbs. (learn)
471. The boy refused...............................what his mother said. (do)
472. Brenda really hates................................ (study)
473. I used...............................basketball during my college years. (play)
474. How long does it take you...............................to the university? (walk)
475. Margaret enjoys...............................to music (LISTEN).
476. The doctor encouraged his patients...............................healthy food. (EAT)
477. When she was a teenager, she was keen on...............................a doctor. (BECOME)
478. She is saving her money...............................a new car. (BUY)
479. My apartment is quite easy................................ (FIND)
480. I don’t mind...............................the washing up, as long as you help me. (DO)
481. Irregular verbs are not easy...............................(REMEMBER).
482. He advised me...............................a doctor as soon as possible. (SEE)
483. My dad is really good at................................ (COOK)
484. She waited for two hours...............................a cinema ticket (BUY)
485. ...............................some kind of sport every day is good for your health. (DO)
486. When I saw her the first time I couldn’t help................................ She was so lovely to
look at (CRY).
487. My father helped me...............................my homework. (DO)
488. She stopped...............................some cigarettes on her way to work. (BUY)
489. Stop...............................now! You’re such a big girl! (CRY)
490. I don’t feel like...............................maths today. (STUDY)
491. I’m so sick of...............................pasta all the time. I would like something else for a
change. (EAT)
492. It is important...............................the net for more information. (SURF)
493. Mira got Mike...............................the car for her. (WASH)
494. They finally decided ..............................their apartment. (RENT)
495. It’s no use...............................over spilt milk. (COMPLAIN)
496. The questions won’t be difficult................................ (ANSWER)
497. He told us where...............................the necessary material (FIND).
498. Would you mind...............................the letter for me. It’s very important. (POST)
499. I remember...............................you my necklace to wear. Where is it now? (GIVE)