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Complete the dialogue with the infinitive or “-ing” form of the verbs in brackets.

Kate: I’m fed up! I spent all last night (1)  (study) for today’s exam.

Jenny: Did you manage (2)  (learn) everything?

Kate: More or less. But I don’t feel like (3)  (do) the same thing again tonight.

Jenny: No, I don’t enjoy (4)  (study) either, but we’ve nearly finished.

Kate: I want (5)  (go out) for a change. We’ve been studying for weeks.

Jenny: Well, there’s no way we can avoid (6)  (take) exams. Let’s plan a trip for when we finish.

Kate: That’s a good idea! Where do you suggest (7)  (go)?

Jenny: I fancy (8)  (lie) on a beach somewhere doing absolutely nothing.

Kate: Excellent idea. Let’s go for it.

Complete the text with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

As a child, Naomi Campbell always wanted (1)  (be) famous, but she never expected (2)  (become) a supermodel. She enjoyed (3)  (appear) in public and joined a drama school at the age of five. When she was fifteen, the head of the modelling agency spotted her and insisted on (4)  (give) her a contract. Despite discrimination in the field, she became an instant success and even magazines like Vogue agreed (5)  (use) her photo on their front cover. In the 1990s, Naomi decided (6)  (launch) her singing career, but she failed (7)  (impress) the critics. However, she has spent over two decades 8  (work) as a model and on the catwalk she is still as popular as ever.

Complete the sentences with the infinitive or the “-ing” form of the verbs in the box.

buy             cycle         drink         fix         post               say         visit

  1. I remembered  ‘Happy Birthday’ to Sarah. Did you?
  2. She stopped  coffee so she would sleep better.
  3. I forgot  that letter. Sorry!
  4. The TV doesn’t work, but he’s going to try  it.
  5. I stopped  petrol on my way to London yesterday.
  6. Do you remember  your grandparents when you were little?
  7. My sister tried  to work, but she didn’t enjoy it so now she gets the bus.

Complete the personality quiz.

  1. If you arrange  (see) a show with a friend but the friend cancels, do you
  • risk  (go) on your own?
  • invite a different friend  (go) with you?
  1. If you’re at the cinema with friends and you don’t like the film, do you
  • walk out and agree  (meet) them afterwards?
  • Decide  (find) out what your friends think first?
  1. If you need  (go) shopping to buy a new outfit, do you
  • go by yourself and expect  (find) what you want?
  • persuade a friend  (go) with you and help you to choose?
  1. If you’re with friends and they all fancy  (watch) a DVD that you’ve already seen, do you
  • encourage your friends  (choose) something different?
  • say nothing even though you don’t want  (watch) it?

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first sentence. Use the correct form of the verb in brackets.

  1. We are thinking about going away this Christmas. (consider)

We  this Christmas.

  1. I finally succeeded in solving the Sudoku puzzle. (manage)

I finally  the Sudoku puzzle.

  1. Martha told me that I should see a doctor. (advise)

Martha  see a doctor.

  1. It wasn’t easy for me to do this calculation. (have difficulty)

I  this calculation.

  1. I told Harry not to forget to text me when he got home. (remind)

I  when he got home.

  1. I said I would help Julian with his homework. (agree)

I  Julian with his homework.

  1. I think it’s really nice to do some sport at the weekend. (enjoy)

I  some sport at the weekend.

  1. My parents said I couldn’t go to the music festival. (let)

My parents  the music festival.

  1. They repaired my car at the garage down the road. (got)

I  at the garage down the road.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

  1. I don’t remember  (meet) him before, although he looks familiar.
  2. It’s very rude when people stop  (talk) to you and answer their phone.
  3. They meant  (get) off the bus at the last stop, but they missed it.
  4. Do you regret not  (have) a party for your birthday?
  5. My brother graduated from university and went on  (become) a vet.
  6. If you stopped  (think) for a moment, I’m sure you’d find a solution.
  7. He tried not  (make) too much noise when he got home.

Complete the sentences with the -ing form of the words below.

drive

finish

go

keep

live

lose

make

  1. Sam discovered that  in a city was more expensive than in a village.
  2.  to the gym twice a week will make a real difference to your fitness.
  3.  the match was disappointing after the team had tried so hard.
  4. My mother taught me that  fun of other people isn’t nice.
  5.  has become quite expensive as the cost of fuel continues to rise.
  6. Don’t worry about  the cleaning now – we can do it later.
  7.  cool in the summer can be a real problem in some countries.

Match the sentences halves. Then complete the sentences with the -ing form or the infinitive of the verbs in brackets.

  1. If you heard someone  (shut) the door then he must have already gone out.
  2. We have to get out – can’t you hear the fire alarm  (ring)?
  3. It was a really strong earthquake; we felt the ground  (shake) for several minutes.
  4. We stood and watched the parade  (come) down the street while everyone cheered.
  5. Did you see him  (score) that last goal? It was amazing!
  6. I was horrified to feel something  (crawl) slowly up my leg as I was lying in bed.

Rewrite the sentences so that they have a similar meaning. Use the word in brackets.

  1. If you don’t understand, you should ask the teacher. (why)

  1. Would you prefer chips or potatoes? (rather)

  1. It wasn’t her intention to upset anyone. (mean)

  1. She forgot to post the parcel yesterday. (remember)

  1. Don’t spend ages on the computer before bed. (better)

  1. Alex won’t talk to him since they fell out. (stopped)

Complete the sentences with the infinitive, the infinitive without to or the -ing form of the verbs below.

argue

ask

get

pack

swim

waste

  1. I’ve been meaning  about your job interview.
  2. I think my brother has fallen out with his girlfriend. I heard them  last night.
  3.  is not advisable when there is a storm warning.
  4. I’d rather  a takeaway than cook dinner tonight.
  5. Why  time in front of the TV when you could be outside in the sunshine?
  6. I remembered  my tracksuit, but I didn’t bring my trainers, so I can’t go running.

All in the gaps in the following sentences using the verb in brackets.

1. When I was a student, we couldn’t afford  new textbooks. (buy)

2. I was 13 when I first learnt how . (ice skate)

3. What are you most looking forward to  when your course finishes? (do)

4. ‘Keep  the soup so that it doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan.’ (stir)

5. My parents have promised  me buy a car when I graduate. (help)

6. The children spent a long time  the best present for their mother. (choose)

7. I’ve decided  medicine at university. (study)

8. Our teacher suggested  a barbecue on the last day of term. (have)

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in brackets.

1. Nowadays many people want to stop  too hard and enjoy life. (work)

2. Did you remember  candles for the birthday cake? (buy)

3. The burglar tried  the window with a knife but couldn’t get in. (open)

4. Don’t forget  a postcard to your grandmother when you’re away. (send)

5. At 12 o’clock every day the builders stopped  a lunch break. (have)

6. I will never forget  the pyramids on our trip to Egypt. (visit)

7. The cook tried  more salt but the soup was still too bland. (add)

8. I remember  across the road but I have no idea how I ended up in hospital. (walk)

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Complete the dialogue with the infinitive or “-ing” form of the verbs in brackets.

Kate: I’m fed up! I spent all last night (1) studying (study) for today’s exam.

Jenny: Did you manage (2) to learn (learn) everything?

Kate: More or less. But I don’t feel like (3) doing (do) the same thing again tonight.

Jenny: No, I don’t enjoy (4) studying (study) either, but we’ve nearly finished.

Kate: I want (5) to go out  (go out) for a change. We’ve been studying for weeks.

Jenny: Well, there’s no way we can avoid (6) taking (take) exams. Let’s plan a trip for when we finish.

Kate: That’s a good idea! Where do you suggest (7) going (go)?

Jenny: I fancy (8) lying (lie) on a beach somewhere doing absolutely nothing.

Kate: Excellent idea. Let’s go for it.

Complete the text with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

As a child, Naomi Campbell always wanted (1) to be (be) famous, but she never expected (2) to become (become) a supermodel. She enjoyed (3) appearing (appear) in public and joined a drama school at the age of five. When she was fifteen, the head of the modelling agency spotted her and insisted on (4) giving (give) her a contract. Despite discrimination in the field, she became an instant success and even magazines like Vogue agreed (5) to use (use) her photo on their front cover. In the 1990s, Naomi decided (6) to launch (launch) her singing career, but she failed (7) to impress (impress) the critics. However, she has spent over two decades 8 working (work) as a model and on the catwalk she is still as popular as ever.

Complete the sentences with the infinitive or the “-ing” form of the verbs in the box.

buy             cycle         drink         fix         post               say         visit

  1. I remembered to say ‘Happy Birthday’ to Sarah. Did you?
  2. She stopped drinking coffee so she would sleep better.
  3. I forgot to post that letter. Sorry!
  4. The TV doesn’t work, but he’s going to try to fix it.
  5. I stopped to buy petrol on my way to London yesterday.
  6. Do you remember visiting your grandparents when you were little?
  7. My sister tried to cycle to work, but she didn’t enjoy it so now she gets the bus.

Complete the personality quiz.

  1. If you arrange to see (see) a show with a friend but the friend cancels, do you
  • risk going (go) on your own?
  • invite a different friend to go (go) with you?
  1. If you’re at the cinema with friends and you don’t like the film, do you
  • walk out and agree to meet (meet) them afterwards?
  • Decide to find (find) out what your friends think first?
  1. If you need to go (go) shopping to buy a new outfit, do you
  • go by yourself and expect to find (find) what you want?
  • persuade a friend to go (go) with you and help you to choose?
  1. If you’re with friends and they all fancy watching (watch) a DVD that you’ve already seen, do you
  • encourage your friends to choose (choose) something different?
  • say nothing even though you don’t want to watch (watch) it?

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first sentence. Use the correct form of the verb in brackets.

  1. We are thinking about going away this Christmas. (consider)

We /are/’re/ considering going away this Christmas.

  1. I finally succeeded in solving the Sudoku puzzle. (manage)

I finally managed to solve the Sudoku puzzle.

  1. Martha told me that I should see a doctor. (advise)

Martha advised me to see a doctor.

  1. It wasn’t easy for me to do this calculation. (have difficulty)

I had difficulty doing this calculation.

  1. I told Harry not to forget to text me when he got home. (remind)

I reminded Harry to text me when he got home.

  1. I said I would help Julian with his homework. (agree)

I agreed to help Julian with his homework.

  1. I think it’s really nice to do some sport at the weekend. (enjoy)

I enjoy doing some sport at the weekend.

  1. My parents said I couldn’t go to the music festival. (let)

My parents /did not/didn’t/ let me go to the music festival.

  1. They repaired my car at the garage down the road. (got)

I got my car repaired at the garage down the road.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

  1. I don’t remember meeting (meet) him before, although he looks familiar.
  2. It’s very rude when people stop talking (talk) to you and answer their phone.
  3. They meant to get (get) off the bus at the last stop, but they missed it.
  4. Do you regret not having (have) a party for your birthday?
  5. My brother graduated from university and went on to become (become) a vet.
  6. If you stopped to think (think) for a moment, I’m sure you’d find a solution.
  7. He tried not to make (make) too much noise when he got home.

Complete the sentences with the -ing form of the words below.

drive

finish

go

keep

live

lose

make

  1. Sam discovered that living in a city was more expensive than in a village.
  2. Going to the gym twice a week will make a real difference to your fitness.
  3. Losing the match was disappointing after the team had tried so hard.
  4. My mother taught me that making fun of other people isn’t nice.
  5. Driving has become quite expensive as the cost of fuel continues to rise.
  6. Don’t worry about finishing the cleaning now – we can do it later.
  7. Keeping cool in the summer can be a real problem in some countries.

Match the sentences halves. Then complete the sentences with the -ing form or the infinitive of the verbs in brackets.

  1. If you heard someone shut (shut) the door then he must have already gone out.
  2. We have to get out – can’t you hear the fire alarm ringing (ring)?
  3. It was a really strong earthquake; we felt the ground shaking (shake) for several minutes.
  4. We stood and watched the parade coming (come) down the street while everyone cheered.
  5. Did you see him score (score) that last goal? It was amazing!
  6. I was horrified to feel something crawling (crawl) slowly up my leg as I was lying in bed.

Rewrite the sentences so that they have a similar meaning. Use the word in brackets.

  1. If you don’t understand, you should ask the teacher. (why)

Why don’t you ask the teacher if you don’t understand?

  1. Would you prefer chips or potatoes? (rather)

Would you rather have chips or potatoes?

  1. It wasn’t her intention to upset anyone. (mean)

She /did not/didn’t/ mean to upset anyone.

  1. She forgot to post the parcel yesterday. (remember)

She /did not/didn’t/ remember to post the parcel yesterday.

  1. Don’t spend ages on the computer before bed. (better)

You /had/’d/ better not spend ages on the computer before bed.

  1. Alex won’t talk to him since they fell out. (stopped)

Alex /has/’s/ stopped talking to him since they fell out.


Complete the sentences with the infinitive, the infinitive without to or the -ing form of the verbs below.

argue

ask

get

pack

swim

waste

  1. I’ve been meaning to ask about your job interview.
  2. I think my brother has fallen out with his girlfriend. I heard them arguing last night.
  3. Swimming is not advisable when there is a storm warning.
  4. I’d rather get a takeaway than cook dinner tonight.
  5. Why waste time in front of the TV when you could be outside in the sunshine?
  6. I remembered to pack my tracksuit, but I didn’t bring my trainers, so I can’t go running.

All in the gaps in the following sentences using the verb in brackets.

1. When I was a student, we couldn’t afford to buy new textbooks. (buy)

2. I was 13 when I first learnt how to ice skate. (ice skate)

3. What are you most looking forward to doing when your course finishes? (do)

4. ‘Keep stirring the soup so that it doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan.’ (stir)

5. My parents have promised to help me buy a car when I graduate. (help)

6. The children spent a long time choosing the best present for their mother. (choose)

7. I’ve decided to study medicine at university. (study)

8. Our teacher suggested having a barbecue on the last day of term. (have)

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in brackets.

1. Nowadays many people want to stop working too hard and enjoy life. (work)

2. Did you remember to buy candles for the birthday cake? (buy)

3. The burglar tried to open the window with a knife but couldn’t get in. (open)

4. Don’t forget to send a postcard to your grandmother when you’re away. (send)

5. At 12 o’clock every day the builders stopped to have a lunch break. (have)

6. I will never forget visiting the pyramids on our trip to Egypt. (visit)

7. The cook tried adding more salt but the soup was still too bland. (add)

8. I remember walking across the road but I have no idea how I ended up in hospital. (walk)

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