Question

Complete the sentences with the correct form, gerund or infinitive, of the verbs in parentheses.
1.Phil suggested (go) to the seaside.
2.Don’t tell me her secret. I prefer (know, not).
3.The students practised (recite) Shakespeare’s sonnets for the contest.
4.I can’t tolerate anyone (be) impolite to other people.
5.Mrs. Stewart can’t help (worry) about her children.
6. Jane admitted (be) guilty.
7. I don’t recall (hear) Jack mention his relationship to these people.
8. Have you ever tried (drive) in New York? I have, and it’s not very pleasant.
9. They went on (talk), although the teacher had asked them to stop.
10. My mother persuaded me (change) my mind.
11. They were made (do) all the work again.
12. We’ll have to get someone (repair) the door.
13. I am looking forward to (hear) from you soon.
14. The idea proved (be) very unpopular.
15. It tends (snow) quite a lot in winter in the north of Eng-land.
16. The speaker challenged his opponent (state) his views openly.
17. If a visitor came to your town, what places would you advise him (see)?
18. The film was so boring that they could hardly bear (watch) it.
19. You needn’t tell me this. I happened (give) all the details by mother.
20. She is expected (operate) on today.
21. Just look at his hands. He is sure (work) in the garage.

Answer 1

1.going

3.reciteing

2.

4.to be

5.to worry

6.being

7.

8.driving

9.to talk

10.chageing

11.to do

12.repairing the door

13.hear

14.to be

15.to snow

16.stating

17.to see

18.watching

19.to give

20.to operate

21.working