Exercise 1: 

Put the verb into the correct form –ing or to .... Sometimes either
form is possible.

2. I don't enjoy .... very much. (drive)

3. I don't want .... out tonight. I’m too tired. (go)

4. I can't afford .... out tonight. I don't have enough money. (go)

5. Has it stopped .... yet? (rain)

6. Our team was unlucky to lose the game. We deserved .... (win)

7. Why do you keep .... me questions? Can't you leave me alone. (ask)

8. Please stop .... me questions! (ask)

9. I refuse .... any more questions. (answer)

10. One of the boys admitted .... the window. (break)

11. The boy's father promised .... for the window to be repaired. (pay)

12. If the company continues .... money the factory may be closed. (lose)

13. Does Sarah know about the meeting? No, I forgot .... her. (tell)

14. The baby began .... in the middle of the night. (cry)

15. Julia has been ill but now she's beginning .... better. (get)

16. I've enjoyed .... you. I hope .... you are again soon. (meet, see)

Exercise 2: Here is some information about Tom when he was a child:

1. He was in hospital when he was four.

4. Once he fell into the river.

2. He went to Paris when he was eight.

5. He said he wanted to be a doctor.

3. He cried on his first day at school.

6. Once he was bitten by a dog.

He can still remember 1,2 and 4 but he can't remember 3, 5 and 6. Write sentences
beginning: He can remember ... or He can't remember ...

1. He can remember being in hospital when he was four.

2. ..................................................

3. ..................................................

4. ..................................................

5. ..................................................

6. ..................................................

Exercise 3: Complete each sentence with a verb in the correct form, -ing or to ...

1. a, Please remember to lock the door when you go out.

    b, A: You lent me some money a few months ago.

       B: Did I? Are you sure? I don't remember …..... you any money.

    c, A: Did you remember .... your sister?

       B: Oh no, I completely forgot. I’ll ……. her tomorrow.

    d, when you see Steve, remember .... him my regards.

    e, someone must have taken my bag. I clearly remember ... it by the window and
now it has gone.

2. a, I believe that what I said was fair. I don't regret …...... it.

    b, I knew they were in trouble, but I regret .... I did nothing to help them.

3. a, Ben joined the company nine years ago. He became assistant manager after
two years, and a few years later he went on .... manager of the company.
    b, I can't go on …...... here anymore. I want a different job.

    c, When I came into the room, Liz was reading a newspaper. She looked up and
said hello, and then went on …...... her newspaper.

Exercise 4: Make suggestion. Each time use try + one of the following

suggestions:

phone his office    move the aerial    change the batteries

turn it the other way    take an aspirin

1. The radio isn't working . I wonder what's wrong with it.

Have you tried chaging the batteries?

2. I can't open the door. The key won't turn.

Try ...................................

3. The TV picture isn't very good. What can I do about it?

Have you mind .........................

4. I can't contact Fred. He's not at home. What shall I do?

Why don't you .........................

5. I've got a terrible headache. I wish it would go.

Have you ..............................

Exercise 5: Write a sentence with need(s) + one of the following verbs:

clean    cut    empty    paint    tighten

1 This jacket is dirty. It needs cleaning.

2 The room isn't very nice. ..................

3 The grass is very long. It................

4 The screws are loose. ..................

5 The bin is full. ..................

Exercise 6: Put the verb into the correct form.

1. a, I was very tired. I tried to keep (keep ) my eyes open, but I couldn't.

    b, I rang the doorbell but there was no answer. Then I tried .... (knock) on the
door, but there was still no answer.

    c, We tried .... (put) the fire out but without success. We had to call the fire
brigade.

    d, Sue needed to borrow some money. She tried .... (ask) Gerry.

    e, I tried .... (reach) the shelf, but I wasn’t tall enough.

    f, Please leave me alone. I'm trying .... (concentrate)

2. a, I need a change. I need .... (go) away for a whiles

b, My grandmother isn't able to look after herself any more. She needs .... (look)
after.

    c, The windows are dirty. They need .... (clean)

    d, Your hair is getting very long. It needs .... (cut)

    e, You don't need .... (iron) that shirt. It doesn't need .... (iron)

3. a, They were talking very loudly, I couldn't help .... (overhear) what they said.

    b, Can you help me .... (get) the dinner ready.

    c, He looks so funny. Whenever I see him, I can't help .... (smile)

    d, The fine weather helped .... (make) it a very enjoyable holiday.

Exercise 7: Complete each sentence with one of the following verbs:

answer    apply    be    forget    listen    live

make     read    try    use    write    lose

1. He tried to avoid answering my question.

2. Could you please stop .... so much noise.

3. I enjoy .... to music.

4. I considered .... for the job but in the end I decided against it.

5. Have you finished .... the newspaper yet?

6. We need to change our routine. We can't go on .... like this.

7. I don't mind you .... the phone as long as you pay for all your calls.

8. My memory is getting worse. I keep .... things.

9. I've put off .... the letter so many times. I really must do it today.

10. What a stupid thing to do! Can you imagine anybody .... so stupid?
11. I've given up .... to lose weight – it's impossible.

12. If you invest your money on the stock market you risk .... it.

Exercise 8: Complete the sentence for each situation using –ing.

1. BOY: What shall we do?

    GIRL: We could go to the zoo.

--> She suggested going to the zoo.

2. GIRL: Do you want to play tennis?

    BOY: No, not really.

--> He didn't fancy ......................

3. BOY: You were driving too fast.

    GIRL: Yes, it's true. Sorry!

--> Sorry! She admitted ..................

4. GIRL: Why don't we go for a swim?

    BOY: Good idea!

--> She suggested ........................

5. GIRL: You broke the CD player.

    BOY: No, I didn't.

--> He denied ............................

6. BOY: Can you wait a few minutes.

    THEY: Sure no problem.

--> They didn't mind .....................

Exercise 9: Complete the sentences so that they mean the same as the first
sentences. 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 paint the kitchen next weekend instead of this weekend?

Shall we postpone ......... until ..........?

4. Could you turn the radio down, please?

Would you mind .............................?

5. Please don't interrupt me all the time.

Would you mind .............................?

Exercise 10: 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 beautiful day, so I suggested ............................

5. It was a very funny. I couldn't stop ..............................

6. My car isn't very reliable. It keeps ..............................

Exercise 11: Complete the sentences for these situations.

1. GIRL: Shall we get married?

BOY: Yes, let's…..

--> They decided to get married.

2. BOY: Please help me.

GIRL: Ok.

--> She agreed ........................

3. BOY: Can I carry your bag for you.

GIRL: No, thanks. I can manage.

--> He offered .......................

4. BOY: Let's meet at 8 o'clock.

BOY: Ok, fine

--> They arranged .....................

5. BOY: What's your name?

GIRL: I'm not going to tell you

--> She refused .......................

6. BOY: Please don't tell anyone.

GIRL: I won't I promise.

--> She promised ......................

Exercise 12: 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. Karen failed .... a good impression at the job interview

6. We were all afraid to speak. Nobody dared .... anything

Exercise 13: 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 any fancy .... for a walk. (go)

4. I'm not a 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 neighbor threatened ....the police if we didn't stop the noice.(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 14: Make a new sentence using the verb in brackets

1. You've lost weight.

(seem) You seem to have lost weight.

2. Tom is worried about something.

(appear) ........................

3. You know a lot of people.

(seem) ..........................

4. My English is getting better.

(seem) ..........................

5. That car has broken down.

(appear) ........................

6. David forgets things.

(tend) ..........................

7. They have solved the problem.

(claim) .........................

Exercise 15: Complete each sentence using what/how/whether + the following

verbs:

do    get    go    ride    say    use

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've learnt.

5. I was really astonished. I didn't know ....

6. I've been invited to the party. But I haven't decided .... or not.

Exercise 16: Complete the questions. Use do you want me to ...? or would you
like me to ...? with these verbs (+ any other neccessary words):

come    lend    repeat    show    shut    wait

1. Do you want to go alone, or do you want me to come with you?

2. Do you have enough money or do you want ......................?

3. Shall I leave the window open or would you ...................?

4. Do you know how to use the machine, or would .................?

5. Did you hear what I said or do ...............................?

6. Can I go now or do ...........................................?

Exercise 17: Complete the sentences for these situations.

1. GIRL: Look the door.

    BOY: OK.

--> She told him to look the door.

2. THEY: Why don't you come and stay with us?

    BOY: That would be nice.

--> They invited him ..................

3. BOY: Can I use your phone?

    GIRL: No!

--> She wouldn't let ..................

4. GIRL: Be careful.

    BOY: Don't worry I will.

--> She warned ........................

5. BOY: Can you give me a hand?

    GIRL: Sure.

--> He asked ..........................

Exercise 18: Complete each second sentence so that the meaning is similar to
the first sentence.

1. My father said I could use his car.

--> My father allowed me to use his car.

2. I was surprised that it rained.

--> I didn't expect ........................

3. Don't stop him doing what he wants.

--> Let ...................................

4. Tim looks older when he wears glasses.

--> Tim's glasses make ....................

5. I think you should know the truth.

--> I want ................................

6. Don't let me forget to phone my sister.

--> Remind ................................

7. At first I didn't want to apply for the job, but Sarah persuaded me.

--> Sarah persuaded ........................

8. My lawyer said I shouldn't say anything to the police.

--> My lawyer advised ....................

9. I was told that I shouldn't believe everything he says.

--> I was warned ..........................

10. If you've got a car, you are able to get around more easily.

--> Having a car enables ..................

Exercise 19: Put the verb into the correct form : infinitive, to + infinitive or –
ing:

1. They don't allow people to park in front of the building. (park)

2. I've never been to Iceland. But I'd like .... there. (go)

3. I'm in a difficult position. What do you advise me ....(do)

4. The film was very sad. It made me .... (cry)

5. Diane's parents always encouraged her .... hard at school. (study)

6. I don't recommend .... in that restaurant. The food is terrible. (eat)

7. She said the letter was personal and wouldn't let me .... it. (read)

8. We are not allowed .... personal phone calls at work. (make)

9. I don't think Alex likes me. What makes you .... that? (think)