Module 8 Review

Question 1

Verbs followed by the -ing form

For example, verbs about preferences (e.g. like, love, prefer, hate, don’t mind …) are often followed by the -ing form,

Answer 1

When enjoy, admit and mind are followed by another verb, it must be in the -ing form.

Other verbs in this group include avoid, can’t help, consider, dislike, feel like, finish, give up, like, love, miss, practise and suggest.

Question 2

Verbs followed by to + infinitive form

Verbs about intentions (e.g. want, hope, wish, intend, plan, expect …) are often followed by to + infinitive.

Answer 2

When want, learn and offer are followed by another verb, it must be in the to + infinitive form.

Other verbs in this group include afford, agree, ask, choose, decide, expect, hope, plan, prepare, promise, refuse and would like.

Question 3

John spoke well – very clear and to the ..,

Answer 3

point

Question 4

CHRIS: What did you think of the …?

Answer 4

venue

Question 5

It was great to have … the river.

Answer 5

a view of

Question 6

The only thing I didn’t like about the place … the lighting,always … too dark or too bright.

Answer 6

was

either

Question 7

CHRIS: So is there anything we should ..do… differently, do you think?

Answer 7

have done

Question 8

I’ll get … that this afternoon. I

Answer 8

onto

Question 9

I’ll prepare a brief report of my … and email it to you with a copy to John.

Answer 9

findings