Verb + -ing / Verb + to

Question 1

Some (abstract) verbs and idioms are followed by -ing.

Enj__ / Mi_d / Sug__t / st__ / Fin_h / qu_t / av__d / Ri_k / Cons___r / Ima___e / M__s / ad__t /

De_y / Reco____d

Give __ _{(= stop)} / Put ____{(= postpone)} / Go __ _{(= continue)} Keep/Keep __ _{(do something continuously or repeatedly)}

Answer 1

Some (abstract) verbs and idioms are followed by -ing.

Enjoy / Mind / Suggest / stop / Finish / quit / avoid / risk

Consider / Imagine / Mind / admit / Deny / Recommend

Give up _{(= stop)} / Put off _{(= postpone)} / Go on _{(= continue)} Keep/Keep on _{(do something continuously or repeatedly})

Note: Wiht some verbs you can use the structure verb + somebody + -ing

I can’t imagine Georges riding a motorcycle. / Sorry to keep you waiting so long.

The negative form is not +ing: In vacation, I enjoy not having to get early.

Question 2

With some verbs you can use the structure verb + s_____ + -ing.

Answer 2

With some verbs you can use the structure verb + s_____ + -ing.

I can’t imagine Georges riding a motorcycle.

Sorry to keep you waiting so long.

Note te passive form (being done/seen/kept, etc.):

I dont mind being kept wating. (= I don’t mind people keeping me waiting)

Question 3

When you talking about finished action, you can say h_____ done/stolen/said, etc.

Answer 3

When you talking about finished action, you can say having done/stolen/said, etc.

They admitted having stolen the money.

But it is not necessary to use having (done). You can also say:

They admitted stealing the money

Question 4

After some of the verbs on this section (especially admit/deny/suggest), you can also use t____.

Answer 4

After some of the verbs on this section (especially admit/deny/suggest), you can also use t____.

She denied that she had stolent the money. (or She denied stealing…)

Sam suggested that we go to the movies. (or Sam suggested going…)

Question 5

Ater these verbs you can use to… (infinitive).

Off___ / Agr___ / Ref___e / Dec__e / Pl__ / Arra__e / Ho__ / Man____d / Fa_l / Des___e

Aff__d / For__t / Prom___ / Thr____n / Le__n

The negative is ___ to.

Answer 5

Ater these verbs you can use to… (infinitive).

Offer / Agree / refuse / decide / Plan / Arrange / Hope / Manage / Fail / Deserve / Afford / Forget / Promise / Threaten / Learn

The negative is not to.

It was late, so we decided to take a taxi home.

David was in a difficult situation, so I agreed to help him.

How hold were you when you learned to drive.

Karen failed to make a good impression.

Question 6

We aslo use to… after: se_m / app__r / t__d / pret__d / cl__m.

Answer 6

We aslo use to… after: seem / appear / tend / pretend / claim.

They seem to have plenty of money.

I like Dan, but I think he tends to talk too much.

Ann pretended not to see me when she passed me on the street.

There is also a continuous infinitive (to be doing) and perfect infinitive (to have done):

I pretended to be reading the newspaper. (= I pretended that I was reading)

You seem to have lost weight. (= it seems that you have lost weight)

Jo seems to be enjoying his new job. (= it seems the he is enjoying it)

Question 7

After dare, you can use a verb w___ or w______ to.

Answer 7

After dare, you can use a verb with or without to.

I wouldn’t dare to tell him. or I wouldn’t dare tell him.

Question 8

After some verbs, you can use a question word (what/whether/how, etc.)

A_k / L___n / Dec__e / Und______d / K__w / Won___r / Rem____r / Exp___n / For__t

Answer 8

After some verbs, you can use a question word (what/whether/how, etc.)

Ask / Learn / Decide / Understand / Knoww / Wonder / Rememberr / Explain / Forget

We asked how to get to the station.

Have you decided where to go for your vacation.

I don’t know whether to apply for the job or not.

Do you understand what to do?

Also showw/tell/ask/advise/ teach somebody how what/how/where:

Can somebody show me how to change the film in this camera?

Question 9

Whe I’m tired, I enjoy _____ (watch) television. It’s relaxing.

Answer 9

Whe I’m tired, I enjoy watching television. It’s relaxing.

Question 10

It was a nice day, so we decide _____ (go) for a walk.

Answer 10

It was a nice day, so we decide to go for a walk.

Question 11

There was a lot of traffic, but we managed _____ (get) to the airport on time.

Answer 11

There was a lot of traffic, but we managed to get to the airport on time.

Question 12

I’m not in a hurry. I don’t mind _____ (wait).

Answer 12

I’m not in a hurry. I don’t mind waiting.

Question 13

They don’t have much money. They can’t afford _____ (eat) out very often.

Answer 13

They don’t have much money. They can’t afford to eat out very often.

Question 14

We’ve got a new computer software in our office. I haven’t learned how _____ (use) it yet.

Answer 14

We’ve got a new computer software in our office. I haven’t learned how to use it yet.

Question 15

I whish that dog would stop _____ (bark). It’s driving me crazy.

Answer 15

I whish that dog would stop barking. It’s driving me crazy.

Question 16

Our neighbor threatened _____ (call) the police if we didn’t stop the noise.

Answer 16

Our neighbor threatened to call the police if we didn’t stop the noise.

Question 17

We were hungry, so I suggested _____ (have) dinner early.

Answer 17

We were hungry, so I suggested having dinner early.

Question 18

We were all afraid to speak. Nobody dared _____ (say) anything.

Answer 18

We were all afraid to speak. Nobody dared (to) say anything.

Question 19

Hurry up! I don’t want to risk _____ (miss) the train.

Answer 19

Hurry up! I don’t want to risk missing the train.

Question 20

I’m still looking for a job. but I hope _____ (find) something soon.

Answer 20

I’m still looking for a job. but I hope to find something soon.