1. When you come to the crossroads - stop there.
Remember to stop at the crossroads.
Remember stopping at the crossroads.
Both possibilities are correct.
Remember to stop at the crossroads.
Remember stopping at the crossroads.
Both possibilities are correct.
2. Yesterday she read the first pages of her new book.
She began to read her new book.
She began reading her new book.
Both possibilities are correct.
She began to read her new book.
She began reading her new book.
Both possibilities are correct.
3. I was talking to Marc. But when my boyfriend came in, I could not talk to Marc anymore.
I stopped to talk to him.
I stopped talking to him.
Both possibilities are correct.
I stopped to talk to him.
I stopped talking to him.
Both possibilities are correct.
4. We might go to England next year.
We intend to spend our holiday in England.
We intend spending our holiday in England.
Both possibilities are correct.
We intend to spend our holiday in England.
We intend spending our holiday in England.
Both possibilities are correct.
5. I wanted to write a letter, but I didn't know what to write. (So in the end, I didn't write one.)
I tried to write a letter.
I tried writing a letter.
Both possibilities are correct.
I tried to write a letter.
I tried writing a letter.
Both possibilities are correct.
6. I am sorry now for something I said earlier on.
I regret to say this.
I regret saying this.
Both possibilities are correct.
I regret to say this.
I regret saying this.
Both possibilities are correct.
7. She read the text. Then she stopped. Now I want her to continue with the text.
Go on to read.
Go on reading.
Both possibilities are correct.
Go on to read.
Go on reading.
Both possibilities are correct.
8. You think your computer does not work, but you just haven't switched on the monitor yet.
Your computer does not work? Try to switch on the monitor.
Your computer does not work? Try switching on the monitor.
Both possibilities are correct.
Your computer does not work? Try to switch on the monitor.
Your computer does not work? Try switching on the monitor.
Both possibilities are correct.
9. The joke was so funny, that he bursted out in laughter.
He started to laugh.
He started laughing.
Both possibilities are correct.
He started to laugh.
He started laughing.
Both possibilities are correct.
10. Yesterday I remembered that last year I got sick on your carpet.
I remembered to get sick on your carpet.
I remembered getting sick on your carpet.
Both possibilities are correct.
I remembered to get sick on your carpet.
I remembered getting sick on your carpet.
Both possibilities are correct.
Choose the correct form (infinitive with or without to or gerund).
1. On 17th February 2003, a congestion charge for in central London was introduced.
2. The aim was the number of vehicles in London's City.
3. People now have the choice between the charge and not into the City.
4. The charge has proven very successful in away traffic from the City.
5. As the traffic has been reduced by about 20 percent, journey times in the City tend .
6. According to an opinion poll, more than 50 percent of Londoners say that it is okay people for into the City.
7. They are relieved the traffic more easily.
8. Before the charge, average speed in the City was about 10 mph.
9. Now, people who decide the charge can at a higher speed, approximately 20 mph.
10. Many Londoners, however, have chosen by bus as delays to buses are now down by half.
11. London's buses have seen passenger numbers by 14 percent.
Decide whether to use Infinitive (with/without to) or Gerund.
§ At fast food restaurants, we can eat quite a lot without (Your answer: »have«) having(Your answer: »pay«) to pay a fortune.
§ And children enjoy (Your answer: »eat«) eating chips and burgers and (Your answer: »drink«) drinking lemonade and cola.
§ The high amount of carbonhydrates in fast food and sugary drinks is blamed for (Your answer: »destabilise«) destabilising the body's regulation of appetite.
§ We can (Your answer: »to avoid«) avoid(Your answer: »risk«) risking such diseases by (Your answer: »choose«) choosingto eat healthy food.
§ Be careful though. Some people are convinced (Your answer: »do«) to do something for their health by (Your answer: »live«) living on energy bars or cornflakes.
§ And this is what the advertising for these products wants (Your answer: »make«) to make us (Your answer: »to think«) think.
§ In reality, however, these foods are often heavily sugared (Your answer: »give«) to give them flavour.
§ But sugar is not mentioned as clearly as the low fat - that's why experts warn against (Your answer: »rely«) relying on the ads.
§ We should eat regular meals and try(Your answer: »find«) to find ways of (Your answer: »exercise«) exercising more.
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Correct the verb forms. If the form is OK, copy it.
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He helped me solving my problems. - He helped me my problems. |
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The policeman ordered me stop. - The policeman ordered me . |
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You shouldn't risk to lose your reputation. - You shouldn't risk your reputation. |
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My hair wants cutting. - My hair wants . |
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I advised him stopping. - I advised him . |
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Excuse me, may I to ask you a question? - Excuse me, may I you a question? |
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Why did you pretend eating my hamburger? - Why did you pretend my hamburger? |
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Excuse me to be late. - Excuse me late. |
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Don't worry. I'll remember calling you tonight. - Don't worry. I'll remember you tonight. |
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They invited me coming. - They invited me . |
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Did you watch them playing cricket? - Did you watch them cricket? |
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Listen, Derek failed passing his final exams! - Listen, Derek failed his final exams! |
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Don't dare tell him! - Don't dare him! |
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Do you think it's worth to buy it? - Do you think it's worth it? |
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The test turned out being easy. - The test turned out easy. |
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Doctors advise drinking mineral water. - Doctors advise mineral water. |
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Did she continue teaching? - Did she continue ? |
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Do you prefer swim? - Do you prefer ? |
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Kate: Why has Mike moved out of your house? Let him (explain) what he means (do) now. |
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Beryl: No, never. I gave up (try) to understand him a long time ago. |
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Kate: Still - would you consider (get) in touch with him if I called him? |
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Beryl: I can't forbid you (call) him, but I warn you (not tell) him that I know about it. |
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Kate: I don't understand (do) such stupid things. I'd hate (find) my house empty one day. |
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Beryl: I hate (find) it empty every day. My mother suggests (stay) with me for a couple of weeks, |
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but I've made up my mind (get) over it on my own. |
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Kate: I always advise (go) out in such cases. |
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It helps you (forget). |
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Beryl: Please, don't advise me (go) out, if it means (go) out alone. |
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Kate: O.K. I'll try (call) Mike first and then we'll see. |
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I thought you were about . |
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Please, forgive me you. It was so rude. |
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I need a stamp on this letter. |
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My father recommended a BMW. |
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Have you ever heard her a joke? |
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I promise I'll learn on computer. |
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Don't admit the money. |
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She is so fat! But she can't help . |
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I'd rather them later. |
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As far as I know he agreed it. |
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They persuaded me more money. |
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What time are you planning . |
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Gerunds and Infinitives
Shopping in the Haight
Gap-Fill Exercise - Use the words supplied at the bottom.
Yasu and Sun-Young wanted to go shopping. Yasu needed to buy a jacket because he had forgotten one from Japan. They asked their teacher to recommend a good place to buy second-hand clothes. She told them to go to Haight Street.
That afternoon, they took the #71 bus to Haight Street. As soon as they got off the bus, Yasu was cold. Sun-Young offered him her jacket, but he refused it. He regretted not his leather jacket from home, but he couldn't stand a jacket from a girl.
As they were entering the thrift store, a homeless Vietnam veteran in a wheelchair asked them him money. They pretended not him. Inside the thrift store, there was lots of great stuff! Sun-Young bought two hats and a red dress. Yasu found a cool Levi's jacket. the clerk was difficult because he had three piercings in his lip and two in his tongue.
Now that Yasu was warm, they decided Haight Street and nearby Golden Gate Park. They stopped at a lot of different shops. Yasu even considered a tattoo, but he decided to wait. At Golden Gate Park, they saw about fifty people dancing and playing drums. to the music was a lot of fun. for the #71 bus home was not fun.
Overall, they really enjoyed Haight Street and agreed all of their clothes shopping at second-hand stores--except for underwear. After that, they avoided clothes at the expensive department stores on Union Square.
That afternoon, they took the #71 bus to Haight Street. As soon as they got off the bus, Yasu was cold. Sun-Young offered him her jacket, but he refused it. He regretted not his leather jacket from home, but he couldn't stand a jacket from a girl.
As they were entering the thrift store, a homeless Vietnam veteran in a wheelchair asked them him money. They pretended not him. Inside the thrift store, there was lots of great stuff! Sun-Young bought two hats and a red dress. Yasu found a cool Levi's jacket. the clerk was difficult because he had three piercings in his lip and two in his tongue.
Now that Yasu was warm, they decided Haight Street and nearby Golden Gate Park. They stopped at a lot of different shops. Yasu even considered a tattoo, but he decided to wait. At Golden Gate Park, they saw about fifty people dancing and playing drums. to the music was a lot of fun. for the #71 bus home was not fun.
Overall, they really enjoyed Haight Street and agreed all of their clothes shopping at second-hand stores--except for underwear. After that, they avoided clothes at the expensive department stores on Union Square.
Use These Words:
- bringingng
- exploring
- getting
- listening
- taking
- to bring
- to do
- to explore
- to give
- to give
- to take
- to understand
- understanding
- waiting
Idiom of the day