19. Write the verbs in the correct form:

1. I’m relieved to see (see) they’re getting married at last.

2. It’s not easy (hear) the speech from here. It might be worth (move) a bit closer.

3. ‘Is there any thought of them (have) children?’ ‘I think they’ve made the decision (not/ have) any for the time being.’

4. I thought you’d be the last person (get) an invitation!

5. Some of the guests had problems (find) the place.

6. They’re very busy. There’s no time for them (go) on honeymoon!

20. Complete the sentences using the words in brackets:

1. You’ll be able to speak to the bride later. (opportunity)

You’ll have an opportunity to speak to the bride later.

2. You managed to find a parking space. Was it difficult? (difficulty)

Did you………………a parking space?

3. Tania refused to come. That wasn’t the right thing to do (wrong)

It was………………… to come.

4. I’ve been working hard. I’ve been writing my speech. (busy)

I’ve been………………my speech.

5. I can’t make speeches. I’m hopeless! (good)

I’m ……………………speeches.

Revision exercises:

1. Use either the infinitive or the gerund of the verb in brackets:

1. I always remember (turn) off all the lights before I leave my house.

2. I can remember (feel) very proud when I graduated.

3. I regret (inform) you that you haven’t been admitted.

4. I regret (listen, not) to my mother’s advice. She was right.

5. When he asked a question she always tried (explain) everything.

6. He did everything to stop the baby (cry). He tried (feed) him, he tried (burp) him, he tried (change) his diapers. Yet nothing worked.

7. She didn’t like (refuse), although she wasn’t very happy about (go) to this party.

8. I didn’t like (eat) the fruit as I wasn’t sure whether it was fresh.

9. I like (listen) to pop music.

10. The car began (make) a very strange noise so I stopped (see) what was wrong.

11. I entirely forget (say) anything of the kind.

12. He forgot (tell) me his telephone number, though I remember (ask) him about it.

13. I hate her (criticise) me the way she does. But I’d hate her (think) that her criticism hurts me, so I just keep quiet.

14. Although I usually prefer (be) frank to (be) secretive, yesterday I preferred (keep) my opinion of Jane to myself.

15. I know he loves (skate) and would love nothing so much as (turn) professional.

16. I dread (think) what she will do when she learns all about it.

17. I dread (go) by plane. I dread (think) that there may be a crash.

18. I regret (turn) to him for advice, I regret (tell) you that he has proved to be a very unreliable man.

19. She was panic – stricken and was afraid even (turn) her head.

20. The old lady was afraid (sit) in a draught.

21. Their family problems have long ceased (interest) me.

22. Children are usually afraid of (stay) alone at home.

2. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form (gerund or infinitive).

1. I am looking forward to (see) you.

2. He dreads (have) to retire.

3. I arranged (meet) them here.

4. I wish (see) the manager.

5. He urged us (work) faster.

6. It’s no use (wait).

7. He warned her (not touch) the wire.

8. Don’t forget (lock) the door before (go) to bed.

9. My mother told me (not speak) to anyone about it.

10. I can’t understand her (behave) like that.

11. He tried (explain) but she refused (listen).

12. He decided (disguise) himself by (dress) as a woman.

13. Would you mind (show) me how (work) the lift?

14. He was fined for (exceed) the speed limit.

15. He hates (answer) the phone, and very often just lets it (ring).

16. I prefer (drive) to (be driven).

17. By (offer) enormous wages he is persuading men (leave) their present jobs and (work) for him.

18. I’d hate (be) beside a volcano when it started (erupt).

19. He took to (get up) early and (walk) noisily about the house.

20. He made me (repeat) his instructions (make) sure that I understood what I was (do) after he had gone.

21. I’d rather (earn) my living by (scrub) floors than (make) money by (blackmail) people.