Question

Put the verbs in brackets into the correct infinitive form or the -ing form.

1. it's no use (talk) to bob; he won't change his mind. 2. she will (return) the books next weekend. 3. it was good of you (help) me fix my bicycle. 4. the man suggested (call) the police in, to investigate. 5. i can't get used to (live) in such a hot country. 6. he admitted (rob) the bank. 7. you had better (hurry), or you will be late for work. 8. they refused (give) me my money back. 9. she is too short (become) a fashion model. 10. my parents let me (stay) up late at weekends. 11. our teacher makes us (do) homework every evening. 12. the kitchen windrows need (clean). 13. they have begun (make) preparations for the party. 14. he advised her (speak) to her boss. 15. i dislike (go) to the theatre alone. 16. mr. roberts was seen (leave) his house at 12: 15 last night. 17. my sister can't stand (watch) horror films. she gets terribly scared. 18. can you imagine (spend) your holidays on the moon? 19. there is no point in (call) again. there is no one at home. 20. i don't allow people (smoke) in my house. 21. it was silly of you (forget) to lock the door. 22. he risks (lose) his wallet when he leaves it on his deck.

Answer 1

1. talking

2. return

3. to help

4. calling

5. live

6. robbing

7. hurry

8. giving

9. to become

10. stay

11. do

12. cleaning

13. making

14. to speak

15. going

16. leaving

17. watching

18. spending

19. calling

20. to smoke

21. to forget

22. losing