+ing, infinitive or bare infinitive? 1.
I love in a hot air balloon on a warm and cloudless day. (to fly)
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When I was younger, I once suggested (to have) a pet. My parents surprisingly easily agreed one. (to adopt)
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I'm cold. I’d better home. (to go)
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I must a new computer. This one is so slow. (to buy)
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I’d surely enjoy at your party. (to be)
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Her parents allowed her a party at home. (to have)
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You’d better not outside without a hat in winter. (to go)
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I loved my Lamborghini until my cousin got into a car accident in it, and I needed it. (to drive) (to sell)
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We should better the flat by tomorrow morning. (to clean)
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Look at your plants! They want (to water).
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I stopped ill (to feel) yesterday and started better. (to get)
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I love to the theatre with you. (to go)
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I hate so I never go to clubs. (to dance)
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How much time do you spend computer games every week? (to play)
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My friend’s computer needs . (to fix)
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You can’t a mobile phone in the exam. (to use)
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Excuse me, Sir! Could you a bit louder, please? (to speak)
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I don’t want (to go) there now.
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I regret (to tell) you that our train is not going further for some technical reasons.
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We forgot (to pack) our swimming suits.
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I clearly remember (to lock) the door in the morning.
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You’ll never forget (to visit) Paris for the first time.
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He regreted (to invite) so many people. His house was full of unknown people.
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They stopped (to plan) the honey moon trip, as they had broken up.
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I tried (to start) my computer this morning but it was dead.
Explanation: In this sentence, "to fly" is the correct form because it follows the verb "love". When we use the verb "love" in this context, we should use the infinitive form of the verb.
2. When I was younger, I once suggested having a pet. My parents surprisingly and easily agreed on adopting one.
Explanation: In this sentence, "having" and "to adopt" are both correct forms. In the first part of the sentence, "having" is used because it follows the verb "suggested". In the second part of the sentence, "to adopt" is used with the verb "agreed" to form the infinitive.
3. I'm cold. I'd better go home.
Explanation: In this sentence, "go" is the correct form because it follows the phrase "I'd better". "I'd better" is a common phrase used to express advice or a suggestion, and it is usually followed by the base form of the verb.
4. I must buy a new computer. This one is so slow.
Explanation: In this sentence, "buy" is the correct form because it follows the verb "must". When we use the verb "must" in this context, we should use the base form of the verb.
5. I'd surely enjoy being at your party.
Explanation: In this sentence, "being" is the correct form because it follows the verb "enjoy". When we use the verb "enjoy" in this context, we should use the gerund form of the verb.
6. Her parents allowed her to have a party at home.
Explanation: In this sentence, "to have" is the correct form because it follows the verb "allowed". When we use the verb "allowed" in this context, we should use the infinitive form of the verb.
7. You'd better not go outside without a hat in winter.
Explanation: In this sentence, "go" is the correct form because it follows the phrase "You'd better not". "You'd better not" is a common phrase used to express advice or a suggestion, and it is usually followed by the base form of the verb.
8. I loved driving my Lamborghini until my cousin got into a car accident in it, and I needed to sell it.
Explanation: In this sentence, "driving" is the correct form because it follows the verb "loved". When we use the verb "loved" in this context, we should use the gerund form of the verb. However, "to sell" is used after "needed" to form the infinitive.
9. We should better clean the flat by tomorrow morning.
Explanation: In this sentence, "clean" is the correct form because it follows the phrase "should better". "Should better" is not a common phrase, and it should be replaced with "should" or "had better". Also, "clean" is the base form of the verb.
10. Look at your plants! They want to be watered.
Explanation: In this sentence, "to be watered" is the correct form because it follows the verb "want". When we use the verb "want" in this context, we should use the infinitive form of the verb.
11. I stopped feeling ill yesterday and started to get better.
Explanation: In this sentence, "feeling" is the correct form because it follows the verb "stopped". When we use the verb "stopped" in this context, we should use the gerund form of the verb. "To get better" is used after "started" to form the infinitive.
12. I love going to the theatre with you.
Explanation: In this sentence, "going" is the correct form because it follows the verb "love". When we use the verb "love" in this context, we should use the gerund form of the verb.
13. I hate dancing, so I never go to clubs.
Explanation: In this sentence, "dancing" is the correct form because it follows the verb "hate". When we use the verb "hate" in this context, we should use the gerund form of the verb.
14. How much time do you spend playing computer games every week?
Explanation: In this sentence, "playing" is the correct form because it follows the verb "spend". When we use the verb "spend" in this context, we should use the gerund form of the verb.
15. My friend's computer needs to be fixed.
Explanation: In this sentence, "to be fixed" is the correct form because it follows the verb "needs". When we use the verb "needs" in this context, we should use the infinitive form of the verb.
16. You can't use a mobile phone in the exam.
Explanation: In this sentence, "use" is the correct form because it follows the verb "can't". When we use the verb "can't" in this context, we should use the base form of the verb.
17. Excuse me, Sir! Could you speak a bit louder, please?
Explanation: In this sentence, "speak" is the correct form because it follows the verb "could". When we use the verb "could" in this context, we should use the base form of the verb.
18. I don't want to go there now.
Explanation: In this sentence, "to go" is the correct form because it follows the verb "want". When we use the verb "want" in this context, we should use the infinitive form of the verb.
19. I regret to tell you that our train is not going further for some technical reasons.
Explanation: In this sentence, "to tell" is the correct form because it follows the verb "regret". When we use the verb "regret" in this context, we should use the infinitive form of the verb.
20. We forgot to pack our swimming suits.
Explanation: In this sentence, "to pack" is the correct form because it follows the verb "forgot". When we use the verb "forgot" in this context, we should use the infinitive form of the verb.
21. I clearly remember locking the door in the morning.
Explanation: In this sentence, "locking" is the correct form because it follows the verb "remember". When we use the verb "remember" in this context, we should use the gerund form of the verb.
22. You'll never forget visiting Paris for the first time.
Explanation: In this sentence, "visiting" is the correct form because it follows the verb "forget". When we use the verb "forget" in this context, we should use the gerund form of the verb.
23. He regretted inviting so many people. His house was full of unknown people.
Explanation: In this sentence, "inviting" is the correct form because it follows the verb "regretted". When we use the verb "regretted" in this context, we should use the gerund form of the verb.
24. They stopped planning the honeymoon trip since they had broken up.
Explanation: In this sentence, "planning" is the correct form because it follows the verb "stopped". When we use the verb "stopped" in this context, we should use the gerund form of the verb.
25. I tried to start my computer this morning, but it was dead.
Explanation: In this sentence, "to start" is the correct form because it follows the verb "tried". When we use the verb "tried" in this context, we should use the infinitive form of the verb.