Verb + -ing (enjoy doing / stop doing etc.)
Exercises
53.1 Complete
the sentences for each situation using –ing.
1. - What shall we do?
- We could go to the zoo.
ó
She suggested going to the zoo.
2. - Do you want to play tennis?
- No, not really.
ó
He didn’t fancy playing
tennis.
3. - You were driving too fast.
- You’re right. Sorry!
ó
She admitted driving
too fast.
4. - Let’s go swimming.
- Good idea!
ó
She suggested going
for a swim.
5. - You broke the DVD player.
- No, I didn’t!
ó
He denied breaking
the DVD player.
6. - Can you wait a few minutes?
- Sure, no problem.
ó
They didn’t mind waiting a few minutes.
53.2 Complete
each sentence with one of the following verbs (in the correct form):
answer apply
be forget listen live
lose make
pay read try use
1.
He tried to avoid answering my question.
2.
Could you please stop making so much noise?
3.
I enjoy listening to music.
4.
I considered applying for the job, but in the
end I decided againts it.
5.
Have you finished reading the newspaper yet?
6.
We need to change our routine. We can’t go on living
like this.
7.
I don’t mind you using
my phone, but please ask me first.
8.
My memory is getting worse. I keep forgetting
things.
9.
I’ve put off playing this bill so many times. I
really must do it today.
10.
What a stupid thing to do! Can you imagine
anybody being so stupid?
11.
I’ve given up trying to lose weight – it’s
impossible.
12.
If you gamble, you risk losing your money.
53.3 Complete
the sentences so that they mean the same as the first sentence.
1. I can do what i want and you
can’t stop me.
You can’t
stop me doing what i want.
2. It’s not a good idea to
travel during the rush hour.
It’s better to avoid travelling
during the rush hour.
3. Shall we paint the kitchen
next weekend instead of this weekend?
Shall we postpone painting
the kitchen until next weekend?
4. Could you turn the music
down, please?
Would you mind turning
the music down, please?
5. Please don’t interrupt all
the time.
Would you mind not
interrupting all the time?
53.4 Use
your own ideas to complete these sentences. Use -ing.
1.
She’s a very interisting person. I always enjoy talking to her
2. I’m not feeling very well. I
don’t fancy eating a lot
3. I’m afraid there aren’t any
chairs. I hope you don’t mind before lifting it to me
4. It was a beautiful day, so I
suggested to a swimming pool
5. It was very funny. I couldn’t
stop laughing
6. My car isn’t very reliable.
It keeps suddenly breaking down
Verb + to ... (decide to ... / forget to ... etc.)
Exercises
54.1 Complete
the sentences for these situations.
1. - Shall we get married?
- Yes, let’s.
ó
They decided to get married
2. - Please help me.
- OK.
ó
She agreed to help him
3. - Can I carry your bag for
you?
- No, thanks. I can manage.
ó
He offered to carry her bag
4. - Let’s meet at 8 o’clock.
- OK, fine.
ó
They arranged to
meet at 8 o’clock
5. - What’s your name?
- I’m not going to tell you.
ó
She refused to
tell her name
6. - Please don’t tell anyone.
- I won’t. I promise.
ó
She promised not
to tell anyone
54.2 Complete
each sentence with a suitable verb.
1. Don’t forget to lock the door when you go out.
2. There was a lot of traffic,
but we managed to
get to the airport in time.
3. We couldn’t afford to live in london. It’s too expensive.
4. We’ve got new computer
software in our office. I haven’t learnt to use it yet.
5. Mark doesn’t know what
happened. I decided not to
tell him.
6. We were all afraid to speak.
Nobody dared say
or to say anything.
54.3 Put
the verb into the correct form, to
... or –ing. (See Unit 53 for verbs + -ing.)
1. When I’m tired. I enjoy watching television. It’s
relaxing. (watch)
2. I’ve decided looking
for another job. I need a change.
(look)
3. Let’s get a taxi. I don’t
fancy to
walk home. (walk)
4. I’m not in a hurry. I don’t
mind waiting. (wait)
5. Tina ran in a marathon last week,
but she failed to
finish. (finish)
6. I wish that dog would stop barking.
It’s driving me crazy. (bark)
7. Our neighbour threatened to call
the police if we didn’t stop the noise.
(call)
8. We were hungry, so I
suggested having
dinner early. (have)
9. Hurry up! I don’t want to
risk missing
the train. (miss)
10. They didn’t know I was
listening to them. I pretended being
asleep. (be)
54.4 Make
a new sentence using the verb in brackets.
1. You’ve lost weight. (seem)
You seem to have lost weight.
2. Tom is worried about
something. (appear) Tom appears to be worried about something.
3. You know a lot of people.
(seem) You seem to know a lot of
people.
4. My English is getting better. (seem) My English seems to be getting better.
5. That car has broken down.
(appear) That car appears to have broken down.
6. David forgets things. (tend) David tends
to forgets things.
7. They have solved the
problem. (claim) They claim to have solved the problem.
54.5 Complete
each sentence using what/how/where/whether + these verbs:
do get go put ride use
1. Do you know how to get to
john’s house?
2. Would you know what to do
if there was a fire in the building?
3. You’ll never forget how to ride
a bicycle once you’ve learnt.
4. I’ve been invited to the
party, but I haven’t decided whether to go or not.
5. My room is very untidy. I’ve
got so many things and I don’t know where to put them.
6. I have some clothes to wash.
Can you show me how
to use the washing machine?
