V-ING OR INFINITIVE 4 Intermediate Write the correct form of the verb in brackets either the infinitive with To or the infinitive without To or the -ing form: 1.. study the whole book.[r]
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1 I had to ask the boys (stop) (play)
2 Don't start (try) (learn) geometry before you have finished (learn) (do) simple things in arithmetic
3 We can't consider (buy) a new house before (sell) the old one
4 Please don't talk of (go) before (see) my photo -album
5 If you can't unscrew the lid, try (hit) it with a hammer
6 I saw him (sit) in the park on the way home, and heard him (tell) his friend not to be late
7 I don't want (you, mention) (I, arrive) late
8 I appreciate (you, want) (help) my friend, but it's time he learnt (practise) (do) his work alone
9 I have decided (allow) my girl - friend Maise (do) as she pleases
10 I can't understand (he,want) (marry) a girl like that
11 The police suspect him of (try) (sell) stolen goods
12 I remember (hear) him (say) the grass needed (cut)
13 Can you manage (finish) (pack) these parcels alone
14 We didn't fancy (live) in that house and regretted (move) from our old one
15 I've always loved (act) I'd love (see) (you, wear)
a Roman toga and (recite) Shakespeare
16 The manager let us (watch) the actors (rehearse)
17 After (get) (like) English through (hear) it
on the radio, he finished by (study) it
18 I should like (he, start) (take) more English lessons
19 We considered (give) her a book for her birthday, but couldn't help (buy) her some flowers, too
20 I couldn't resist (ask) him why he was trying (avoid) (meet) me
21 I hate (get up) early and (dress) in the dark
22 We regret (say) that the lecture was very dull and wasn't worth (listen to)
23 Our teacher has promised (help) us (prepare) for the examination which he has put off (hold) till next week
24 My boy -friend Cyril's hair wants (cut), but I can't imagine (he, spend) either time or money on (get) it done
25.I'd love (have) an opportunity of (meet) you again
Trang 2V-ING OR INFINITIVE 2 (Intermediate)
1 Have you ever watched people (try) (catch) fish ?
2 If you dislike (peel) onions, try (hold) them under water while (do) so
3 There'll be an opportunity (ask) questions before (leave) the hall after (hear) the lecture
4 His idea is well worth (listen to) in spite of (they, sound) so unpractical
5 I hoped (arrange) (come) early (help) (put) the room in order for the party
6 I know you will pardon (I, say) so, but you keep (give) us too many hard words (spell) in English
7 I've had occasion (complain) of (he, come) late again
8 It's silly (risk) (get) your feet wet
9 Stop (make) a fool of yourself by (keep on) (repeat) the same question
10 I must remember (remind) my boy-friend Cyril that the garden needs (water)
11 I remember (allow) them (play) in my garden without first (ask) for permission
12 We mustn't risk (be) late for the concert I put off (go) last week, and I don't want (miss) (hear) him again
13 I appreciate (you, not want) (mention) (he, have) been to prison before (come) to work for us
14 Is it any use (I, ask) you (insist) on (John, be) present without (wait) for any further invitation
15 I recollect (my grandfather, say) that if a job was worth (do) at all it was worth (do) well
16 He likes (read) crime stories so I can't understand (he, be) unable to resist (look at) the end of the book first
17 I don't mind (the children, play) in the garden, but I won't have (they, walk) over my flowers
18 There's no (know) what mind happen if we start (they, work) on plans that won't bear (look into)
19 Don't (keep) (I, wait) long before (answer) my question
20 Hark at (the baby, cry)! He can't stand (have) to wait for his food, and he won't leave off (cry) till he gets it
21 I advise you (wait) before (decide) (accept) the job
22 Is (boil) or (fry) the best way of (cook) this fish ?
23 I should like (watch) these farm workers (cut) the corn for a few minutes before (go) any farther
24 Did you forget (remind) John (ask) his friend (pay back) the money he owes us ?
Trang 325 Please (begin) (eat) now without (wait) for the others to come There's no (tell) when they'll manage (get) here
26 I can see (you, begin) (smile), so it is no use (you, pretend) (be) asleep
27 My girl-friend Maisie says she would love (go) with me to the cinema tonight: she says she hates (go) out alone
28 Would you mind (arrange) (travel) with my young sister ?
29 Do you remember (I, ask) you (lend) me a dictionary
?
30 Try (persuade) Maise (be) more reasonable
31 If you don't enjoy (eat) sour oranges, try (put) sugar on them after peel them
32 I'm surprised at (you, have) to work so late Just imagine (I, do) the same ! No, it doesn't bear (think about)
33 I observed my boyfriend Cyril (try) (persuade) the children (watch) (he, dance) a Jig
34 (stay) at work all day will mean (we, have) only sandwiches for lunch
35 If I find you (day-dream) again instead of (work), I regret (say) I shall have to complain to the manager of (you, not pull) your weight It'll be no good (you, try) (find) an excuse next time
36 I don't fancy (go on) (wait) much longer for her Would you consider (give) her another five minutes before (give up) (wait) for her altogether ?
37 By (get) to school late we escaped (have) an exam
38 A child can't learn (spell) without (be) helped
39 On (hear) my girlfriend (speak), everybody took her (be) a foreigner
40 I dislike (be) looked at while (attempt) (learn) (ski)
41 I want (you, wait) before (decide) (accept) his offer
42 Can you imagine (he, study) (be) an acrobat ?
43 At all costs we must avoid (treat) him in a way that might mean (he, turn) elsewhere for business
44 I'm sorry (disturb) you with my sneezes, I've felt this cold (come on) for weeks
45 They refused (allow) us (go in) without (sign) the book
46 Why do you keep (object) to (have) the party at the Station Restaurant ? Has anyone mentioned (go) there ?
47 I usually manage (escape) (be) asked to these meetings, but this time I forgot (think up) a good excuse in time
48 Forgive (I, ring) you so up late, but I couldn't allow your birthday (pass) without (congratulate) you
Trang 4TO INFINITIVE OR V-ING 3 (intermediate)
1 I must (ask) you (stop) (interfere)
2 Don't start (refuse) (listen) before I've begun
3 We believe it be) impossible
4 Let me (help) you (get) it right
5 He undertook (arrange) the matter at once
6 They agreed (be) present at the meeting
7 I don't want (force) you (do) what I say
8 He was encouraged (start) (look) for a job immediately
9 We have decided (allow) her (do) as she pleases
10 I understand you want (marry) my daughter
11 The police suspect him of (try) (sell) stolen goods
12 She heard him (say) he wanted (buy) the house
13 Can you (manage) (finish) (pack) these parcels by yourself?
14 We are growing vegetables (sell)
15 I would love (hear) that orchestra (play)
16 The manager let us (watch) the actors (rehearse)
17 It would be better (persuade) him work rather than (force) him
18 After (get) (like) English through (hear) it
on the wireless, he took to (study) it
19 I am encouraging him (start) (take) more exercise
20 They promised (help) me (prepare) for the party
21 It is difficult (train) a horse (jump)
22 We found the trip (be) very dull, and we couldn't help (say) so
23 She endeavoured (arrange) (come) early (help) (cut) the bread and butter
24 The vicar hesitated (give) his opinion on (drink)
25 Have you ever watched people (try) (catch) fish?
26 I shall have an opportunity of (see) him tomorrow
27 This ought to be a good opportunity (tell) him
28 He made a practice of (boast) of his abilities
29 He is fond of (eat) chocolates
30 It is difficult (spell) English correctly
31 Please excuse (I, say) so
32 I have often had occasion (complain) of (he, come) late
33 Stop (make) a fool of yourself
34 Try (avoid) (offend) him
35 He denied (have) committed the murder
36 I intend (go) there this evening
37 It is silly (risk) (get) your feet wet
38 I hate (get) up early
39 This particular job is worth (do) properly
40 It's no use (give) you any more
Trang 5V-ING OR INFINITIVE 4 (Intermediate)
Write the correct form of the verb in brackets either the infinitive with To or the infinitive
without To or the -ing form:
1 I would rather die than (do) such a thing
2 You'd better (study) the whole book
3 It's not worth (spend) $50 on that dress
4 We can't afford (buy) a new sewing machine
5 There is no point in (go) there
6 It's better not (talk) to her
7 It's best (study) English in England
8 He is learning (drive) a car
9 I expected (get) higher pay
10 I've decided (do) a course in nursing
11 The gunman made the cashier (hand) over the money
12 The boss let her (leave) early
13 I've arranged (look) at the flat tomorrow
14 She persuaded the boss (pay) more money
15 They forced her (leave)
16 They allowed us (pay) by cheque
17 It's a waste of time (read) that book
18 It's a waste of money (buy) that suit
19 They seem (be) working in the lab
20 She intended (go) out later
21 He rarely remembers (bring) his hat
22 You needn't (thank) me
23 You don't need (shout), I'm not deaf
24 Let me help you (carry) the bag
25 It is useless (repair) that old thing
26 I never dare (say) things like that
27 I saw him (guide) the tourists along the path
28 We ought (destroy) such insects
29 I advise you (see) a doctor
30 I heard you (sing) last night,
31 I felt someone (follow) me
32 His shoes need (polish)
33 Try (finish) it by tomorrow
34 You can hardly avoid (meet) her if you both work in the same office
35 We are considering (go) to Egypt this year
36 I don't feel like (eat) today
37 He practised (pronounce) the new words last night
Trang 639 I am used to (work) in the open.
40 He used to (smoke) like a chimney
41 I can't help (think) he is still alive
42 I have enjoyed (talk) to you about old times
43 She was sick She loathed (eat) greasy food
44 I hate (get up) early in winter
45 I have been looking forward to (meet) you
46 46.We wouldn't mind (wait)
47 She forgot about (cancel) her appointment
48 He failed (keep) a promised yesterday
49 He promised (be) here at 10 o'clock
50 I denied (know) anything about their plans
51 He is accustomed to (drive) on country roads
52 I like (know) if there is anything wrong with me
53 Why don't you try (put) some cream on your back
54 I'll never forget (have) a picnic here years ago
55 I remember (have) a picnic years ago
56 My tooth stopped (hurt) last night
57 In summer he spends most of his time (work) in the garden
58 He devoted his life to (educate) children
59 Have you finished (read) that book ?
60 Keep (do) simple things and do them right
61 He objected to (work) on Sunday
62 They quit (work) because they won lottery
63 She talked her husband into (have) a holiday in France
64 He talked his wife out of (buy) a new hat
65 He wishes he could give up (smoke)
66 This has a great deal (do) with language teaching
67 Circumstances do not permit me (help) you
68 She prohibited her children from (smoke)
69 She forbids her children (use) bad language
70 The house appeared (be) deserted
71 She can't stop the child from (get) into mischief
72 Nothing can prevent us from (go) if we want to go
73 We stopped (have) a rest
74 It wouldn't be any good (try) to catch the bus
75 There is something that keeps (upset) him
76 I wouldn't have you (do) that
77 I was made (pay) back the money
78 She was heard (say) she was fed up
79 Why not (take) a holiday ?
80 The cleaning is (be) finished by mid-day
Trang 782 Do forgive me I didn't mean (interrupt).
83 Do you mind me (make) a suggestion?
84 I'm annoyed about John (forget) to pay
85 She burst out (cry) as soon as she heard the news
86 He used to go (hunt) when he was younger
87 I don't regret (give up) that job
88 I regret (inform) you that we are unable to do that
89 She is always forgetting (give) my letters
90 How long do you intend to go on (play) those bloody records?
91 He welcomed the new students and went on (explain) the college
regulations
92 Henry suggested (go) for a picnic
93 How long do you intend (stay) there?
94 In addition to (cause) trouble within the educational system itself, the
young are also in conflict with the adult society outside it
95 How long will you continue (work)?
96 You don't really love me You just keep me (hang) on
97 The children next door keep (break) the window with their football
98 Don't forget (keep) in touch
99 They chose (stay) where they were
100 I didn't ask but he offered (help)
101 We were prepared (supply) the goods you asked for
102 He hesitated (spend) so much money on clothes
103 You ought (buy) a dishwasher
104 My sister is learning (take) short-hand
105 I'd prefer (wait) until evening
106 I'd prefer (go) out rather than (sit) here
107 I'd rather (do) something than just (sit)
108 I can't bear (sit) and (do) anything
109 She managed (keep) her temper
110 The Nelsons are planning (visit) Europe this summer
111 I wish (see) the manager, please
112 He would never let anybody (know) what he was doing
113 I want to Erighton (learn) English
114 He started drinking (forget)
115 He stopped for a minute (rest)
116 My brother got a job (earn) money for his holiday
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1 I saw him (help) her (cook) the dinner
2 Are you going (keep) me (wait) all day?
3 I beg you (hesitate) before (decide) (accept) his proposal
4 They dislike (be interrogated) while (try) (finish) a piece of work
5 Would you agree to (give) some money in other (help) (provide) for poor old Mrs Jones?
6 I advise you (stop) (think) of (carry) out such a dangerous plan
7 Would you mind (watch) the instructor (demonstrate) so as to (learn) (swim) more quickly?
8 Could I trouble you (arrange) (travel) with my young sister?
9 She told me how (make) clothes (last) longer
10 The witness was compelled (swear) (speak) the truth
11 The boy was ashamed (admit) his fault (= didn't want to admit it)
12 The boy was ashamed (admit) his fault (= because he had just admitted it)
13 This needs (look) into
14 (See) is (believe)
15 (Know) all is (forgive) all
16 Remember (go) to the bank
17 I remember (ask) him (lend) me his book last night
18 She loves (powder) her nose
19 I'd like (powder) my nose
20 Don't neglect (have) your teeth attended to
21 I beseech you (persuade) her (be) reasonable
22 We believed the problem (be) too difficult (solve)
23 I dislike (see) you (work) so late every night
24 They noticed him (heritage) (sign) the agreement
25 She forgot (remind) you (give) the servant sodas (prepare) for their arrival
26 He refused (allow) her (think) for herself
27 May I ask you (begin) (eat) now, without (wait) for the others (come)?
28 Did you mean (buy) that frock?
29 I found her (try) (remove) a stain from the carpet
30 A child doesn't know how (learn) (spell) without help
31 We were invited (go) (watch) a firework display
32 They took her (be) a foreigner on (hear) her (speak)
33 He refused (persuade) his friend (change) his mind
34 The teacher encouraged her pupils (work) alone without (receive) any help
35 I should love (go) to the party with you tonight; I hate (go) out alone
36 We didn't correct (find) you deliberately (choose) (be) awkward