Page 86 - Advanced English Grammar in Use

UNIT
EXERCISES
3 8
38.1 Complete these sentences with either a to-infinitive or an -ing form. Choose an appropriate verb.
Sometimes more than one verb is possible. (B)
admire buv check С П )°У introduce live notify put race
enioy
buy
say smoke spend talk tell tear turn down
1 a Although it was hard at first, she came ...Ф.е*й?.у... working for the airline.
b As I walked through the gate, the dog came towards me.
с After working with her for so long, I came her patience and efficiency.
d Yesterday, Tom was so late he came downstairs, grabbed a cup of coffee and left.
a The children were shouting and screaming, but he went on to Frank.
b We've tried to persuade her to stop, but she just goes on
с Dr Harris welcomed the members of the committee and went on the subject of
the meeting,
d Then, in her letter, she goes on that most of her family have been ill.
3 a I regret you that the model you want is out of stock.
b We regret you that your request for a tax refund has been rejected.
с Almost as soon as I had posted the letter, I regretted the job.
d It cost me a fortune, but I don't regret a year travelling around the world.
4 a Bill was very young when they left, and he could no longer remember in the
house.
b Did you remember a newspaper on the way home?
с Remember your answers before handing in your exam paper.
d I remember the money in the top drawer, but it's not there now.
38.2 Complete these sentences in any appropriate way using either the to-infinitive or the -ing form
of the verb in brackets. If both forms are possible, give them both. (A & B)
1 Passing the kitchen, he stopped to drink a. Large glass of water. (drink)
2 When the car broke down, she started... (push)
3 Here's the money I owe you. I meant... (give)
4 To lose weight, I'd advise you... (cut out)
5 I found that my back stopped... when... (ache)
6 To help me get to sleep, I tried... (think)
7 The orchestra was just beginning... (play)
8 Please don't hesitate... (call)
9 When he found that he couldn't walk, he began... (shout)
10 The handle came off when I tried... (lift)
11 You could see the doctor today but as you haven't got
an appointment it would mean... (wait)

77