1

Verbs
to afford
to agree
to appear
to arrange
to ask
to attempt
to beg
to bother
to care
to choose
to claim
to consent
to decide
to demand
to deserve
to endeavour (=to try)
to expect
to fail
to guarantee
to hesitate
to hope
to intend
to lead to
to learn
to long for
to manage
to neglect
to offer
to omit
to plan
to prepare
to pretend
to promise
to refuse
to resolve
to seem
to struggle
to swear
to threaten
to volunteer
to wait
to want
to wish

I. Verbs followed immediately by the infinitive

Examples
I can't afford to buy it.
They agreed to help us.
Sue appears to be tired.
I'll arrange to meet you at the airport
He asked to come with us.
Do not attempt to repair the computer yourself.
He begged to come with us.
He didnt even bother to ask for permission.
I don't care to see that show.
We chose to go by train.
She claims to know a famous movie star.
She finally consented to marry him.
I have decided to leave on Monday.
I demand to know who is responsible.
She deserves to win the prize.
I will endeavour to do my best for my country.
I expect to enter graduate school in the fall.
She failed to return the book to the library on time.
The bank guaranteed to pay all his debts.
Don't hesitate to ask for my help.
Jack hopes to arrive next week.
Most of these students intend to continue their education at university.
This has led scientists to speculate on the existence of other galaxies.
He learned to play the piano.
Im longing to see you again.
We managed to get to the airport in time.
She neglected to mention the name of her previous employer.
They offered to help us.
She omitted to mention that they were staying the night.
I am planning to throw a party when I come back from my holiday.
We prepared to welcome them.
He pretends not to understand.
I promise not to be late.
I refuse to believe his story.
He resolved not to tell her the truth.
Your cat seems to be friendly.
He struggled to stay awake.
She swore to tell the truth.
She threatened to tell my parents about that.
He volunteered to help us.
I will wait to hear from you.
I want to tell you something. What do you want to do tomorrow?
She wishes to come with us. This course is designed for people wishing to
update their computer skills.

II.
Verbs followed by either gerunds or infinitives without any change in meaning
Verbs
Examples
cant stand
Lily can't stand working in an office. She can't stand to hear them arguing.
to bear (cant bear) I cant bear having /to have cats in the house.
to begin
Have you begun reading / to read the book yet?
to bother
He didnt even bother to let me know he was coming. Why bother asking if
youre not really interested?
to cease
You never cease to amaze me! The company ceased trading in June.
to continue
Will you continue attending / to attend these classes?
to encourage
Banks actively encourage people to borrow money. / Banks actively encourage
peoples borrowing money.
to endure
He cant endure to be / being defeated.
to intend
I intended to pay for all the damage done. We intend looking at the situation
again.
to start
It started raining /to rain.
III.
Verbs
to advise smb to do smth
to allow smb to do smth
to ask smb to do smth
to beg smb to do smth
to cause smb to do smth
to challenge smb to do smth
to convince smb to do smth
to dare smb to do smth
to encourage smb to do smth
to expect smb to do smth
to forbid smb to do smth
to force smb to do smth
to hire smb to do smth
to instruct smb to do smth
to invite smb to do smth
to order smb to do smth
to permit smb to do smth
to persuade smb to do smth
to remind smb to do smth
to require smb to do smth
to teach smb to do smth
to tell smb to do smth
to urge smb to do smth
to want smb to do smth
to warn smb to do smth

Verbs followed by a noun/pronoun + infinitive

Examples
She advised me to wait until tomorrow.
She allowed me to use her car.
I asked John to help us.
They begged us to come.
Her laziness caused her to fail.
She challenged me to race her to the corner.
I couldn't convince Ann to accept our help.
He dared me to do better than he had done.
He encouraged me to try again.
I expect you to be on time.
I forbid you to call him.
They forced him to tell the truth.
She hired a boy to mow the lawn.
He instructed them to be careful.
Harry invited the Johnsons to come to his party
The judge ordered me to pay a fine.
He permitted the children w stay up late.
I persuaded him to come for a visit.
She reminded me to lock the door.
Our teacher requires us to be on time.
My brother taught me to swim.
The doctor told me to take these pills.
I urged her to apply for the job.
I want you to be happy.
I warned you not to drive too fast.
IV.

Adjectives followed by the infinitive

Adjectives
to be anxious
to be delighted
to be glad
to be inclined
to be happy
to be pleased
to be sad

Examples
She was anxious to finish school and get a job.
In other circumstances Ronni would have been delighted to chat with them.
Im glad to hear youre feeling better.
Commandos are inclined to shoot first and ask questions later.
We are happy to announce the engagement of our daughter.
I'm pleased to tell you that you've got the job.
I was very sad to hear that he had died.
V.

Set expressions
let alone + bare inf
can/ cant / could /
couldnt but + bare
inf
to be taken aback

Set expressions used with the infinitive

Examples
The baby can't even sit up yet, let alone walk!
What could he do but forgive her? She couldnt but let him know her
telephone number.
I was taken aback to find an elderly woman sitting inside the door of the men's
room.
VI.

Verbs
to admit
to anticipate
to appreciate
to avoid
cant face
cant help
cant stand
to consider
to contemplate
to delay
to deny
to detest
to dislike
to dread
to enjoy
to envisage
to escape
to excuse
to fancy
to feel like
to forgive
to finish
to imagine
to intend
to involve
to justify
to keep
to mention
to mind
to miss

Verbs commonly used with the gerund

Examples
Brian admitted taking the money.
They anticipate moving to another premises by the end of the year.
I dont appreciate being treated like a second-class citizen.
They built a wall to avoid soil being washed away.
I cant face seeing this awful man again.
I cant help thinking he knows more than he told us.
Mrs. Perry couldnt stand being kept waiting.
They are considering buying a new car.
I have never contemplated living abroad.
He delayed telling her the news waiting for the right moment.
He denies attempting to rob the bank.
They detest seeing each other.
I dislike being away from my family.
She dreads her husband finding out.
He hardly enjoys dealing with these people.
I cant envisage her coping with this job.
He narrowly escaped being killed.
Excuse my interrupting you.
Do you fancy going out this evening?
I dont feel like going out tonight, lets stay at home and watch a video.
Forgive my interrupting but I really dont agree with you.
I finished typing the report just minutes before it was due.
I cant imagine him saying that!
Kristen intends staying in Rome for three days.
The test will involve answering 50 question on the topics learnt.
How can they justify asking to pay such huge taxes?
Keep smiling;you look so nice when you smile.
Did she mention attending classes in Oxford?
Do you mind going there instead of me?
She narrowly missed hitting him.

to postpone
to practise
to prevent
to propose
to put off
to recollect
to resent
to resist
to risk
to spend
to suggest
to tolerate
to understand
to quit

It was an unpopular decision to postpone building the new hospital.

Practise pronouncing this word correctly.
Nothing could prevent his (him) speaking against that plan.
How do you propose getting home?
Dont keep putting off going to the doctor!
I recollect him (his) saying that it was dangerous.
He bitterly resents being treated like a child.
The bank strongly resisted cutting interest rates.
The conspirators knew they risked being arrested.
The company has spent thousands of pounds updating their computer systems.
I suggest going in my car.
She refused to tolerate being called a liar.
I just cant understand him taking the money.
If only he could quit smoking!
VII. Adjectives always used with the gerund
James is busy practicing for the school concert.
It is worth making an appointment with the doctor before you go.

to be busy
to be worth

VIII. Verbs with prepositions commonly used with the gerund

Examples

Verbs with
Prepositions
to accuse smb of
to admit to
to aim at
to apologize for
to approve of
to believe in
to bother about
to burst out
to care for
to carry on
to come of
to come round to
to complain of
to confess to
to consist of (in)
to congratulate smb on
to count on
to decide against
to decide on
to despair of
to disapprove of
to dream about (in
ones sleep)
to dream of (to think)
to end in
to forget about
to forgive smb for
to feel up to

She accused him of lying.

Brian admitted to taking the money.
They are aiming at training everyone by the end of the year.
Go and apologize for being so rude to your aunt.
Father doesnt approve of me leaving school this year.
I dont believe in hitting children.
Dont bother yourself about making tea.
Karen burst out laughing.
I dont care for gardening.
He carried on peeling the potato.
That comes of eating too much!
You will eventually come around to thinking about it.
She complained of being treated in a rude way.
I must confess to knowing nothing about computers.
Most of the fieldwork consisted of making tape recordings.
You can congratulate yourself on having done an excellent job.
We cant count on this warm weather lasting long.
We decided against going to the beach in that weather.
He eventually decided on telling her.
They had almost despaired of ever having children.
He strongly disapproved of changing the plans.
In her sleep she dreamt about becoming a famous singer.
I wouldnt dream of going there without you.
At first they hated each other, but they ended up getting married.
If I lose my job, we can forget about buying a new car.
Forgive me for interrupting, but I really dont agree with that.
After the accident she didnt feel up to driving.

to get around to
to get down to
to give up
to go back to
to grumble about
to hesitate about
to insist on
to keep on
to leave off
to mean by
to object to
to persist in
to plan on
to prevent from
to put off
to reckon on
to refrain from
to resolve on
to return to
to result in (from)
to save from
to set about
to stop (smb) from
to succeed in
to take to
to suspect smb/smth of
to talk of
to thank smb for
to think of (about)
to threaten with
to warn against
to worry about
IX.
Set Phrase
to look forward to
to make a point of
to find excuses for
to take pride in
to lose time in
to have no doubt
about
to waste time in

I hope to get around to answering your letter next week.

Its time I got down to thinking about this essay.
You ought to give up riding at your age.
She decided to go back to teaching.
Dont grumble about being treated in that way. You deserved it.
I didnt hesitate a moment about taking the job.
They insist on playing their music late at night.
Keep on walking until you go to the crossroads.
He left off playing the piano to answer the door.
What did she mean by leaving so early?
I really object to being charged for parking.
Why do you persist in blaming yourself for what happened?
We hadnt planned on going anywhere this evening.
Nothing would prevent him from speaking against injustice.
He keeps putting off going to the dentist.
We reckoned on having good weather.
He has refrained from criticising the government in public.
We had resolved on making an early start.
She looked up briefly and then returned to her sewing.
These policies resulted in many elderly and disabled people suffering
hardship.
They did their best to save her from injuring herself.
We need to set about finding a solution. (=to start)
There is nothing to stop you from accepting the offer.
He succeeded in getting a place in an art school.
Ive taken to waking up very early.
The drug is suspected of causing over 200 deaths.
Mary is talking of looking for another job.
She said goodbye and thanked us for coming.
I couldnt think of letting you take the blame.
He was threatened with being dismissed.
The guidebook warns against walking alone in this area at night.
Dont worry about getting there late.
Set phrases with prepositions commonly used with the gerund
Example
I always look forward to staying with you.
She made a point of closing all the windows before leaving the house.
He always finds excuses for forgetting my birthday.
He takes pride in riding his horse.
Dont lose time in chatting over the phone.
Researchers have no doubt about smoking being a cause of many lethal
diseases.
He wasted no time in introducing himself.
X.

Adjectives followed by a preposition + gerund

Example

Adjective + Preposition
+ Gerund
to be absorbed in
She seemed totally absorbed in reading.
to be (un) accustomed to She was a person accustomed to having eight hours sleep at night.
to be afraid of
He was afraid of upsetting his parents.

to be amused at
to be angry with smb for
to be annoyed
at/with/by/about
to be ashamed for
to be aware of
to be bad at doing smth
to be (get) bored with
to be bothered with
to be (in)capable of
to be careful about (in)
to be certain of
to be clever at
to be (un) conscious of
to be content with
to be embarrassed at
to be excited about
to be far from
to be fond of
to be fortunate in
to be frightened of
to be furious at
to be given to
to be good (better) at
to be interested in
to be irritated at
to be keen on
to be proud of smb for
to be pleased at
to be responsible for
to be scared at (of)
to be serious about
to be sick of
to be skilled in (at)
to be slow in
to be sorry for
to be successful at (in)
to be sure of
to be surprised at
to be thankful for
to be tired of
to be (get) upset at smth
to be (un)used to
to be worried about
to be wrong in

He was amused at seeing how seriously she took the game.

I was angry with myself for making such a stupid mistake.
I was annoyed with myself for giving in so easily.
Gina was annoyed by his jogging, though, that was one comfort.
You should be ashamed with yourself for telling such lies.
They suddenly became aware of people looking at them.
He is really bad at keeping secrets.
The children quickly got bored with staying indoors.
Its not worth bothering with using an umbrella.
He is quite capable of lying to get out of the trouble.
You must be careful about handling chemicals.
Youll have to learn soon to make certain of getting there on time.
She is clever at getting what she wants.
He became acutely conscious of having failed his parents.
Not content with stealing my boy-friend, she has turned all my friends
against me.
He felt embarrassed at being the centre of attention.
The children were excited about opening their presents.
Computers, far from destroying jobs, can create employment.
Telma is fond of telling other people what to do.
I was fortunate in having a good teacher.
Im frightened of walking home alone.
She was absolutely furious at being deceived.
He is given to going for long walks.
Nick has always been good at finding cheap flights.
Are you interested in joining our club?
She was irritated at his smiling at her like that.
She is not keen on being told what to do.
He was proud of himself for not giving up.
He was pleased at seeing her.
He is responsible for informing everyone about the meeting.
He is scared of going out alone.
He is serious about wanting to sell the house.
Im sick of doing this work.
She is highly skilled at dealing with difficult customers.
His poetry was slow in achieving recognition.
He is really sorry for taking the car without asking.
I wasnt very successful at keeping the news secret.
England must win this game to be sure of qualifying for the World Cup.
I am surprised at you behaving like that in front of the kids.
I am thankful to you for inviting me.
She was tired of hearing about their trip to India.
The father got upset at receiving the bad news.
Im not used to eating so much at lunchtime.
He was worried about their not coming on time.
You are wrong in counting on me.

XI.

Noun
advantage
art
chance
habit
idea
impression
opportunity
pleasure
pretext
satisfaction
way

Gerunds after certain nouns with prepositions

Preposition of
Example
Can you tell us about the advantages of living in a small town?
He is a good a therapist trained in the art of healing.
Is there any chance of getting tickets for tonight?
He has the irritating habit of biting his nails.
I like the idea of living on a boat.
She gives the impression of being very busy
At least give him the opportunity of explaining what happened.
She had the pleasure of seeing him look surprised.
He left the party early on the pretext of having work to do.
He had the satisfaction of seeing his book become a best-seller.
Im not happy with this way of working.

surprise

Preposition at
Example
The old lady couldnt hide her amazement at seeing the boys delight.
His astonishment at seeing me alive was genuine.
The couple made several unsuccessful attempts at achieving a compromise.
The students delight at hearing the announced exam results was overwhelming.
She could not hide her dismay at finding her husband at home.
Hes a genius at organizing people.
She couldnt but show her irritation at learning that the letter had not been sent.
The mothers pleasure at finding her children safe and sound was immense.
The teachers satisfaction at giving his students good marks was clearly seen on his
face.
The girls shyness at being introduced to the great scientist amazed everybody
present.
They couldnt conceal their surprise at seeing us together.

Noun
cause
excuse
genius
gift
ground
motive
opportunity
passion
pretext
reason
reputation
talent
obsession

Preposition for
Example
I had no cause for complaining.
His excuse for forgetting her birthday was that he had lost his diary.
He had a genius for making people feel at home.
He has the gift of making friends easily.
What were his grounds for wanting a divorce?
There seemed to be no motive for murdering that old man.
Therell be plenty of opportunity for relaxing once the work is done.
The English have a passion for gardening.
His pretext for being late was lame.
I have no particular reason for doubting him.
Im aware of Marks reputation for being late.
She showed considerable talent for getting what she wanted.
Rose Bower had an obsession for recording details about all the employees.

Noun
amazement
astonishment
attempt
delight
dismay
genius
irritation
pleasure
satisfaction
shyness

Noun + preposition
advantage
delight
difficulty
experience

Preposition in
Example
Is there any advantage in getting there early?
He takes great delight in proving others wrong.
I had no difficulty (in) making myself understood.
He is a doctor with experience in dealing with patients suffering from

harm
hesitation
pleasure
point
sense
skill

Noun
fantasy about
objection to
obsession with

stress.
There is no harm in window shopping, is there?
She took pleasure in shocking her parents.
There is no point in waiting for him.
Theres no sense in worrying about it now.
What made him remarkable as a photographer was his skill in capturing
the moment.
Miscellaneous Prepositions
Example
His childhood fantasies about becoming a famous football player came true.
I have no objection to him coming to stay.
Her obsession with flying frightens her parents.
XII.

Preposition
about
after
against
before
by
despite
for
in spite of
instead of
without

Gerunds after prepositions

Example
How about going for a walk?
After kissing the child good-bye, the mother went to work.
Do you have anything against our going to the mountains in July?
You should check the oil before starting your car.
Well do the job before the deadline by working 16 hours a day.
Despite being very young he did the job very well.
She was punished for staying up late.
In spite of being very young he did the job very well.
Why are you watching TV instead of doing your homework?
She used to sit in front of the window for hours without paying attention to
anyone.
XIII. Infinitives and gerunds used with difference in meaning
to stop

gerund
part of compound verbal aspect predicate;
shows that the activity itself stops
Stuart stopped (doing what?) smoking though it
wasnt easy for him. =
() , . /
() ,
.

infinitive
adverbial modifier of purpose shows the
purpose for stopping the activity for some time
Ben stopped (what for?) to smoke and to have a
short rest. = ,
. / ,
.
to go on

gerund
continuation of one and the same activity
Old Mrs. Todd went on talking about her
health for hours. =

. /
' .

infinitive
change of activity

to remember, to forget, to regret,

gerund
about things that were done in the past
I remember playing with Ted in my childhood.
(I did it in the past but I remember about it now;
I didnt forget it.) = ,
. / ',
.
I will never forget meeting him. =
, . / ,
.
Tine regretted marrying so young. (Tina
married young and she is sorry about it.) =
, . /
, .
I regret mentioning this again. (I am not going
to do it again.) = ,
. / ,
.

infinitive
about intentions
Remember to switch off the light before you

I remembered to lock the door but I forgot to

shut the windows. = ,
, . /
', ,
.
Sorry, I forgot to buy bread. = ,
. / ,
.
I regret to mention this again. (Im going to
do it again.) = ,
. / ,
.
to mean

gerund
to involve smh
Being a pilot means travelling a lot. =
./
- .

infinitive
to intend to do smth
Barbara means to open her own shop. =
.
/ .
to prefer

gerund
general preference
Stewart prefers spending his holidays at home.

infinitive
future preference
This year Stewart prefers to go to the sea.
to like

gerund
to enjoy smth general preference
Martha likes swimming. = She enjoys doing it.

infinitive
to think that smth is good or right to do
I like to exercise every day because I know that
it is good for my health.
to hate

gerund
general
She hates making mistakes.

infinitive
Shes a person who hates to make mistakes.
to try

gerund
to do smth as an experiment; the action possible see if it succeeds

infinitive
to attempt to do ones best; the action may not
be possible - see if you still can do it

David tried to win the race, but failed.

Try to remember his telephone number.
Please, do it; its important!

Try exercising, you may lose weight.

Try remembering his telephone number. It
would be a good idea!

to be sorry
gerund + for
to apologise for an earlier action
I am sorry for shouting at you this morning.

infinitive
to apologise for a present/future action
Sorry to interrupt, but can I ask you a
question?

to be afraid, to dread, to fear

gerund
apprehension that smth bad may happen = phobia

Sue doesnt want to ride. She is afraid of

falling.
Telma wont go to the cruise. She dreads being
seasick.
She fears telling the truth about her
background.

infinitive
unwillingness to do smth in a certain
situation
He is afraid to take this test in case he
fails.
She dreads to think what will happen if
her husband finds everything out.
She feared to tell him the truth.

to afford
gerund
in general
In fact Isabella could afford buying expensive
things but she didnt feel like it.

infinitive
in a particular situation
This month Tim could afford to buy more
books than usual and he was happy about that.

to consider
gerund
to think about doing something
( ... / )
He considers leaving his home town for ever. =
,
. / ,
.

infinitive
to express an opinion about something- only
in complex object and complex subject
We consider her to be the best pianist of our
time.
The whale is considered to be the largest
mammal in the world.
to need

gerund
passive meaning
Your hair needs cutting. =
. / .
The windows need washing. =
. / .
to advise

infinitive
active meaning
You need to let me know by Monday if you
want to take part.
Did he need to borrow some money from
the bank?

to allow

to recommend

gerund
in the active voice or not followed by an indirect
object
The agency advises booking in advance.
They dont allow smoking here.
I really recommend using this book for your
report.

infinitive
in the passive voice or followed by an indirect
followed by an indirect
The agent advised us to book in advance.
We were advised to book in advance.
We were not allowed to smoke there.
They dont allow people to smoke here.
I really recommend you to use this book.
I really recommend this book to be used.

to be interested

in + gerund
infinitive
shows that one is interested in the idea of
shows that one is interested by what one
doing something;
learns or experiences;
refers to something that has already
refers to something that will happen
happened or is happening;
if you are interested in doing or having
something, you want to do it or have it
Shareholders will be interested to hear the details
The Labour party is now more interested in
regulating rather than renationalising industry. of the new proposal of the Board of Directors.



,
. /
. /
.

I thought you would be interested to see some
,

of the questions raised by the members of the
club at the annual meeting. ,
Anyone who is interested in working with
,
or supporting the new concert hall should

contact Evvy Edwards. - ,
. / ,

,
,
.
. / ,
Our readers may be interested to know what

, '
goes into producing each issue of our
.
magazine. , ,
,
We were sure our partners would be

interested in taking advantage of that offer.
. / , ,
,
,
,


.
. / ,
,
.
to imagine
gerund
general use

infinitive
only as part of Complex Object with the verb
to be- rare use
I imagined her dancing with another boy and got I had imagined her to be older than that.
very sad.
He had imagined the nuns to be very
She could imagine dark-robed figures moving
particular whom they took into their house
silently along the stone corridors.
as pupils.

cannot help
(used to say that it is impossible to avoid or prevent something)
gerund
cannot help + gerund = object
I cant help thinking he knows more than he has
told. = ,
, . / ,
, .

infinitive
cannot help but + bare infinitive = adverbial
modifier of exception
cant help but = cant but
She couldnt help but wonder what he was
thinking. = ,
. / ,
.
The little girl couldnt but go to the hateful
house every day though she was scared of the
old lady.

TASK 40. Fill in the gaps with either gerund or infinitive. Add prepositions wherever necessary.
1. She walked out of the office without ________ (to say) goodbye.
2. They made her ________ (to type) the letter again.
3. She has gone to the post office ________ (to buy) some stamps.
4. You're too young ________ (to stay) at home by yourself.
5. He opened the door only ________ (to see) that the room was empty.
6. What a stupid thing to do! Can you imagine anybody ________ (to be) so stupid?
7. Sarah gave up ________ (to try) to find a job in this country and decided ________ (to go) abroad.
8. It was so ridiculous that I couldnt resist ________ (to laugh) outright.
9. The secretary asked if I would mind ________ (to wait) for a few minutes.
10. The way to learn a foreign language is to practise ________ (to speak) it as often as possible.
11. Everyone said how much they had enjoyed ________ (to listen) to the speech.
12. When youve finished this book you can tell me if its worth ________ (to read).
13. He was very lucky to escape ________ (to send) to prison.
14. She was so upset that she couldnt help ________ (to cry).
15. The teacher said he would not tolerate my ________ (to be) late every day.
16. The question is so trivial it hardly justifies our ________ (to waste) any more time discussing it.
17. I hardly dare ________ (to ask) how much it cost!
18. Have you ever contemplated ________ (to take) a year off work?
19. I didn't like the town at first, but I got used ________ (to love) it eventually.
20. What do you suggest ________ (to do) after this course has finished?
21. As soon as Shells finished ________ (to tell) the joke, everyone burst out ________ (to laugh).
22. Jim and I arranged ________ (to meet) at 6.00 but he didn't turn up.
23. It so happened that we won't need ________ (to pay) so much after all.
24. I can't wait for Saturday.' I'm really looking forward ________ (to see) you!
25. I can't face ________ (to get) up at 6.30 tomorrow morning! I'll catch a later train.
26. The government decided ________ (to reduce) inflation by strict control of the economy.
27. I couldn't actually afford ________ (to live) in a place like that!
28. The arrested man denied ________ (to be) anywhere near the bank.
29. Carol begged the customs officer ________ (to ignore) the gold bars in her bag.
30. Did you notice anyone ________ (to wait) for me when you passed my office?
31. We agreed ________ (to split) the cost of all the bills.
32. I was hurrying ________ (to get) to the station when I fell and injured my knee.
33. We strongly recommend all clients ________ (to take) out their own travel insurance.
34. I don't remember ________ (to turn) off the gas, now you mention it.
35. Margaret doesn't really dare ________ (to ask) staff to work overtime on Friday.
36. I no longer feel in the least like __________ (to bungee jump). Its not my cup of tea.
37. Sheila wanted to _________the truth and nothing could stop her ________ (to know) it.
38. Youll have to wait for ages for another driving test if you fail _________(to pass) it this time.

39. The people in the flat below have refused _________ (to join) the Residents Association.
40. Katy doesnt really enjoy ________ (to sing) in public.
41. Jill thinks we should phone our boss now, but John suggests ________ (to phone) later.
42. I dont want to join the Townsends on holiday, I cant afford _________ (to spend) my money the way they
do.
43. Imagine his _________ (to tell) the chef how to cook an omelette!
44. Id like to watch you __________ (to cook). Its such a rare sight!
45. I couldn't resist _________ (to go) to see that new exhibition at the National Gallery.
46. Please forgive my _________ (to mention) it, but I think you're sitting on my hat.
47. I refuse _________ (to accept) the idea of selling that painting, it's been in my family for generations.
48. I've heard that Tom intends _________ (to invest) in 1980s furniture which is becoming very collectable.
49. I was completely taken aback _________ (to learn) that my old vase was quite valuable.
50. Do you think it's worth _________ (to travel) all the way to Paris to see the Cezanne exhibition?
51. What the designer omitted _________ (to mention) was the price she wants for the commission.
52. I have arranged for you _________ (to borrow) that art book rather than have the expense of buying it.
53. Would you mind
_________ (to tidy) up your room a bit before you go out, please?
54. I can't face _________ (to listen) to another hour of this concert, I'm going home!
55. I can't be bothered _________ (to catch) the bus, let's take a taxi.
56. Should you happen _________ (to see) Phil, could you tell him I'm looking for him?
57. I resent your _________ (to suggest) that my work is not original.
58. Does Molly envisage _________ (to visit) the Prado while she's in Madrid?
59. Like many other artists, Joshua cannot tolerate _________ (to criticize).
60. Is Gail counting on _________ (to get) a grant when she goes to art school?
61. Jason often pretends _________ (to be) unemployed, but actually he's a graphic designer.
62. Don't attempt _________ (to take) that picture out of its frame, you might damage it.
63. Alison generally appreciates _________ (to be) told when her work is not up to standard.

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When did you begin ______________ (to study) English?

We had better start _____________ (to get) ready to the airport.
Peter continued ______________ (to read) long after his friends had gone to bed.
Lesley went on ____________ (to work) even though it was late.
After the presentation of the new financial document the Prime Minister went on __________ (to praise) the
Chancellor.
6. The Prime Minister went on _________ (to praise) the Chancellor for more than an hour.
7. Jane stopped ____________ (to check) the oil level in the engine.
8. We are so happy! The baby has stopped ___________ (to wake) up during the night now.
9. Do you want to go on ____________ (to learn) another language after you have passed your German final
test?
10. Well have to stop __________ (to get) petrol, the tank is practically empty.
11. My grandpa stopped __________ (to work) when he was 65.
12. Sorry, I am late. I had to stop __________ (to pick) up the children from school.
13. Margaret Thatcher was said to be slow at school but she went on __________ (to be) the Prime Minister.
14. Jane went on ___________ (to sleep) for another two hours.
15. The newcomer told us his name and went on ___________ (to introduce) us to his wife.
16. The meeting was so boring! The managing director went on __________ (to talk) for hours.
17. After discussing the economy, the minister went on __________ (to talk) about foreign policy.
18. As long as you see the doughnut, you are an optimist. As soon as you start __________(to see) the hole, you
cease __________ (to be) an optimist, you are a pessimist.

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