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Follow the
example.
1. science
1. science scientific
2. monster 2. monster monstrous
3. mud muddy
3. mud
4. obey - obedient
4. obey - 5. administer administrable
6. rock - rocky
5. administer
6. rock -
In some situations, if can be followed by would, will or going to in the same
clause.
moment.
3. If you would only listen to me, Im sure youd understand why I did
it.
4. If you wont move your car, Ill have to phone the police.
5. If were going to New York next month, we should apply for a visa
now.
6. If you will keep staying up so late, its no wonder you cant get up for school in the
morning.
1. If itll calm you down a bit, Ill pour you a whisky. - RESULT
2. If youd like to take a seat, the doctor will be with you in a
moment. - REQUEST
3. If you would only listen to me, Im sure youd understand why
I did it. - WILLINGNESS
4. If you wont move your car, Ill have to phone the police. - REFUSAL
5. If were going to New York next month, we should apply for a
visa now. - INTENTION
6. If you will keep staying up so late, its no wonder you cant get up
for school in the morning. - INSISTENCE
Some verbs can be followed by a gerund or an infinitive, resulting in a slight change in
meaning.
Finish the following sentences and then check to see if you have correctly
used a gerund and the infinitive after each verb.
1. GO ON
If I cant do something, I go on
2. REMEMBER
When I was very young, I remember
3. STOP
Thats it! Ive decided to stop
4. MEAN
Having a job means
5. TRY
To save energy, we should try not
6. REGRET
I have always regretted not
Unfortunately, we regret
1. GO ON
If I cant do something, I go on trying until I succeed.
After winning Wimbledon, Rafa Nadal went on to win the Grand Slam
2. REMEMBER
When I was very young, I remember playing football with my friends in
the street outside my house.
Before leaving the office, I have to remember to back up the hard drive.
Before leaving the office, I mustnt forget to phone my wife.
3. STOP
Thats it! Ive decided to stop working on Saturdays!
On his way home, he stopped to get some beers and a bottle of whisky.
4. MEAN
Having a job means that we can afford to have a holiday abroad.
I have always meant to take up golf, but Ive never had the time.
5. TRY
To save energy, we should try not to use the air conditioner so much in
the summer.
To get rid of spyware and mailware on your computer, try wiping the hard
drive and re-installing the operating system.
6. REGRET
I have always regretted not having kids.
Unfortunately, we regret to inform you that you have not been chosen as
McDonalds employee of the month. Better luck next time!
1. due to
2. in case
3. with the intention of
4. so that
5. otherwise
6. so as