UNIT ] GRAMMAR Uses of the gerund Match 1-7 with A-G. 1 What do you enjoy D 2. We felt exhausted after 3. Why don’t you stop 4 Did you know that smoking 5 My father retired because he was tired Kim accepted the job without Living in the country is banned in bars in Ireland? is such a peaceful way of life. asking about the salary. doing in your free time? of doing a stressful job. travelling for ten hours. leading such a chaotic life? atm canes Complete the sentences with the gerund form of the verbs in the list. change « do « 4ys= get = sunbathe = take = watch Carla never goes by plane because she’s scared of fying 1 too much TV makes people lazy. People should avoid between 12,00 and 3.00 p.m. 3 Ifyou're stressed-out, you should think about your job. 4 yoga is very relaxing. 5 Idon't enjoy Up early, especially in winter. 6 Don’twony about the exam. I'm sure you'll pass. Uses of the infinitive Complete the sentences with the infini the verbs in the list. form of climb = cuts eat« hears take « wear = write The children bought sweets taeat_ during the film. 1 Paula is scared of heights. She finds it difficult, up a ladder. Everyone should try down on the stress in their lives. 3. He’s such a creative person that he finds it easy fascinating stories. 4 We spent hours looking for something to the disco. 5 twas strange mysterious noises in our neighbour's fat 6 They didn't want because it was so cold. off their coats Rewrite the sentences using the words below. It’s 8.30 a.m, We must set off for school. Ivstime to set off for school. 1. Splitting up with someone is often difficult It's often difficult 2. I'm going to give up dangerous sports. ve decided 3. The government is going to shut down our school. The government has plans 4 Don’t clean up the kitchen! There isn't time. You don't have time 5 Matt must face up to the fact that he's homeless, Matt needs 6 Talking toa friend is helpful when you're feeling depressed. It's helpful to have a friend Verb + gerund / infinitive Choose the correct meaning for each sentence. Stressed-out? Try taking deep breaths. It might calm you down. ‘A. Asan experiment, take deep breaths. B Attempt to take deep breaths. You might be able todoit. 1. They remembered to pay. ‘A. They paid. Then they remembered that. B_ They remembered that they had to pay. So they paid. PERTLTIEETEA © OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESSUNIT GRAMMAR an 2. She regrets shouting A. She shouted. Now she is sorry. B She is sorry to say that she shouted. 3. After university, Rob went on to work as an accountant, ‘A. Rob went to university. Then he did something new, B_ Rob has continued to do the same thing and never changed, 4 You always go on talking, A You talk then you stop and do something different, B_ You always continue to talk 5 | remember meeting you at the party. ‘A | metyou at the party and now | remember that B | remembered that | had to meet you at the party, so| did that. 6 We regret to say that the factory is shutting down ‘A We ate sorry that we have to say that the factory is shutting down, B_ We are sorry that we said that the factory was, shutting down, Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the verbs. ‘A. ‘Maria, what are you doing? Stop hiding ide) behind me!" B ‘Please! I'm trying (2 avoid) James." "why? B ‘promised (2 meet) him at the park after school yesterday, but | went swimming with Mark instead.” ‘Did you stand James up?” B_ ‘No, Ididn’t. | completely forgot (B go) to the park. Honestly! | only remembered (4 make) the plan to meet James when it was too late.” A Well, don’t worry about (6 taltd to him, then. Pm sure he'll understand.” (6 tel) him that | was with Mark, You know how jealous James is.” B ‘Ican't face A ‘You can’t avoid (7 see) him, Maria. Look, here he comes now.’ B “There's the bell. Class is starting. | can’t stop (chat). Byel” Verb + object + infinitive 7 Write the verbs in the list under the correct heading. ask« begs hears let «make sees teach # want verb + someone verb + someone to do something do something hear 8 Complete the sentences with the correct infinitive form of the verbs. Mark asked Jane tosmoke (smoke) outside, 1. You can't make people (take up) something they don’t want to. 2. We've never been taught how (pronounce) that word. 3. Willyour parents let you (choose) the subjects you want to study? 4 He begged her (change) her mind, 5. The head teacher wants us (go) to her office. 6 Did you hear the prime minister (speak) at the conference? 9 Choose the correct alternative. They felt nervous when they heard the fie alarm toring /(fing / ringing 1 The teacher made / asked / begged me jump into the water. 2. She had seen a boy to steal / steal / stealing a car and drive off. 3. The manager asked us / asked we / made us to leave the bar. 4 I'd love you to come / come / coming and see us more often 5. \fwe don’t teach / make / want people to cut down on pollution, there'll be an environmental disaster. 6 Your daughters very mature. Why don't you let she / let her / ask her make the decision? CRONIN © OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESSUNIT [4] GRAMMAR EXTENSION See Gerunds and infinitives Complete the sentences with the correct form of the bold words. Sometimes the gerund or the infinitive is suitable. Facing upto (face up to) the consequences of your actions can be hard. 1 (Go) to the gym is good if you are feeling anxious. 2 Itisn't (easy / stay) healthy ifyou eat a lot of fast food. 3 Doyou hate / feel) tired after the weekend? 4 She just (start / get) these mysterious email messages. 5 He became (tired of / be) jobless and of (not have) enough money for a comfortable lifestyle 6 Could you more resourceful at work? (teach her / be) ‘Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in the list. buy cry dive fall« lend lock» pick Ican remember falling _—_off the horse, but that’s all 1 We saw some money in the road so we stopped itup. 2. Did you remember a newspaper? | want to look at the jobs page. 3. The boy stopped him some sweets. when we gave 4 How often do you forget your 5. My father regretted me his camera because | lost it. 6 Ill never forget, blue lake in Sweden. It was lovely. into that clear 3 Correct the sentences. (One sentence is already correct.) mmuté)to work every day is tiring, jing to work every day ie tiring. 1 Doyou want that | help you? 2 We sometimes forget turning off the lights. 3 She has promised texting me. 4. The police officer saw you steal the man's bag and run off. 5. My boss would love me working longer hours. 6 My parents won't let that | look after my brother. Rewrite the sentences using the bold verbs. “Why don’t you take up a sport?” said the doctor. (suggest) ‘The doctor suggested taking up a sport. Did we say we would play tennis at 4.00 p.m? (arrange) 2. She was sorry that she bought that terrible CD. (regret) 3 Mum said to me: ‘Please turn the television off.” (ask) 4 Oh no! | didn’t send Joe a birthday card. (forget) 5. They said: ‘We'll come to the party. I's @ promise!’ (promise) 6 The team have won the championship. (succeed in) PANE © OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS.