Exercises
53.1 Complete the sentences for each
situation using –ing.
1.
Man: “What shall we do?”
Woman: “We could go to the zoo.”
She suggested going to the zoo
2.
Woman: “Do you want to play tennis?”
Man: “No, not really.”
He didn’t fancy playing tennis
3.
Man: “You were driving too fast.”
Woman: “You’re right. Sorry!
She admited driving too fast
4.
Woman: “Let’s go Swimming.”
Man: “Good idea!”
She suggested going fo a Swim
5.
Woman: “You broke the DVD player.”
Man: “No, I didn’t!”
He denied breaking the dvd player
6.
Woman 1: “Can you wait a few minutes?”
Woman 2: “Sure, no problem.”
They didn’t mind waiting a few minutes
53.2 Complete each sentence with one
of the following verbs (in the correct form):
Lose make pay read try use
1.
He tried to avoid answering my question.
2.
Could you please stop making so much noise?
3.
I enjoy listening to music
4.
I considered applying for the job, but in
the end I decided against it
5.
Have you finished reading the newspaper yet?
6.
We neet to change our outline. We can go on living
like this.
7.
I don’t mind you using my phone. But please
ask me first.
8.
My memory is getting worse. I keep forgetting
things.
9.
I’ve put off paying this bill so many
times. I really must do it today.
10.
What a stupid thing to do! Can you imagine
anybody being stupid?
11.
I’ve given up trying to lose wight – it’s
impossible.
12.
If you gamble, you risk losing your money.
53.3 Complete the sentences so that
they mean the same as the first sentences.
1.
I can do what i want and you can’t stop me.
You can’t stop me doing
what i want.
2.
It’s not a good idea to travel during rush hour.
It’s better to avoid traveling during the rush
hour.
3.
Shall we paint the kitchen next weekend instead
of this weekend?
Shall we postpone painting the kitchen until
next weekend?
4.
Could you turn the music down, please?
Would you mind turning the music down, please?
5.
Please don’t interrupt all the time.
Would you mind not interupting all the time?
53.4 Use your own ideas to complete
these sentences. Use –ing.
1.
She’s very interesting person. I always enjoy talking to her.
2.
I’m not feeling very well. I dont fancy going out.
3.
I’m afraid there aren’t any chairs. I hope you
don’t mind sitting
on the floor.
4.
It was a beutiful day, so I suggested having a picnic.
5.
It was very funny. I couldn’t stop laughing.
6.
My car isn’t very reliable. It keeps breaking down.
54.1 Complete the sentences for these
situations.
1.
Woman: “Shall we get married?”
Man: “Yes, let’s”
They decides to get married.
2.
Man: “Please help me.”
Woman: “OK.”
She agreed to help him
3.
Man: “Can I carry your bag for you?”
Woman: “No, Thanks. I can manage.”
He offered to carry her bag
4.
Man: “Let’s meet at 8 O’clock.”
Woman: “OK, fine.”
They arranged to meet at 8 O’clock
5.
Man: “What’s your name?”
Woman: “I’m not going to tell you”
She refused to tell her name
6.
Man: “Please don’t tell anyone.”
Woman: “I won’t. I promise.”
She promised not to tell anyone
54.2
Complete each sentence with a suitable verb.
1.
Don’t
forget to lock the door when you go out.
2.
There
was a lot of traffic, but we managed to get to the airport in time.
3.
We
couldn’t afford to live in London. It’s too expensive.
4.
We’ve
got new computer software in our office. I haven’t leant to use it yet.
5.
Mark
doesn’t know what happened. I decided not to tell him.
6.
We
were all afraid to speak. Nobody dared say or to stay anything.
54.3
Put the verb into the correct form, to.....or –ing. (See Unit 53 for verbs +
-ing).
1.
When
i’m tired, I enjoy watching television. It’s relaxing. (Watch)
2.
I’ve
decided looking for another job. I need a change. (Look)
3.
Let’s
get a taxi. I don’t fancy to walk home. (Walk)
4.
I’m
not in hurry. I don’t mind waiting. (Waiting)
5.
Tina
ran in a marathon last week, but she failed to finish. (Finish)
6.
I
wish that dog would stop barking. It’s driving me crazy. (Bark)
7.
Our
neighbour threatened to call the police if we didn’t stop the noise (Call)
8.
We
were hungry, so i suggested having dinner early. (Have)
9.
Hurry
up! I don’t want to risk missing the train. (Miss)
10.
They
didn’t know i was listening to them. I pretended being asleep. (Be)
54.4
Make a new sentences using the verb in brackets
1.
You’ve
lost weight. (Seem) You seem to have lost weight.
2.
Tom is worried about something. (Appear) Tom appears to be worried
about
something.
3.
You
know a lot of people. (Seem) You seem to know a lot of people.
4.
My English is getting better (Seem) My English seem to be getting
better.
5.
That car has broken down. (Appear) That car appears to have broken
down.
6.
David forgets things. (Tend) David tends to forgets things
7.
They have solved the problem. (Claim) They claim to have solved the
problem.
54.5 Complete each sentence using what/how/where/whether + these verbs:
do get go put ride use
1.
Do
you know how to get to John’s house?
2.
Would
you know what to do if there was a fire in the building?
3.
You’ll
never forget how to ride a bicycle once you’ve learnt
4.
I’ve
been invited to the party, but I haven’t decided whether to go or not.
5.
My
room is very untidy. I’ve got so many things and i don’t know where to put them.
6.
I
have some clothes to wash. Can you show me how to use a washing machine?
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