B1 Open World Unit 13 | Baamboozle - Baamboozle | The Most Fun Classroom Games!

English 31 Public

Verb patterns

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I can’t stand (to get / getting up) early in the winter when it’s dark and cold.

getting up

15

Sarah suggested (to organise / organising) a surprise party for her mother.

organising

15

I want (to go / going) to Australia, but I need to save some money

to go

15

It’s good (to know / knowing) that I can rely on you.

to know

15

There’s no point in (to play / playing) if you don’t enjoy it.

playing

15

Chris has decided (to take up / taking up) golf as most of his friends play.

to take up

15

Do you fancy (to go / going out) this weekend?

going out

15

David’s really bad (to make / at making) decisions. He can be so annoying!

at making

15

Please don’t forget me when you get home. (call)

Please don’t forget to call me when you get home.

25

I’ve tried what you mean, but it’s impossible! (understand)

I’ve tried to understand what you mean but it’s impossible!

25

We stopped the game as it was so boring. (watch)

We stopped watching the game as it was so boring

25

I don’t remember tickets for the match. (get)

I don’t remember getting / buying tickets for the match.

25

Dan went on even though the game had started. (talk)

Dan went on talking even though the game had started.

25

I’ll never forget my favourite tennis player. (meet)

I’ll never forget meeting my favourite tennis player.

25

Laura went on a really successful ice-skater. (become)

Laura went on to become a really successful ice-skater.

25

Can you remember some food on your way home? (buy)

Can you remember to buy / to get some food on your way home?

25