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Confusing verb patterns

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    Confusing verb patterns
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  • I tried _____ (use) stain remover on my shirt but it is still there.
    using
  •  5
  • I tried _____ (go) to the bathroom before the trip but I didn't need to then. Now I do!
    to go
  •  10
  • The electricity went out in our house so we tried _____ (hang) the laundry out to dry instead of using the drier.
    hanging
  •  15
  • My aunt and uncle tried _____ (buy) tickets for a flight to Europe, but they were all sold out.
    to buy
  •  20
  • I remembered _____ (buy) her a birthday gift but I forgot ____ (bring) the cake.
    to buy / to bring
  •  25
  • I don't have the keys! I remember ______ (give) them to you.
    giving
  •  5
  • My cousin forgot _____ (tip) waiters in Brazil is not necessary.
    tipping
  •  10
  • I can't forget ____ (ask) off for my vacation that I planned.
    to ask
  •  15
  • Artur remembered ______ (pull) out the chair for me before I sat down.
    to pull
  •  20
  • I don't regret _____ (quit) that job. I love what I do now more than what I did at that job.
    quitting
  •  25
  • the letter said, "we regret _____ (inform) you that we have selected another candidate for this position."
    to inform
  •  5
  • I hope you never regret _____ (take) English lessons with me. Our lessons are so much fun!
    taking
  •  10
  • They called and said, "we regret ____ (call) you at this hour but we found your dog in the street and we wanted to return her to you."
    to call
  •  15
  • My neck needs ____ (massage)... and so does my back.
    massaging
  •  20
  • I need _____ (relax). I have been so stressed out lately.
    to relax
  •  25
  • The plants need _____ (water) and the bushes need _____ (trim).
    watering / trimming
  •  5