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Verb patterns

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    Choose between gerund and to-infinitive
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  • I think it would be very stressful __ your own business. (run)
    to run
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  • I’m really busy right now. Would you mind __ me back in about five minutes? (call)
    calling
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  • My boss told me she wanted __ to me in her office. (speak)
    to speak
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  • We decided __ her a birthday present because we weren’t sure what she wanted. We just gave her some money. (not buy)
    not to buy
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  • Have you ever thought of __ back to live in Edinburgh, or are you happy in London? (go)
    going
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  • My neighbour offered __ my children while I went shopping. (look after)
    to look after
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  • Emily’s parents aren’t strict enough with her. They let her ___ whatever she likes. (do)
    do
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  • __ overtime is exhausting. Last night, I finished work at 9.00 and I started again this morning at 8.00. (do)
    Doing
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  • My parents would like me __ medicine. (study)
    to study
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  • I think Jessica should study architecture. She’s very good at __. (draw)
    drawing
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  • Do you think you’d like __ with children, or would you find it too stressful? (work)
    to work
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  • f they can save enough money, they’re hoping __ to Miami for their honeymoon. (go)
    to go
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  • Have you ever thought about __ yoga or Pilates? They’re very good if you have problems with your back. (do)
    doing
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  • I was really surprised __ that Lucy and Adam have separated. I thought that they were very happy. (hear)
    to hear
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  • Are you going to go on __ English here next year? (study)
    studying
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  • Toby was sacked because he kept __ late for work. (arrive)
    arriving
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