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He hates (answer) the phone, and very often just lets it (ring).
answering; ring
If you go on (let) your dog (chase) cars, he'll end by (be) run over.
letting; chase; being
I prefer (drive) to (be driven).
driving; to being driven
I advise you (start) (look) for a flat at once.
to start; looking
Would you mind (lend) me ten pence? I want (make) a phone call.
lending; to make
(Lie) on this beach is much more pleasant than (sit) in the office.
Lying; sitting
She likes her children (go) to a dentist every six months.
to go
By (neglect) (take) ordinary precautions he endangered the life of his crew.
neglecting; to take
An instructor is coming (show) us how (use) the aqualung.
to show; to use
I have no intention of (go) to see that film.
going
I couldn't bear (see) my favourite actress in such a dreadful part.
seeing
I suggest (telephone) the hospitals before (ask) the police (look) for him.
telephoning; asking; to look
After (hear) the conditions I decided (not enter) the competition.
hearing; not to enter
Some people seem (have) a passion for (write) to the newspapers.
to have; writing
He expects me (answer) by return of post but I have no intention of (reply) at all.
to answer; replying
I tried (pacify) him but he refused (be pacified) and went on (grumble)
pacifying; to be pacified; grumbling
