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He decided make a high offer to be sure he could buy the second-hand car.
Incorrect - He decided to make a high offer to be sure he could buy the second-hand car.
I intend to continue to improve my level of spoken English.
Correct
It’s recommended to book a table in advance.
Correct
They persuaded me applying for the position of assistant manager.
Incorrect - They persuaded me to apply for the position of assistant manager.
Can I remind you not driving without having your licence on you.
Incorrect - Can I remind you not to drive without having your licence on you.
The lawyers advised him say he was guilty of the crime.
Incorrect - The lawyers advised him to say he was guilty of the crime.
I meant (BUY) my grandfather a birthday present, but I forgot.
I meant to buy my grandfather a birthday present, but I forgot.
I remember (CARRY) the painting I bought you all round Mexico!
I remember carrying the painting I bought you all round Mexico!
She’s stopped (TAKE) sandwiches to work. She eats in the canteen now.
She’s stopped taking sandwiches to work. She eats in the canteen now.
Camping isn’t for me. I prefer (STAY) in a comfortable hotel.
Camping isn’t for me. I prefer to stay/staying in a comfortable hotel.
(ANALYSE) the problem is not enough – what we need is a solution.
Analysing the problem is not enough – what we need is a solution.
Tom doesn’t believe in (PAY) for anything if he can get it for free.
Tom doesn’t believe in paying for anything if he can get it for free.
