Given a sentence containing one of the verbs stop, try, remember, forget or regret, students complete the sentence using the correct form of the verb in brackets.
I couldn’t sleep so I tried _____________ (drink) some hot milk.
drinking
15
She tried _____________ (reach) the book on the high shelf, but she was too small.
to reach
15
They tried _____________ (get) to the party on time but the bus was delayed.
to get
15
We tried _____________ (open) the window, but it was so hot outside it didn’t help.
opening
15
He tried _____________ (get) a job in a newspaper firm but they wouldn’t hire him.
to get
15
He wanted to be a writer, so he tried _____________ (get) a job in a newspaper firm but he still wasn’t satisfied. He eventually quit to write a novel.
getting
15
You should stop _____________ (smoke), it’s not good for your health.
smoking
15
We stopped _____________ (study) because we were tired.
studying
15
They will stop _____________ (have) lunch at twelve. After lunch, the workshops will begin again.
to have
15
We stopped _____________ (have) a rest, because we were really sleepy.
to have
15
Oh no! I forgot _____________ (buy) milk.
to buy
15
Please don’t forget _____________ (pick) up some juice on your way home.
to pick
15
Have we studied this before? I’ve forgotten _____________ (learn) it.
learning
15
Please remember _____________ (bring) your homework.
to bring
15
I remember _____________ (go) to the beach as a child.
going
15
I've finally remembered _____________ (bring) your book! Here it is.
