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I can't promise (be) on time.
I can't promise to be on time.
(Swim) is better exercise than running.
Swimming is better exercise than running.
Would you like (come) to a concert on Saturday?
Would you like to come to a concert on Saturday?
Do you mind (not talk) so loudly?
Do you mind not talking so loudly?
It was very interesting (see) my old school friends again.
It was very interesting to see my old school friends again.
Duncan works at weekends (earn) more money.
Duncan works at weekends to earn more money.
On Sundays, Emma likes ____ and ____ (relax, not do) anything.
On Sundays, Emma likes relaxing and not doing anything.
We were unhappy with the service, so the restaurant offered (give) us a free dinner.
We were unhappy with the service, so the restaurant offered to give us a free dinner.
Is it difficult (learn) Japanese?
Is it difficult to learn Japanese?
James is very competitive. He thinks (win) is the most important thing.
James is very competitive. He thinks winning is the most important thing.
She tried (not hit) the man, but she was driving too fast.
She tried not to hit the man, but she was driving too fast.
We spent all evening ___ coffee and ___ (drink, talk).
We spent all evening drinking coffee and talking.
Excuse me, I need (go) to the bathroom.
Excuse me, I need to go to the bathroom.
We've decided (go) camping this summer because it's cheaper.
We've decided to go camping this summer because it's cheaper.
(Eat) just before you go to bed can make it difficult to sleep.
Eating just before you go to bed can make it difficult to sleep.
The man pretended (not understand) the policeman.
The man pretended not to understand the policeman.
