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C1 verb patterns

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    verb patterns C1
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  • I can't afford ___ (buy) a car.
    to buy
  •  15
  • He should avoid ____ (eat) junk food.
    eating
  •  15
  • Mum carries on _____ (work), even though she could have retired.
    working
  •  15
  • Going to the wedding involves _____ (buy) the couple a present.
    buying
  •  15
  • My parents let ____ (go) out with my friends on weekends.
    me go
  •  15
  • We can't prevent people ____ ______ (have) accidents.
    from having
  •  20
  • We succeeded ___ _____ (play) this game.
    in playing
  •  20
  • You should try _______ (do) this exercise. It's not that difficult.
    to do
  •  20
  • To lose weight you could try _____ (eat) less sugar.
    eating
  •  20
  • We urge _________ (you / visit)Petropolis. It's an amazing historic city!
    you to visit
  •  20
  • All the teachers have warned _____ ____ (we / speak) Portuguese in class.
    us not to speak / us against speaking
  •  25
  • The organizers of the race were blamed ___ ______ (pay) enough attention to safety.
    for not paying / for not having paid
  •  25
  • I've decided ______ (get) fit.
    to get
  •  15
  • The doctor convinced ___ _______ (take) it easy for a few days to prevent further injury..
    him to take
  •  15
  • She appeared _______ (pull) a muscle as she stretched to reach the ball.
    to pull
  •  20
  • Don't delay ___ (go) to the doctor. You might get even sicker if you do.
    going
  •  15