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Verbs followed by an infinitive or a gerund

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    Complete the sentences with the -ing form or infinitive of the verbs in brackets
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  • I can’t promise ____________ (be) on time.
    to be
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  • ____________ (swim) is better exercise than running.
    Swimming
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  • Would you like ____________ (come) to a concert on Saturday?
    to come
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  • Do you mind ____________ (not talk) so loudly?
    not talking
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  • On Sundays, Emma likes ____________ and ____________ (relax, not do) anything.
    relaxing / to relax, not doing / not to do
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  • She tried ____________ (not hit) the man, but she was driving too fast.
    not to hit
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  • We’ve decided ____________ (go) camping this summer because it’s cheaper.
    to go
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  • The man pretended ____________ (not understand) the policeman.
    not to understand
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  • ____________ (eat) just before you go to bed can make it difficult to sleep.
    Eating
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  • Excuse me, I need ____________ (go) to the bathroom.
    to go
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  • We spent all evening ____________ coffee and ____________ (drink, talk).
    drinking, talking
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  • We were unhappy with the service, so the restaurant offered ____________ (give) us a free dinner.
    to give
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  • James is very competitive. He thinks ____________ (win) is the most important thing.
    winning
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