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Verbs followed by the infinitive, -ing or the base infinitive

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I meant ...... (phone) you earlier but it completely slipped my mind.

To phone

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I would rather ....... (Invite) Maria than Paula.

Invite

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He made us ........ (work) until 8 o'clock. I'm fed up to the back teeth of doing overtime.

Work

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She lets her children ...... (watch) whatever they like on TV.

Watch

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I recommend ...... (get) further information before you make up your mind.

Getting

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I had the opportunity ...... (travel) to Africa last year. It was a real eye-opener.

To travel

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I suggest ...... (brush) up on your French before you go to Paris next month.

Brushing

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I don't have any difficulty ..... (hold) a basic conversation in French.

Holding

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Don't hesitate ........ (give) me a ring if you have any questions.

To give

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The presentation was so engrossing, we didn't even stop ...... (have) a coffee break.

To have

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I regret ...... (turn down) the chance to study abroad. It would have stood me in good stead for my future.

Turning down

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Did you remember ....... (fill) in the questionnaire? You have to hand it in tomorrow.

To fill

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I'll never forget ..... (take) the decision to set up my own business. It's worked out really well.

Taking

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I can't afford ..... (pay) for a hotel so we'll have to rough it up for a few days in a hostal.

To pay

10

Correct or Incorrect? I succeeded passing my C1 exam.

Incorrect - I succeeded IN passing....

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Correct or Incorrect? There's no point on crying if you fail an exam.

Incorrect - There's no point (IN) crying....

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