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I can’t avoid ___________ upset when I see violent scenes on the news.

I can’t avoid GETTING / FEELING upset when I see violent scenes on the news.

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I can’t afford __________ on holiday this year.

I can’t afford TO GO on holiday this year.

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I didn’t want anyone _____________ that we’d won the lottery, however my husband insisted on _____________ everyone.

I didn’t want anyone TO KNOW that we’d won the lottery, however my husband insisted on TELLING everyone.

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I love this town. I can’t imagine ________________ anywhere else.

I love this town. I can’t imagine LIVING anywhere else.

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I’ve decided ______________ that motorbike. It’s too expensive.

I’ve decided NOT TO BUY that motorbike. It’s too expensive.

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I aim _______ all my exams this year.

I aim TO PASS all my exams this year.

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I can’t go straight to bed after ______________ a horror film. It gives me nightmares.

I can’t go straight to bed after WATCHING a horror film. It gives me nightmares.

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I’ve just finished ____________ my article.

I’ve just finished WRITING my article.

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I’d like ____________ dinner at home tonight.

I’d like TO HAVE dinner at home tonight.

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I don’t mind writing sports reports. (happy)

I am happy to write sports reports

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You should have a rest from time to time. (good)

It's good for you to have a rest from time to time.

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I had no trouble persuading him to come. (Easy)

It was easy to persuade him to come.

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I shouldn’t have believed him. (stupid)

It was stupid of me to believe him.

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The refugees really wanted to return home. (anxious)

The refugees were anxious to return home.

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