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English 22 Public

Stage PET, Term 3, Unit 4

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I couldn’t sleep so I tried _____________ (drink) some hot milk.

I couldn’t sleep so I tried drinking some hot milk.

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She tried _____________ (reach) the book on the high shelf, but she was too small.

She tried to reach the book on the high shelf, but she was too small.

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They tried _____________ (get) to the party on time but the bus was delayed.

They tried to get to the party on time but the bus was delayed.

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We tried _____________ (open) the window, but it was so hot outside it didn’t help.

We tried opening the window, but it was so hot outside it didn’t help.

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He tried _____________ (get) a job in a newspaper firm but they wouldn’t hire him.

He tried to get a job in a newspaper firm but they wouldn’t hire him.

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He tried _____________ (get) a job in a newspaper firm but he still wasn’t satisfied.

He tried getting a job in a newspaper firm but he still wasn’t satisfied.

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You should stop _____________ (smoke), it’s not good for your health.

You should stop smoking, it’s not good for your health.

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We stopped _____________ (study) because we were tired.

We stopped studying because we were tired.

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They will stop _____________ (have) lunch at twelve.

They will stop to have lunch at twelve.

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We stopped _____________ (have) a rest, because we were really sleepy.

We stopped to have a rest, because we were really sleepy.

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I need _____________ (go) to the shop, I have no food left.

I need to go to the shop, I have no food left.

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I need _____________ (paint) my house before I sell it.

I need to paint my house before I sell it

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I need _____________ (change) the bedding, it´s dirty.

I need to change the bedding, it´s dirty.

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My clothes need _______ (iron).

My clothes need ironing

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My hair needs _______(cut).

My hair needs cutting.

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My car needs _______(fix).

My car needs fixing.

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