Verb patterns - FCE Gold Unit 2 | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

English 30 Public

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I stopped running because it was raining too hard/I needed the exercise.

it was raining too hard

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I tried to write an email but he wouldn't accept my apology/I couldn't think what to say.

I couldn't think what to say

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I remembered buying the milk but I couldn't remember where I put it/so I put in the fridge.

I couldn't remember where I put it

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I regret to tell you that I was breaking up with you/you haven't got the job.

that you haven't got the job

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I started _________(dance) when I was only three.

dancing

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Do you ever regret _________(tell) her about the problem?

telling

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Sadly, although I wanted ______(be) his friend, he didn't like me.

to be

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I want _______(buy) a new mobile phone, but what should I get?

to buy

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I actually enjoy _________(go) to the cinema on my own.

going

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I can't stand ________(watch) football - it's so boring!

watching

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I stopped to smoke over five years ago. (correct/incorrect)

incorrect - stopped to smoke

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He tried to phone her, but she didn't answer. (correct/incorrect)

incorrect - tried phoning her...

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I'll never forget to see the Royal Wedding on television - it was beautiful. (correct/incorrect)

incorrect - never forget seeing....

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I regret informing you that your job application has been unsuccessful. (correct/incorrect)

incorrect - regret to inform you...

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I'm sorry, I meant ______________(to write) to you, but I've been busy.

to write

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It's not worth ____________(to buy) a return ticket .

buying

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