Verb patterns - Optimise B2 Unit 6 | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

English 28 Public

Gerund and infinitive including verbs which change meaning

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

dancing / to dance

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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 smoking

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

correct

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

to write

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

buying

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Have you ever considered ______________(work) as a teacher.

working

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I promise I won't forget ____________(feed) the cat.

to feed

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We've arranged __________(meet) outside the school at 4:30.

to meet

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If you've got a headache try ___________(take) an aspirin.

taking

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