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Infinitives and gerunds

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    Complete the sentences with an infinitive or gerund + a preposition if necessary
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  • When I was young, my mother always made me say sorry ....................... (pull) my sister's hair.
    for pulling
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  • Don't be afraid .............. (call) us if there's anything else you need.
    to call
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  • As a politician, James is very good..................... (avoid) questions which are potentially embarrassing.
    at avoiding
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  • We're only here for a few days, so we're keen ................ (visit) as many historic sites as we can.
    to visit
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  • If you're travelling to India, it's probably not worth .............. (pack) anything warm.
    packing
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  • It's been a terrible experience for Andrew. Naturally he's anxious .............. (return) home as soon as possible.
    to return
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  • Your test results have finally arrived, and I'm sorry ............ (tell) you that the news isn't good.
    to tell
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  • I'd never felt anxious............. (fly) until the day when we were caught in an electrical storm.
    about flying
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  • When I looked into the office, Jill was busy............ (write) her report.
    writing
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  • At one point, it was quite difficult for people from the West................ (visit) China.
    to visit
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  • Because the phone line was so bad, it was difficult .................(make out) what Tim was saying.
    to make out
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  • ......................(see) your grandmother looking so well was very good.
    seeing
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  • Ever since I forgot my lines in a school play, I've been afraid................ (speak) in public.
    of speaking
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  • For anyone who is keen ........... (ride), there are organised pony trips every afternoon.
    on riding
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  • I'll be very interested............ (see) what the critics say about his latest film.
    to see
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  • I don't understand why you won't wear a hat. Aren't you worried ................(get) cold?
    about getting
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