VERBS + INFINITIVE OR GERUND (FISK IN FOCUS | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

People keep ________ me how l became a permanent US resident. (ASK)

asking

That poor family's __________ the country illegally moved me to tears. (ENTER)

entering

The police officers forced the protesters ________ the city hall. (leave)

to leave

Sarah can't avoid ___________ her paper on social movements. (brag about)

bragging about

The jury expects __________ the case of the political prisoner tomorrow. (DISCUSS)

TO DISCUSS

The men's _________ the naturalization of immigrants during the event created a very uncomfortable situation. (CRITICIZE)

CRITICIZING

What do you think of_________ illegal immigrants? (DEPORT)

DEPORTING

Cassy never forgets a birthday gift for her mother. She says it's the least she can do for someone who has always been there for her.

TO BUT

BUYING

I'm sorry. I didn't mean ___________. I thought the room was empty.

TO INTERRUPT

INTERRUPTING

That was the worst moment in my life. I felt the ground __________ and there was nothing I could do to stop it.

SHAKING

TO SHAKE

Please don't forget ________ my dress at the dry cleaner's. I want to wear it for Gina's party tonight.

TO PICK UP

PICKING UP

Are you sure you won't take the job? That means _________ no to a fantastic salary and a series of perks.

SAYING

TO SAY

We've known Julie since she was a baby. We saw her __________ into this wonderful woman and we couldn't be more honored to be invited to the ceremony.

TURN

TURNING

Mr. Wenders regrets _________ himself off from his children after his wife passed away.

SHUTTING

TO SHUT

I suspect K. was late again because he stopped ________ with the new girl at the cafeteria.

TO CHAT

CHATTING

Apparently, James forgot ________ a bonus for the new contract. Everybody was counting on the extra money.

PROMISING

TO PROMISE

The kids never remember _____ their toys away. I need to remind them all the time.

TO PUT

PUTTING