S6 U6 - VERB PATTERNS

Alex seems to be / be enjoying his guitar lessons more now and practises every day.

Would you mind preparing / to prepare a presentation on your work experience?

My cousin chose ______ at a soup kitchen over the holidays this year. (volunteer)

I attempted _______ for the exam but I couldn’t concentrate at all. (study)

When you sent that email about the work placement programme you forgot copy / to copy in the principal.

I’m going to miss _______ the school magazine. I’ve really enjoyed it. (edit)

Daniel admitted ______ in the data, even though it was incorrect. (key)

Do you think the chef would consider _____ the menu a little more? (vary)

I can’t imagine to work / working in an office from 9 to 5 every day

The manager made her to work / work until 10 pm last night because he wanted to email the report that evening.

This internship involves _______ in the office, doing a variety of tasks such as photocopying and filing. (work)

My parents can’t afford ______ yet. They need to work for another few years at least. (retire)

We’re not sure you’re enjoying your job. We hear you ______ about it all the time. (complain)

My parents prefer going / to go on holiday abroad so they can learn about different cultures.

We regret _____ you that your application for the work experience programme was unsuccessful. (inform)

Tim offered _______ Lucy at work so that she could take time off to study for her exams. (fill in for)

Tara hopes ______ her way up from administration assistant to project manager over the next few years. (work)