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Gerunds and Infinitives Cambridge

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  • Correct or incorrect? We shouldn't spend so much time try to find bargains in the sales.
    incorrect
  • Don't worry, I'll post that letter for you. (promise)
    Don't worry, I promise to post that letter for you.
  • Correct or incorrect? I convinced him to apply to the Editor of the magazine.
    correct
  • Correct or incorrect? The old uniforms in the museum are worth seeing.
    correct
  • Correct or incorrect? I suggest to use a plaster if you have a blister.
    incorrect
  • Correct or incorrect? My new glasses enable me to reading more easily.
    incorrect
  • His doctor said, 'You should do more exercise. (recommend)
    His doctor recommended he do more exercise. / recommended doing more exercise.
  • Correct or incorrect? I would have helped her finding the right wedding dress.
    incorrect
  • I propose we take our bikes with us. (suggest)
    I suggest we take our bikes with us. / I suggest taking our bikes with us.
  • Correct or incorrect? You aren't allowed to come into the hotel without wearing a tie.
    correct
  • Peter said he hadn't caused the accident. (deny)
    Peter denied causing the accident.
  • My father told my sister she mustn't go to the club. (forbid)
    My father forbade my sister from going to the club.
  • I don't mind if you leave early (object)
    I don't object to you leaving early.
  • His mother forced him to apologise. (make)
    His mother made him apologise.
  • Do they let you smoke outside your office entrance? (allow)
    Are you allowed to smoke outside your office entrance?
  • There's no point asking her out, she's always busy. (worth)
    It's not worth asking her out, she's always busy.
  • Book early and you won't have to queue. (avoid)
    Book early to avoid having to queue. / Book early and you will avoid having to queue.
  • I succeeded in passing my driving test first time. (manage)
    I managed to pass my driving test first time.
  • Move your car immediately or else I'll call the police! (had better)
    You had better move your car immediately or else I'll call the police!
  • Correct or incorrect? I missed talk to my sister when I was away.
    incorrect
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