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Gerund or infinitive? Part II

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  • He surprised us all by (go) without (say) goodbye.
    going; saying
  • I can't help (sneeze); I caught a cold yesterday from (sit) in a draught.
    sneezing; sitting
  • His doctor advise him (give up) (smoke).
    to give up; smoking
  • He wore dark glasses (avoid) (be) recognised.
    to avoid; being
  • 1. Mrs. Jones: I don't allow (smoke) in my drawing-room. 2. Mrs. Jones: I don't allow my family (smoke) at all.
    1. smoking 2. to smoke
  • I tried (persuade) him (agree) with your proposal.
    to persuade; to agree
  • Would you mind (shut) the window? I hate (sit) in a draught.
    shutting; sitting
  • It's no use (wait).
    waiting
  • Please go on (write); I don' mind (wait).
    writing; waiting
  • Before (give) evidence you must swear (speak) the truth.
    giving; to speak
  • My watch keeps (stop).
    stopping
  • He urged us (work) faster.
    to work
  • Do stop (talk); I'm trying (finish) a letter.
    talking; to finish
  • I am looking forward (see) you.
    seeing
  • Your windows need (clean); would you like me (do) them for you?
    cleaning; to do
  • He dreads (have) to retire.
    having