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  • I forgot (post) the birthday card to my mother so I apologised on the telephone when I called to wish her Happy Birthday
    to post
  • We’ve stopped (use) plastic bags in supermarkets. We take our own bag with us now when we go shopping.
    using
  • I detest (wake up) early in the morning.
    waking up
  • I remembered (buy) milk last night on my way home from work.
    buying
  • I am reluctant (quit) my job.
    to quit
  • There's no point in (call) the consulate. They won't be able to help.
    calling
  • We started (walk) when it stopped raining.
    BOTH (walking - to walk)
  • We began (discuss) our plans for the holidays.
    BOTH (discussing - to discuss)
  • I can't help (think) she'd be better off without him.
    thinking
  • We're looking forward to (go) to Switzerland next month.
    going
  • They refused (cooperate) with the new regulations.
    to cooperate
  • He locked the door (keep) everyone out.
    to keep
  • They promised (help) us with the project next month.
    to help
  • I remember (go) to the beach every summer when I was young.
    going
  • On the way to Edinburgh, we stopped (look) at an old castle
    to look
  • I really miss (see) my old friends from school.
    seeing
  • There's no use (ask) me about it, because I don't know anything.
    asking
  • He is trying (persuade/local businessmen/invest) in the project at the moment.
    to persuade local businessmen to invest
  • I forgot (post) the birthday card to my mother so I was surprised when she called me to say thank you.
    posting
  • I think I'd advise (he/not/leave) the company.
    him not to leave
  • He learned (play) the piano when he was a child.
    to play
  • Mom made (me/tell) the truth.
    me tell
  • I can’t stand (listen) to loud music when I’m working.
    listening
  • Sarah suggested (go) to the beach for the weekend.
    going
  • She practises (speak) English every day.
    speaking
  • I didn't fancy (swim) in that water.
    swimming
  • Would you mind (watch) my bag for a few minutes?
    watching
  • He offered (give) us a ride to the station.
    to give
  • Jack doesn't allow (his children/have) a computer in their room.
    his children to have
  • It's not worth (get) upset over.
    getting
  • I must try (send) her flowers instead of e-mails. Maybe then she'll agree to go on a date with me.
    sending
  • (Read) helps me keep my mind sharp.
    Reading
  • I can't afford (buy) a new car right now.
    to buy
  • John was kind enough (bring) cookies.
    to bring
  • We managed (finish) the task before the deadline.
    to finish
  • We don’t let (employees/use) the office telephone for personal calls.
    employees use
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