Verb patterns –Use gerund or infinitive
1. Do you want ( call) your family now?
2. Alan can't stand (stand) on trains.
3. As the famous saying goes, there's no use (cry) over spilt milk.
4. Don't waste my time (complain) about your salary.
5. You won't forget (buy)milk on your way home, will you?
6. It's difficult (get) up early, but it is worth (try).
7. The teacher let us ( leave) early.
8. We were not allowed (leave) early.
9. (cheat) is not allowed.
10. He is very good at (paint).
11. I do not mind (sit) here.
12. I like (over sleep).
13. I like (oversleep) on lazy Saturdays.
14. He enjoys( not have)to wake up early at weekends.
15. What do you suggest (do)?
16. What (do) is the question now?
17. The tour guide instructed us where ( go).
18. She is busy (swat) for her exam.
19. It is important (arrive) early at the station.
20. They went to Madrid (visit) some family.
21. I used to ( want) to be a lawyer but then I realised how hard they work!
22. No matter how many times I fly, I'll never get used to take-off and (land)!
23. He wasn't used to (walk) so much and his legs hurt after the hike.
24. I'm a teacher so I'm used to (speak) in public.
25. I didn't use to (sleep) very well, but then I started doing yoga and it really helps.
26. Did you use to ( come) here as a child?
27. She was the first (come) to work and the last (leave).
28. He wants (learn) how (play) the guitar.
29. I would love (do) it for you.
30. She decided (not enter) the competition.
31. He appears ( be) late.
32. She refuses (go) toschool on Saturdays.
33. I would rather (stay)at home tonight.
34. You’d better (book) your ticket in advance.
35. Is she still interested in (dance)?
36. They decided (live) in France.
37. Rememeber (pick up) your dry cleaning.
38. I rememeber (go) to the seaside for the first time in my life.
39. I cannot afford (buy) those shoes.
40. He deserves (pass) the exam. He has studied so much.
41. She was pretending (cry). I knew she was lying.
42. It took a lot of courage ( do )that.
43. Mark didn’t have the patience( do )the jigsaw puzzle.
44. He has no difficulty in (learn) foreign languages.
45. The teacher failed (recognize) my good work.
46. We cannot risk (go) home late because there are no buses.
47. Clare offered (take) me to the airport, which was very kind of her.
48. We saw Michael (cross) the street. (they didn’t see the entire action, only a part of it)
49. I can’t stand (wait) in queues.
50. If she doesn't answer, try(call) her mobile.
51. I tried (keep)my eyes open, but I eventually fell asleep.
52. Your hair needs(cut). It's too long.
53. I'd prefer (drive)my own car if you don't mind.
54. I prefer (walk) to (drive).
55. It is a waste of effort /time/ energy (ask) him that.
56. I regret (say) that your project does not come up to our expectations.
57. I regret ( say) that.
58. I was nervous and round the corner I stopped ( smoke). I needed to relax for a moment.
59. I stopped(smoke). It is a nasty habit.
60. It is no good ( try) that.
61. We decided (buy) a new car.
62. I regret (tell)you we won’t lend you the money.
63. Peter gave up (gamble)
64. He'd like(fly)an aeroplane
65. I enjoy (write)picture postcards.
66. He offered ( help )with the cleaning.
67. Avoid (make) silly mistakes.
68. I dream about (build)a big house. (build)
69. He advised me(not spend) so much money.
70. We arranged(meet) under the station clock at half nine.
71. I long (be) in Scotland again.
72. My Mum demanded (demand)the manager.
73. My brother denied (eat) my chocolate mousse. Maybe his hamster ate it.
74. Dad threatened (quit) my pocket money if I didn't do my homework.
75. I look forward to( see) you again
