Bài tập môn Tiếng Anh Lớp 10 - Gerunds & infinitives

GERUNDS & INFINITIVES
I. Give the correct form of verb in bracket
1. I can't think of (go) _____ to visit her in hospital without (buy) ______ some flowers.
2. The examiner gave the students some time (think) ________.
3. The play is programmed (start) ________ at 7 a.m, so we have decided (meet) _______ at 6.30.
4. I am looking forward to (see) _____ the film again.
5. I intend (study) ______ English (understand) ______ American business methods.
6. She still plans on (marry) ______ him even after he refused (buy) ________ her an engagement ring.
7. I can not resist (eat) ______ fish and chips when I am in England.
8. She enjoys (go) _____ to parties and (dance) _____ in the discos all the night long.
9. I stopped (live) _______ in London when I realized it was time for me (move) ______.
10. Don't forget (turn) _______ off the heating before (leave) ______ the house.
11. I understand (buy) ______ red roses for your girlfriend on St. Valentine's Day was a bit old-fashioned.
12. You should think about (save) ______ until you have enough money.
13. We all dislike (have) ______ (work) _______ even though we are all anger (spend) ______ money on (have) ______ a good time and (get) ______ the things we want.
14. You mustn't mind (take) ______ trouble over the cooking if you want your guests (enjoy) ______ their meal.
15. I like (watch) _______ the clouds at sunset because it seems (relax) _______ and puts me in the right frame of mind (sleep) ______.
16. I enjoy (visit) ______ the internet cafe on my way home (check) ______ my e-mails and maybe (surf) _____ the net for a while.
17. (Eat) ______ apples is better for you than (drink) ______ fizzy orange juice.
18. I meant (buy) ______ some croissants before (leave) _______ for work.
19. Don't hesitate (ask) ______ me if you have any questions.
20. (Be) _____ honest, she told me all her stories. 
21. Her teacher wants her (spend)..more time on Maths.
22. Sara needs (improve)..her English writing.
23. You should (underline)..the word you want (learn)
24. Can you help me (move)this table?
25. They were proud of (be).so successful.
26. He asked me (not wait)..for him.
27. You should (practice)..your English and history.
28. Stop (argue).and start (work)
29. I like (think).carefully about things before (make)decision.
30. Ask him (come)..in. Don’t keep him (stand)at the door.
31. Don’t forget (lock)..the door before (go)..to bed.
32. Did you succeed in (solve)the problem? Let me (suggest)some solutions.
33. Does your jacket need (wash)..? – No, but you need (iron)it. It needs (iron)before tomorrow morning.
34. I prefer (walk)to (ride)..	
35. Don’t try (persuade).me.. Nothing can make me (change).my mind.
36. It was a really good holiday. I really enjoyed (be).by the sea again.
37. I don’t mind (walk)home, but I’d rather (get)a taxi.
38. She likes (plant)..roses in the garden.
39. My father used to (smoke)..a packet of cigarettes a day.
40. Please stop (ask)..me questions!
41. She hopes (have)a suitable job.
42. He enjoys (get)up late on Sunday mornings.
43. They are thinking of (move)..to America.
44. You don’t need (come)to the meeting.
45. Does she want (be).a singer?
46. My sister hates (do)..the ironing.	
47. It’s very difficult (reach)a decision.
48. We stopped (have)..dinner on the way home.
49. Mary needs (find).another job. Her company is going out of business.
50. He tried (avoid) (answer)my questions.
51. Have you finished (write).your composition yet?
52. I must remember (post)this letter today. It’s important.
53. I considered (apply)..for the job but in the end I decided (not/apply)..for it.
54. I like (lie)on the beach. I always spend my holiday (sunbathe)..
55. My uncle used (be)..a footballer, but he had to stop (play)because of an injury.
56. – Do you enjoy (lie)on the beach? 
 - No, I really dislike (sit)on the beach all day.
57. Andrew doesn’t mind (walk)..home, but his sister would like (get)a taxi.
58. Sandra gave up (try)to find a job in this country and decided (go).abroad.
59. Are you looking forward to (see)Ann again? – We;;, I expect (meet).her soon.
60. The teacher told everybody (be)..quiet, but they just went on (talk).
61. I’m trying (repair)..my radio, but it doesn’t work.
 Why don’t you try (change)..the batteries. I think the batteries in the radio need (change).
II. Give the correct form of verb in brackets
1. He always avoids (meet) her in the street.
2. My mother gets used to ..(get) up early in the morning.
3. Tom refused ..(give) me his address.
4. She could hardly bear (watch).the film again.
5. My parents decided ..(take) a taxi because it was late.
6. The union leader urged their members (think).again before (decide)..(strike).
7. He’s expecting ..(make) a trip to Ha Long Bay.
8. Imagine (have)(get up).at 5 a.m everyday.
9. That man seems (trust)by everyone.
10. The books need (buy) quickly.
11. At first I enjoyed (listen)..to him but after a while I got tired of (hear)the same story again and again.
12. Mr. Foster hopes (transfer)..to New York by his company.
13. He made her (repeat) the message.
14. Will you help me (move) the bookcase?
15. He is expected ..(arrive) in a few hours.
16. You seem (know) this area very well. – Yes, I used (live) here.
17. The headmaster doesn’t permit .(smoke) during the meeting.
18. Come over here! I’d like you (see)this.
19. Children should start (learn)a foreign languages at primary school.
20. He remembered (pass).on most of the information, but omitted (mention)one or two of the most important facts.
21. He postponed (make)..a decision till it was too late (do)..anything.
22. Try (forget)..it, it isn’t worth (worry).about.
23. We plan (take).our holidays abroad this year.
24. My watch keeps ..(stop).
25. He made us(do) it allover again.
26. It’s no use (advise) him.
27. No one enjoys (deceive)by another person.
28. He will be able .(swim) very soon.
29. That author doesn’t mind (criticize).by his friends.
30. That fellow couldn’t avoid (choose)..into military service.
III. Give the correct form of verb in bracket
1. The boys like (play).games but hate (do). lessons.
2. His doctor advised him (give up).. (smoke).
3. He should know how (use) the lift, but if he doesn't you'd better (show) ..him
4. He was allowed (open).. a new restaurant on the main road by the city council.
5. Please go on (write).. ; I don’t mind (wait).
6. I advised her (ask) the conductor to tell her where (get off)...
7. You should practice (speak). English everyday.
8. I can't help (feel).. anxious about her study.
9. If you keep (make) ..such a noise, she'll complain.
10. It's no use (attempt)(have) dinner in two minutes.
11. Do you mind (see). these photos again?
12. It took us ages to get used to (live).. in flats.
13. I told my mother that I wanted to ( wake) up at 6.30
14. I don’t mind driving but I prefer to (drive). by other people.
15. Would you like (have) breakfast with eggs, children?
16. My brother is an architect. He loves (design). new buildings.
17. After (spend) two days (argue) about where to go for their holidays.
18. They decided (not go). to the cinema.
19. I was just about (leave). the office when the phone rang.
20. It would be not good (ask) Tom (do) that work.
21. I saw Paul (watch). television when came to see him.
22. I don’t mind (travel) by bus.
23. There is no point in (arrive) ..half an hour early.
24. It's no use (ask) children to work harder.
25. Let's go (fish) .today. There's nice wind.
26. After (spend) a week in that place, he decided to come back immediately.
27. Bill couldn’t stand (see) anyone (sit) round all time.
28. He has admitted (steal) his friend's car.
29. I see him (pass) ..my house everyday.
30. The grass needs (cut)..
31. She saw him (change) .the wheel.
32. I found a tree (lie) across the road.
33. I wasted hours (look) for this book.
34. Pardon me for (be) .late. It is very kind of you ( wait). for me
35. I still remember (hear) her (sing) this song.
36. Try (finish).. it. It is no use (complain).
37. I distinctly remember (pay) .him. I gave him two dollars
38. The teller was made (lie) down on the floor
39. It is difficult to get used to (eat). with chopsticks
40. I prefer (drive). to (be driven)
41. He refused ____________ ( answer) any more questions.
42. Where would you like ___________ ( have) lunch?
43. He hates answering the phone and just lets it __________ ( ring).
44. I’m too tired ___________ ( listen) to his boring stories.
45. If you want ___________ ( get) there before dark, you should _________ ( start) at once.
46. This book tells you how ___________ ( win) at games without actually cheating.
47. It isn’t good for children __________ ( eat) too many sweets.
48. She promised ____________ ( not do) that silly thing again.
49. He isn’t strong enough _____________ ( move) the washing machine to the other corner of the kitchen.
50. The police had made him ___________ ( tell) the truth.
51. After _________ ( spend) a week in New York, they decided __________ ( come) back.
52. Try to avoid _________ ( make) him angry.
53. Would you mind _________ ( show) me how to work the lift?
54. She apologized for __________ ( borrow) my car without __________ ( ask) for permission.
55. When at last I succeeded in __________ ( convince) him I wanted to get home quickly.
56. I distinctively remember ___________ ( pay) him. I gave him $10.
57. Don’t forget __________ ( take) a camera with you.
58. Oh, let’s wait until it stops ___________( rain).
59. He telephoned her __________ ( arrange) another meeting.
60. I tried ____________ ( explain) to him but he couldn’t understand.
61. Please forgive me for __________ ( not write) you soon.
62. There is no point in ___________ ( change) the battery.
63. In spite of __________ ( be) rich, he is not generous at all.
64. My parents advised me __________ ( not invite) too many people to the party.
65. The little girl is afraid of __________ ( cross) the road.
66. When I was a child, I hated ___________ (go) to bed early
67. You don’t need ____________ (iron) that shirt. It doesn’t need ___________ ( iron)
68. Please remember __________ ( turn off) the light when you go out.
69. One of the boys admitted ____________(break) the window.
70. How did the thief get into the kitchen? – I forgot ____________(shut ) the window.
71. We decided ___________ (buy) a new car.
72. They've got some work _____________(do).
73. Peter gave up _____________ (smoke) few months ago.
74. He'd like _____________ (fly) an aero plane.
75. I enjoy _______________ (write) picture postcards.
76. Do you know what ____________(do) if there's a fire in the shop?
77. Avoid ___________ (make) silly mistakes.
78. My parents wanted me _______________ (be) home at 11 o'clock.
79. I can't imagine Peter _______________ (go) by bike. 
80. He agreed ________________ (buy) a new car. 
81. The question is easy _______________ (answer).
82. The man asked me how _________________ (get) to the airport.
83. I look forward to ________________ (see) you at the weekend.
84. Are you thinking of _______________ (go) to London?
85. We decided ______________ (go) for a walk in the forest.
86. The teacher expected Sarah ________________ (work) hard.
87. I had to ask the boys (stop) ____________ (ride) _______________ their mini-scooters in the corridor.
88. Don't start (try) ________________ (learn) _____________ algebra before you have finished (learn) __________ (do) ___________ simple things in arithmetic.
89. We can't think of (buy) _____________ a new house before (sell) _____________ the old one.
90. I'd love (have) _____________ the opportunity of (meet) _______________you again.
91. Our teacher has promised (help) ______________ us (prepare) _____________for next week's test.
92. I hate (get up) _______________early in winter and (get ready) _______________in the dark.
93. If you can't fix that old thing, try (hit) ______________it with a hammer!
94. I saw her (sit) _________ at the bus stop, and I heard her (tell) __________her friend not to wait for her.
95. Poor Charles! The police suspected him of (try) ______________ (sell) ___________ stolen bicycles.
96. Can you manage (finish) ____________ (pack) ______________ these parcels alone? Bottom of FormTop of Form
97. A student can't learn (spell) _____________without (be) _________________ taught.
98. On (hear) _____________ her (speak) _______________everyone took her for a foreigner.
99. Have you ever watched people (try) ___________ (catch) ______________fish?
100. If you dislike (peel) ____________onions, try (wear) ____________ glasses and (hold) ______________ them under water while (do) __________________ so.
101. I promise to give you an opportunity (ask) ______________questions before (leave) _____________the classroom after (listen) _______________to my lesson.
102. It's stupid (risk) _______________(break) ______________a leg with those mini-scooters.
103. I must remember (remind) __________the students that this grammar point needs (revise)________
104. We mustn't risk (be) ______________ late for the concert.
105. I’m not in a hurry. I don’t mind_____________ (wait) for you.
106. I’ll lend you the book when I’ve finished_____________ (read) it.
107. How old were you when you learnt _____________ (drive).
108. My father gave up _____________ (smoke) three years ago.
109. Would you mind _____________ (keep) silent? I’m trying _____________ (study).
110. I always try to avoid_____________ (borrow) money from my friends.
111. The traffic was very heavy this morning, but I managed _____________ (get) to school on time.
112. Could you please stop _____________ (make) noise?
113. I hope _____________ (run) in the marathon next month.
114. Look! It’s starting _____________ (rain) again.
115. It was too late, so we decided_____________ (take) a taxi home.
116. My sister always enjoys _____________ (listen) to classical music.
117. I’ve put off _____________ (write) the letter so many times. I really must do it today.
118. Sarah gave up ____________(try) to find a job in this country and decided___________(go) abroad.
119. You can’t stop me _____________ (do) what I want.
120. They don’t have much money. They can’t afford_____________ (go) out very often.
121. I’m still looking for a job but I hope_____________ (find) something soon.
122. My mother can’t stand_____________ (stay) at home without doing anything.
123. How long have you been able_____________ (swim), John?
124. You must promise_____________ (not / be) late again.
125. When I saw her in that funny hat, I couldn’t help_____________ (laugh).
126. They refused_____________ (lend) him the money although he needed it badly.
127. Please, don’t forget_____________ (post) the letter for me today! It’s urgent.
128. Some people strongly dislike_____________ (hear) foul language.
129. If you want___________ (improve) English, you should practise____________ (speak) it more often.
130. By (work) .day and night he succeeded in (finish) the job in time.
131. The children are busy (collect) _________ shells on the beach.
132. The teacher promised (help) _________ us (prepare) _________ for the examination.
133. We regret (say) _________ that the lecture was dull and wasn’t worth (listen) _________ to.
134. There’s no (deny) _________ that he enjoys (listen) _________ to his own voice.
135. Is (boil) _________ or (fry) _________ the best way of (cook) _________ this fish ?
136. It’s no use your (ask) _________ him (lend) _________ you any money.
137. Can you manage(finish) _________ (write) _________ these reports by yourself ?
138. He advised me( consider) ________all the facts before (decide) ________(accept) _________ the job.
139. They refused (allow) _______ us (go) _______ in without (sign) _______ the book.
140. My uncle used to (show) _________ me where (go) _________ and what (buy) ________.
141. There’s nothing like (walk) _________ as a means of (keep) _________ fit.
142. Your doctor advised (go) ____ to bed early, so I really can’t understand your (want) ____ (stay) _____ up late.
143. We considered (give) ______her a dress for her birthday, but couldn’t help (buy) _____her some flowers, too.
144. There’s nothing (be) _________ done about it now except (tell) _________ the police the truth.
145. I remember (hear) ________ him (say) ________ the grass needed (cut) _______.
146. Would you mind (keep) _________ quiet for a moment ? I’m trying (fill) _________ in a form.
- It’s no use (ask) _________ children (keep) _________ quiet. They can’t help (make) _________ noise.
147. The miser spent all his time (count) _____ his money and (think) ______ up new hiding places. He kept (move) ____ it about because he was terrified of (be) ____ robbed. He used to (get) ____up at night (make) ___ sure it was still there.
148. They don’t allow (smoke) _________ in the auditorium; they don’t want (risk) _________ (set) _________ it on fire.
149. Would you like me (turn) ___ down the radio a bit ? - No, it’s all right. I’m used to (work) ____with the radio on.
150. We couldn’t help (laugh) ________ when he was making fun of himself.
IV. Supply the correct preposition and the gerund form of the verb in brackets 
Eg: Mary is fond...................... (swim)
Mary is fond of swimming. 
1. John interested .......................................... (buy) a new car. 
2. She is afraid ........................ (fail) the exam. 
3. Peter is busy .. (repair) the car at the moment. 
4. Thank you........................... (help) me 
5. We are looking forward ............................(see) you 
6. He is good ............................. (play) tennis 
7. I have no objection..................................... (carry) out the plan 
8. Jim got tired ................................ (wait) for us 
 9. We are bored ..(do) the same things everyday. 
10. He is excited.(travel) around the world.
V. Supply an appropriate preposition and verb form
1.     Alice isn’t interested ___in___(look) __looking__ for a new job.
2.     Henry is excited _________ (leave) _________ for India.
3.     You are capable _________ (do) _________better work.
4.     I have no excuse _________ (be) _________ late.
5.     I’m accustomed _________ (have) _________a big breakfast.
6.     The rain prevented us _______ (complete) _________the work.
7.     Fred is always complaining _________ (have) _________a headache.
8.     Instead _________ (study) _________Margaret went to a ball game with some of her friend.
9.     Thank you_________ (help) _________me to carry the packages to the post office.
10. Mrs. Grant insisted_________ (know) _________the whole truth.
11. He showed us how to get his house _____ (draw) ______a map.
12. You should take advantage_________ (live) _________here.
13. Laura had a good reason _______ (go, not) _______to class yesterday.
14. Everyone in the neighborhood participated_________ (search) _________for the lost child.
15. I apologized to Diane _______ (make) ________ her wait for me.
16. The weather is terrible tonight. I don’t blame you_________ (want, not) _________go to the meeting.
17. Who is responsible_________ (wash) _________and (dry) _________the dishes after dinner?
18. In addition_________ (go) _________to school full-time, Sam has a part-time job.
19. The angry look on his face stopped me_________ (speak) _________my mind.
20. Where should we go for dinner tonight? Would you object _________ (go) _________ to an Italian restaurant?
21. The thief was accused_________ (steal) _________a woman’s purse.
VI. Write the following sentences, using Gerund phrases 
Eg	 It is really quite easy to learn English
	à Learning English is really quite easy 
1. It was wonderful to see our old friends again. ( was)
.
2. It is useless to complain about that matter now. (is )
.
3. It was very uncomfortable to sit in one place for so long (was) .
4. It will be a lot of fun to go to that party next week (will)
.
5. It will be interesting to travel to Italy by boat. (will)
.
6. it was exciting to meet the president(was)
.
7. It is not so easy to write good compositions in English (is)
.
8. It takes about seven hours to drive from here to Dalat(takes)
.
9. It usually takes me forty minutes to get to school (takes)
.
10. It takes us eight hours to fly to Hanoi (takes)
.
VII. Rewrite the following sentences, using the gerund 
1. When did you begin to study English ?
.
2. Your hair needs to be cut.
.
3. He advised me to apply at once.
.
4. She recommends housewives to buy the big tins
.
5. They don't allow us to park here.
.
6. She never ceased to complain about prices.
.
7. I can't bear to be laughed at.
.
8. He continued to live in the country.
.
9. It started to rain.
.
10. The room needs to be painted .
.
VIII. Combine each pair of sentences into one sentences, using the Gerund 
Eg: 1.Alice made a mistake in her homework. She remembered it.
à Alice remembered making a mistake in her homework.
2. Tom asked me to remind him to buy a new shirt I forgot it.
à
3. Mr Pike taught John several years ago, He doesn't remember it.
à
4. This work must be done before we go home. We mustn't forget.
à
5. Mary planned to go to the concert last night. She forgot it.
à
6. Peter lived in the country when he was a boy. He doesn't remember it.
à
7. He took Jane to a party two months ago. He remembered it.
à
8. Grand’s mother often wears her glasses when she reads. Sometimes she forgets.
à
9. Helen didn't buy some meat. She forgot it.
à
10. Jim called his friend on his birthday. He remembered it.
à
IX. Rewrite the following sentences, Using Gerund phrases
Eg: 1. A good way of keeping fit is to swim everyday.
à Swimming everyday is a good way of keeping fit 
2. It takes a long time to learn a foreign language.
à
3. Clean the machine more often that will solve your problems
à
4. Grow your own food . It's less expensive
à
5. Give up smoking . I will make you feel better
à
6. It is cheaper to go by rail than by air
à
7. You are not allowed to smoke here.
à
8. It's not very pleasant to be in hospital
à
9. It's very difficult to wind surfing properly.
à
10. It's more difficult to speak a foreign language than to read it.
à
11. It is forbidden to walk on the grass.
à
12. One thing I can't do is swim on my back
à
13. It's difficult to be polite to someone you don't like.
à
14. It's not easy to change money here on a Saturday
à
15. It is impossible to park your car during office hours.
à
X. Combine two sentences using Infinitive with TO
She got up early. She wanted to go for a walk.
The teacher will give the bonus marks. He promised that.
This bag is too heavy. You can’t carry it.
We can’t refuse their invitation. It would look rude.
I met him again. It was surprised.
The film wasn’t good enough. I didn’t watch it.
Thanks for telling me the news. It was very kind of you.
XI. Rewrite the sentence using the suggestion
He locked the door. ( I observed him)
..
They force the children to have breakfast at home. ( They make)
..
He left the house early this morning. ( I saw)
..
My mother allows me to go to the party next Sunday. ( My mother lets)
..
Someone knocked the door angrily. ( She could hear)
..
A pavement artist drew a portrait. ( I watched)
..
The examiner told me to leave the bag outside. ( The examiner made)
..
The boy ran away from the house. ( She noticed)
..
9. I don’t intend to tell you my plans.	
I haven’t no intention..
10. Long found it difficult to concentrate on her lesson because of noise.
Long had difficulty
11. He tried to escape but the police stopped him.	
The police prevented him .
12. John began playing the piano ten years ago.	
John has...
13. I can’t possibly work in all this noise!	
It is impossible
14. Smoking is not allowed on the public buses. 
They don’t .
XII. Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the verbs
Mary: 	Hi! Nam. You managed ___________ (find) your way then?
Nam: 	Yes, in the end. There was a lot of traffic jams and the weather was very wet.
Mary:	Well, you’re here now. Let me ____________ (hang) up your rain coat.
Nam: 	Thank you.
Mary:	I’m glad you decided _________ (come) to my party. Everyone seems __________ (have) a good time. 	I invited many people. Well, “the more the merrier.”
Nam: 	Has Linda come?
Mary: 	She said she couldn’t _________ (come).
Nam:	And Lien?
Mary:	Yes. She came early, but she seemed __________ (leave) early, too. She was here with her boyfriend.
XIII. Complete the sentence with the correct verb form,(Passive gerund and infinitive)
He wants her ________ (finish) her homework as soon as possible.
I like ___________ (ask) many questions by the interviewers.
Are you bored with __________ (do) the same thing everyday?
They don’t mind __________ (keep) standing on the bus.
She was frightened of __________ (rob) by a stranger.
I can’t stop him _________ (talk) about his favorite football team.
Why don’t you hate ___________ (call) such a nickname by your friends?
I hope _____________ (offer) the job at the telephone company.
She could afford ____________ (buy) this luxury coat.
My close friend kept ___________ (tell) me about her idol.
XIV. Choose the best answer to complete the sentence
1. My brother likes ___________ funny stories.
	A. read	B. reads	C. reading	D. have read	
2. He was so interested in the football match that he forgot ___________ her.
	A. phone	 	B. to phone	C. phoning	D. phoned
3. My brother is fond of ___________ stamps.
A. collect	B. to collect	C. collected	D. collecting
4. I’m delighted ____________ that you can come on Saturday.
	A. hear	B. to hear	C. hearing	D. being heard
5. She was made _____________ all house work by herself.
	A. finish	B. to finish	C. finishing	D. finished
6. He prefers ______________ presents on his birthday.
	A. to give	B. giving	C. to be given	D. being given
7. I suggest ____________ the hospital before ___________ the police to look for him.
	A. call – ask	B. to call – to ask	C. calling – asking	D. to call – asking
8. She expected _____________ by her boyfriend at the station but he wasn’t there.
	A. to meet	B. meeting	C. to be met	D. being met
9. I knew I wasn’t the first _____________ her that she failed the exam again.
	A. to inform	B. informing	C. inform	D. informed
10. She _________ in Oxford. Then she moved to London.
A. gets used to living 	 B. used to living C. used to live 	D. is used to living
11. He kept _____________ for an explanation and she didn’t know how __________ him.
	A. asking – to answer	B. asking – answering	C. to ask – to answer	D. to ask – answering
12. He will always remember _______________ the gold medal for his victory.
	A. awarded	B. being awarded	C. to be awarded	D. to award
13. Would you like me ____________ down the radio a bit?
	A. turn	B. to turn	C. turning	D. to be turned
14. My brother wouldn’t ___________ his new camcorder.
	A. let me use	B. let me to use	C. let I use	D. let I to use
15. I will never forget _____________ her for the first time.
	A. see	B. saw	C. to see	D. seeing
16. Sally’s low test scores kept her from _____________ to the university.
	A. admitting	B. to admit	C. to be admitted	D. being admitted
17. She went out without ____________ by others.
	A. see	B. to see	C. seeing	D. being seen
18. No, that’s not what I meant ___________. How can I make you _______________?
	A. to say – understand	C. to say – understanding
	B. saying – to understand	D. saying – understanding
19. Will your sister let you _______ her new camcorder?
A. use 	B. to use	C. using	D. to using 
20. Mrs. Jones, I regret _____ you that your credit limit has been exceeded. 
A. inform 	B. to inform 	C. informing 	D. to informing 
21. I wanted to stop _____ some presents, but we didn't have enough time. 
A. to 	B. to buy 	C. buying 	D. to buying 
22. She didn’t want anyone _______ him about her wedding. 
A. tell 	B. to tell 	C. telling 	D. to telling 
23. He advised ______ the decision on my own
A. make 	B. me to make 	C. me making 	D. to making 
24. Did you remember _____ the letter? 
A. post 	B. to post 	C. posting 	D. to posting 
25. They used ___________ to the cinema a lot when they were at university.
	A. going	B. to go	C. to going	D. go
XV. Identify one mistake in each sentence and correct it
He found it hard repair the computer.
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How can you let such a silly incident wrecking your friendship?
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I couldn’t help being laughed when he told me that story.
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She has tried to wear three dresses and the blue one was the best.
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It cost me a lot but I don’t regret spend money on it.
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Remember check your answer before handing in your exam paper.
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He doesn’t like being pick up at school by his mother.
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They prevented the customers from leave the shop.
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It’s no use to persuade him. He has made up his mind.
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11. Sam warned me not saying anything during the tea ceremony, so I didn't say a word.
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Bottom of Form
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12. Our teacher won't allow us using dictionaries during the test.
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13. She just keeps make the same mistake over and over again.
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14. I have been trying phone Steve, but I still haven't been able to get in touch with him.
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15. Don't waste your time to look in the phone book. Just look the address up on the Internet.
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16. I know I've met her before. I remember to meet her at John's party last summer.
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17. My sister is very afraid of having watched ghost film on TV.
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18. Don’t you mind shuting the windows?
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19. Having fight the fire for 12 hours, the firemen were able to put it out.
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XVI. Fill in blank with Gerund or Present Participle
1. (Feel) ... hungry,