-ING / TO INFINITIVE ACTIVITIES
1.Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets using the to-infinitive, the -ing form or both
1. I really miss playing tennis like I used to.
2. I’m sorry. I meant to write to you but I’ve been busy.
3. Harry says he doesn’t remember meeting Sally before.
4. Martin failed to pay the rent on time yet again.
5. It’s not worth buying a return ticket.
6. Have you ever considered working as a teacher?
7. I promise I won’t forget to feed the cat.
8. We’ve arranged to meet outside the school at 4.30
9. If you’ve got a headache, why don’t you try taking an aspirin?
10. I can’t imagine not having a dog!
11. We saw her approach / approaching the house.
12. I hate playing tennis, but I would love to learn
13. She wants me to phone her parents.
14. She can’t help getting into trouble.
15. You shouldn’t have left the building without saying goodbye to everybody
16. I told her everything I knew and now I regret doing so.
17. She forgot to do her homework.
18. They didn’t stop talking until the teacher told them.
19. She can’t afford to buy a house here.
20. After leaving University, she got a job in tourism.
21. We didn’t use to spend our holidays abroad, but we got used to visiting a new country each summer.
22. Instead of tidying his room, he decided to watch a film
23. I don’t mind waiting for him
24. It is impossible to solve this problem.
25. You should try not to break the glass.
26. We weren’t able to open the door before breaking the lock.
27. Swimming is good for you.
28. The teacher let us eat our sandwich.
29. I remember playing videogames when I was ten.
30. You must promise not to tell this secret to anyone.
31. I am looking forward to seeing you.
32. It's no use waiting any longer.
33. He warned her not to touch the wire.
34. Don't forget to lock the door before going
35. My mother told me not to speak to anyone about it.
36. He tried to explain but she refused to listen
37. At dinner she annoyed me by smoking between the courses.
38. He decided to disguise himself by dressing as a monster.
39. I am beginning to understand what you mean.
40. These boys like playing games but hate doing lessons.
41. I couldn't help overhearing what you said.
42. I don't allow smoking in my sitting room.
43. I don't allow anyone to smoke in my sitting room.
44. Please go on writing I don't mind waiting
45. He wore dark glasses to avoid being recognized.
46. Before giving evidence you must swear to speak the truth.
47. Stop talking, I am trying to finish a letter.
48. His doctor advised him to give up smoking
49. People used to make fire by rubbing two sticks together.
50. They are used to having breakfast early.
51. Some people seem to have a passion for writing in the newspapers.
52. It is easy to learn that lesson.
