Complete the sentences with a suitable word from exercise 2 use the correct verb forms

Exercises

53.1 Complete the sentences for each situation using –ing.

  1. A : What shall we go ?

      B : We could go to the zoo

      Answer : She suggested going to  the zoo

  2. A: Do you want to play tennis ?

      B: No, not really

      Answer : He didn’t fancy playing tennis

  3. A : You were driving too fast

      B : You’re right. Sorry !

      Answer : She admitted driving  too fast

  4. A : Let’s go swimming

      B : Good idea

      Answer : She suggested swimming

  5. A : You broke the DVD player

      B : No, I didn’t

      Answer : He denied broking the DVD player

  6. A : Can you wait a  few minute ?

      B : Sure, no problem

      Answer : They didn’t mind waiting a few minute 

53.2 Complate each sentence with one of the following verb

1. He tried to avoid answering my question
2. Could you please stop making so much noise ?
3. I enjoy listening to music
4. I considered applaying for the job, but in the end I decided against it
5. Have you finished reading the newspaper yet?
6. We need to change our routine. We can’t go on living like this
7. I don’t mind you using my phone, but please ask me first
8. My memory is getting worse. I keep forgeting things
9. I’ve put off paying this bill so many times. I really must do it today
10. What a stupid thing to do! Can you image anybody being so stupid ?
11. I’ve given up trying to los weight – it’s impossible
12. If you gamble, You risk losing your money.

53.3 Complete the sentences so that they mean the same as the first sentence

1. I can do what I want and you can’t stop me

        You can’t stop me doing what I want

1. It’s not a good idea to travel during the rush hour

         It’s better to avoid traveling during the rush hour

1. Shall we paint the kitchen next weekend instead of this weekend ?

         Shall we postpone painting until next weekend ?

1. Could you turn the music down, please ?

         Would you mind turning the music down, please ?

1. Please don’t interrupt all the time

         Would you mind not interrupting all the time ?

53.4 Use your own idea to Complete these sentences use –ing

   1. She’s a very interesting person. I always enjoy talking to her

   2. I’m not feeling very well. I don’t fancy going to Damon’s Party

   3. I’m afraid there aren’t any chairs. I hope you don’t mind sharing with me

   4. It was a beautiful day. So, suggested going out

   5. It was very funny. I couldn’t stop laughing

   6. My car isn’t very reliable. It keeps breaking down

Exercises

54.1 Complete the sentences for these situations

  1. A : Shall we get married ?

      B : Yes, let’s

      Answer : They decided to get married

  2. A : Please help me

      B : Ok

      Answer : She agreed to help him

  3. A : Can I carry your bag for you ?

      B : No, thanks. I can manage

      Answer : He offered to carry his bag

  4. A : Let’s meet at 8 o’clock

      B : Ok, fine

      Answer : They arranged to meet at 8 o’clock

  5. A : What’s your name ?

      B : I’m not going to tell you

      Answer : She refused to tell her name

  6. A : Please don’t tell anyone

      B : I won’t. I promise

      Answer : She promised not to tell anyone

54.2 Complete the sentences with a suitable verb

  1. Don’t forget to lock the door when you go out

  2. There was a lot of traffic, but we managed to arrive to the airport in time

  3. We couldn’t afford to live in London. It’s too expensive

  4. We’ve got new computer software in our office. I haven’t leart to use it yet

  5. Mark doesn’t know what happened. I decided not to tell him

  6. We were all afraid to speak. Nobody dared to speak anything

54.3 Put the verb into the correct from, to.. or –ing

  1. When I’m tired, I enjoy watching television. It’s relaxing. (watch)

  2. I’ve decided to look for another job. I need a change. (look)

  3. Let’s get a taxi. I don’t fancy to walk home. (walk)

  4. I’m not in a hurry. I don’t mind waiting. (wait)

  5. Tina ran in a marathon last week, but she filed to finish. (finish)

  6. I wish that dog would stop barking. It’s driving me crazy. (bark)

  7. Our neighbor threatened to call the police if we didn’t stop the noise. (call)

  8. We were hungry, so I suggested having dinner early. (have)

  9. Hurry up ! I don’t want to risk missing the train. (miss)

  10. They didn’t know I was listening to them. I pretended being asleep. (be)

54.4 Make a new sentence using the verb in brackets

  1. You’ve lose weight. (seem)

      You Seem to have lost weight

  2. Tom is worried about something. (Appear)

      Tom appear to worry about something

  3. You know a lot of people. (Seem)

      You seem to know a lot of people

   4. My English is getting better. (Seem)

       My English seems to get better

  5. That car has broken down.( Appear)

      That car appear to has broken down

  6. David forgets thing. (Tend)

      David tends to forget things

  7. They have solved the problem. (Claim)

      They claim to have solved the problem

54.5 Complete each sentences using what/how/where/whether + these verbs

  1. Do you know how to get to John’s house ?

  2. Would you know what to do if there was a fire in the building ?

  3. You’ll never forget how to ride a bicycle once you’ve learnt

  4. I’ve been invited to the party, but I haven’t decided whether to go or not

  5. my room is very untidy. I’ve got so many things and I don’t know where to put them

  6. I have some clothes to wash. Can you show me how to use the washing machine ?

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Complete the sentences with the correct verbs below. — Дополните предложения правильными глаголами ниже.

In hot weather, the kids usually hang around the village square. — В жаркую погоду, дети, как правило, болтаются по деревенской площади.

When you live in a big city, you have to put up with noise, traffic and pollution. — Когда вы живете в большом городе, вы должны мириться с шумом, движением и загрязнением окружающей среды.

You can bump into an old friend from school anywhere — even on holiday. — Вы можете столкнуться со старым другом из школы в любом месте — даже на отдыхе.

The doctor tried to the calm patients down. — Врач попытался успокоить пациентов.

He is often punished by his teacher because he likes to fool around. – Его часто наказывает учитель, потому что он любит пошалить.

Teenagers often do not get on with their younger brothers and sisters. — Подростки часто не ладят со своими младшими братьями и сестрами.

Which is the most embarrassing place where your mobile can go off? — Какое самое неловкое место, где ваш телефон может выключиться?

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