1. I suggest asking for help. 2. I can’t stand listening to jazz music. 3. This year Steve plans to…
1. I suggest asking for help.
2. I can’t stand listening to jazz music.
3. This year Steve plans to buy a house.
4. I’m tired of doing the same exercise.
5. I can only hope everything turns out well.
6. You should pay more attention in class.
7. Let’s eat out tonight.
8. There’s no point in complaining. He won’t listen to you.
9. I am happy to hear that you’ve settled into your new school.
10. I don’t know how to drive a car.
11. John enjoys listening to pop music.
12. Kate spends a long time talking on the phone every day.
13. Tom is really looking forward to going on holiday to Italy this summer.
14. There’s no use trying to talk to him; he won’t listen.
15. If you can’t fix it yourself, I suggest calling a plumber.
16. Sue promised to study harder.
17. The suspect denied stealing the old woman’s purse.
18. Her parents don’t let her stay out late.
19. After doing the household chores, I always relax on the sofa.
20. I am really looking forward to visiting EuroDisney at Christmas.
21. The new James Bond movie is worth seeing.
22. It was really kind of David to give you a lift home.
Infinitive or -ing form:
1. A: I regret announcing that the exhibition has finished.
B: Really? I regret not going last weekend.
2. A: You didn’t remember posting the letters.
B: I don’t remember you asking me.
3. A: Let’s stop eating something.
B: Again! You should stop eating so much.
4. A: Why don’t you try taking an aspirin?
B: I think I’ll try getting some rest.
5. A: I meant to call you last night but I got home quite late.
B: That’s OK. I know your job often means working late.
6. A: Mary is afraid to tell her parents about the trip.
B: I know. I’m afraid of asking them too.
7. A: Did he go on talking all afternoon at the meeting?
B: No, he actually went on inviting us all out for dinner.
8. A: Let’s not stay in. I’d prefer eating out tonight, wouldn’t you?
B: You know me, I always prefer eating out to cooking.
9. A: I’m sorry to call so late but I need a favor.
B: That’s OK. I’m sorry for not answering the phone quicker.
10. A: The car needs washing.
B: I know. I wanted to take it to the car wash, but I didn’t have time.
11. A: I hate asking, but would you do the cleaning?
B: Sure, but remember, I hate washing the dishes.
12. A: I’ll never forget visiting Moscow. It was fantastic.
B: Yes, you were having such a good time that you forgot to send me a postcard!
1-to pay
2-going
3-buying
4-waiting
5-cleaning
6-collecting
7-to work
8-to join
9-to go
10-to buy
11-making