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7 Use the gerund of the verb in brackets:

a) in active or passive voice:

1 He looked forward to (to meet) his parents. 2 You can’t be afraid of (to hurt) unless you’ve been hurt. 3 He insisted on (to send) him instead of me. 4 My sister would never leave without (to see) me. 5 He showed no sign of (to know) them. 6 I was annoyed at (to interrupt) every other moment. 7 I’ve always liked (to take) risks. 8 He hated (to remind) people of their duties or (to remind) of his. 9 In (to discuss) the problem they touched upon some very interesting items. 10 The operator can set the button or (to press) the pedal. 11 He was good at (to gather) mushrooms. 12 Raymond didn’t like (to call) Ray. 13 The host broke the awkward silence by (to invite) the guests to proceed to the dining-room. 14 He tried to avoid (to see) 15 He had the most irritating habit of (to joke) at the wrong moment. 16 I appreciated (to invite) to your home. 17 Do you mind (to examine) the list.

b) in any appropriate form:

1 (To speak) without (to think) is (to shoot) without aim. 2 Do you know what is peculiar about the English rule of (to drive)? 3 Excuse me for (to give) you so much trouble. 4 Since Tom was his best friend he helped him without (to ask). 5 He confessed (to forget) that he was to come on Friday. 6 After (to look) through and (to sort) out the letters, they were registered and filed. 7 He suddenly stopped (to read). There was no point in (to go) on. 8 When they had finished (to write) this letter they read the whole correspondence from beginning to end. 9 It’s no good (to deny) it. 10 I don’t remember (to ask) this question. 11 Then he mentioned (to be) in hospital last year. 12 She stopped (to answer) my letters and I wondered what the matter might be. 13 She reproached me for not (to keep) my promise. 14 Try and help the nurse by (to keep) quiet and tidy. 15 She never lost the power of (to form) quick decisions.

8 A) Change the sentences using the gerund after the verbs to need, to want, to require, to deserve and the adjective worth:

1 Oh, dear! You mustn’t drink this water. Filter it first. 2 You should read this book. 3 I think it’s necessary to praise Nick He’s got an excellent mark in English. 4 You don’t have to buy a dictionary. You can use mine. 5 Don’t forget to invite them to the party. 6 You should polish your shoes. 7 It’s time to have your hair cut. 8 You shouldn’t speak of this matter at the meeting. 9 This film is rather boring. You’ better go to the cinema next week. 10 You should clean your coat. 11 It’ll be useful if you see this exhibition. 12 You should water the roses and cut off the dead branches. 13 You should take this dress to the dry-cleaner’s.

b) Make the sentences using the gerund after the verbs to excuse, to forgive, to pardon, to prevent:

MODEL: to interrupt

Excuse my/me interrupting you.

Excuse me for interrupting you.

1 To ring you up so early. 2 To remind you of your debt. 3 To spend his own money. 4 To come late. 5 Not to see you off yesterday. 6 To give you so much trouble. 7 To ask you for help again. 8 To remind you of your promise. 9 Not to ring you up on Monday. 10 To miss an appointment on Friday. 11 To forget our arrangement to meet on Sunday. 12 To say it.

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