To advise to allow to permit to forbid to recommend to encourage
gerund |
infinitive |
the verb is a) followed by a nominal element (noun/pronoun in the possessive case) or no nominal element b) used in the active voice |
the verb is a) followed by any other nominal element
b) used in the passive voice |
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TASK 33. Fill in the blanks with the gerunds and/or the infinitives and/or that-clauses used as direct objects.
Andy Tucker attempted ___________ (to earn) money by gambling.
Avoid ____________ (to waste) so much money on trifles next time.
Banks encourage people’s _____________ (to borrow) money.
Do you mind ______________ (to go) by taxi?
Do you suggest ___________ (to accept) his proposal?
Don’t mention my ____________ (to kiss) Ralf to anyone, OK?
Don’t risk _____________ (to be expelled) for your absenteeism.
Everyone enjoys __________ (to get) presents.
Forgive his ___________ (to be) so rude.
Franny could not resist ___________ (to eat) a good meal.
George practices ______________ (to womanize) on a regular basis.
Have you started _____________ (to read) the book yet?
Here on the ranch I miss ____________ (to go) to the theatre so much.
I appreciate you ____________(to take) the trouble to answer all those letters.
I can understand ___________ (to be) late once or twice a week.
I can’t stand ______________ (to deal) with dishonesty.
I dislike ____________ (to talk) idly.
I intended ____________ (to pay) for all the damage done.
Imagine all the people ____________ (to live) their life in peace.
In winter I often fancy ____________ (to swim) in a warm sea.
Jane Eyre’s aunt forbade ____________ (to complain).
Jeff Peters proposed ____________ (to found) a new college.
Johnny denied ______________ (to be) at Carol’s last evening.
Lack of funding has seriously delayed ____________ (to complete) the project.
Let’s go ______________ (to shop)!
Let’s postpone _______________ (to discuss) this issue.
Mary admitted _____________ (to cheat) at the exam.
Michael would not even bother _________ (to ask) about his aunt’s health.
Most men cannot endure ___________ (to be made) fun of.
Mrs Randolf couldn’t bear ___________ (to talk) about her former husband.
My boss has permitted ____________ (to take) a longer lunch-break.
Pardon me _____________ (to speak) so frankly.
Please excuse my _____________ (to be) late.
Please finish ____________ (to write) and put down your pens.
Richard is always busy _____________ (to argue) with his mother.
Robin can’t help ___________ (to be) charming.
Students are not allowed _____________.(to use) their phones while writing tests.
The students tried to escape ______________ (to resit) their French exam.
This experiment involves ______________ (to grow) crystals.
Try to prevent Mike’s __________ (to get) into trouble.
The plan is worth ___________ (to consider).
Vera recollected ___________ (to see) James before.
Visitors are advised ______________ (to visit) the botanical gardens with a guide.
We detest ___________ (to go) to parties.
Why don’t you consider ___________ (to work) abroad for a while?
Will you continue ____________ (to attend) these classes?
You will never cease _____________ (to amaze) me!
The following verbs and expressions can be followed by the direct object expressed either by gerund or by the infinitive with a difference in meaning:
