Task 4. Use either an infinitive or a gerund or both in the sentences below.
When did you begin ______________ (to study) English?
We had better start _____________ (to get) ready to the airport.
Peter continued ______________ (to read) long after his friends had gone to bed.
Lesley went on ____________ (to work) even though it was late.
After the presentation of the new financial document the Prime Minister went on __________ (to praise) the Chancellor.
The Prime Minister went on _________ (to praise) the Chancellor for more than an hour.
Jane stopped ____________ (to check) the oil level in the engine.
We are so happy! The baby has stopped ___________ (to wake) up during the night now.
Do you want to go on ____________ (to learn) another language after you have passed your German final test?
We’ll have to stop __________ (to get) petrol, the tank is practically empty.
My grandpa stopped __________ (to work) when he was 65.
Sorry, I am late. I had to stop __________ (to pick) up the children from school.
Margaret Thatcher was said to be slow at school but she went on __________ (to be) the Prime Minister.
Jane went on ___________ (to sleep) for another two hours.
The newcomer told us his name and went on ___________ (to introduce) us to his wife.
The meeting was so boring. The managing director went on __________ (to talk) for hours.
After discussing the economy, the minister went on __________ (to talk) about foreign policy.
As long as you see the doughnut, you are an optimist. As soon as you start __________(to see) the hole, you cease __________ (to be) an optimist, you are a pessimist.