Excercises

Complete the sentence for each situation using –ing

1.-What shall we do?
 -We could go to zoo
She suggested going to the zoo
2.-Do you want to play tennis?
-No, not really
He didn’t fancy to playing tennis
3.-You were driving too fast

-You’re right. Sorry!
She admitted driving too fast
4.-Let’s go swimming

-Good idea!
She suggested going to swimming
5.-You broke the DVD player

-No I didn’t!
He denied breaking the DVD player
6.-Can you wait a few minutes?

-Sure, no problem
They didn’t mind to waiting a few minutes 

Complete each sentences with one of the following verbs.

Answer	Apply	Be	Forget	Listen	Live
Lose	Make	Pay	Read	Try	Use

 1.     He tried to avoid answering my question.
2.     Could you please stop making so much noise?
3.     I enjoyed listeningto music.
4.     I considered applying for the job, but in the end I decide 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 forgetting 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 imagine anybody being so stupid?
11.   I’ve given up trying to lose weight – it’s impossible.
12.   If you gamble, you risk losing your money.
 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.
2.It’s not a good idea to travel during the rush hour.

It’s better to avoid  travelling during the rush hour.
3.Shall we paint the kitchen next weekend instead of this weekend?

Shall we postpone painting the kitchen until next weekend?
4.Could you turn the music down, please?

Would you mind turning the music down, please?
5.Please don’t interrupt all the time.

Would you mind not interrupting, all the time?
Use your own ideas 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 out.
3.I’m afraid there aren’t any chairs. I hope you don’t mind if I sitting here.
4.It was a beautiful day, so I suggested to enjoying the day.
5.It was very funny. I couldn’t stop to laughing.
6.My car isn’t very reliable. It keeps making me upset.
 Complete the sentences for these situations.

1.-shall we get married?

-yes, let’s
They decide to get married
2.-Please help me.

-OK.
She agreed to help him
3.-Can I carry your bag for you?

-No, thanks. I can manage
.He offered to carry her bag
4.-let’s meet at 8 o’clock.

-OK, fine.
They arranged to meet at 8 o’clock
5.-What’s your name?

-I’m not going to tell you.
She refused to tell her name
6.-Please don’t tell anyone.

-I won’t. I promise.
She promised that she can’t tell anyone 
Complete each sentence 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 get 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 learnt 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 say or to say anything.
 Put the verb into the correct form, to…. Or – ing.

1.     When I’m tired, I enjoy watching television. It’s relaxing. (watch)
2.     I’ve decided looking 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 hurry. I don’t mind waiting. (wait)
5.     Tina ran in a marathon last week, but she failed 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 a sleep. (be)
 Make a new sentence using the verb in brackets.

1.You’ve lost weight. (seem)
You seem to have lost weight
2.Tom is worried about something. (appear)
Tom appears to be worned 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 be getting better
5.That car has broken down. (appear)
That car appear have broken down
6.David forgets things. (tend)
David tend to forgets things
7.They have solved the problem. (claim)
They claim to have solved the problem 
Complete each sentence using what/how/where/whether + these verbs.

Do

Get

Go

Put

Ride

Use

 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?