Verb + Ing (enjoy doing / stop doing etc) and Verb + to.. (decide to... / forget to.. etc)

Exercises

53.1 Complete the sentences for each situation using -ing.

1. A : What shall we do?
    B : We could go to the zoo.
     -> She suggested going to the zoo
2. A : Do you want to play tennis?
    B : No, not really.
     -> He didn't fancy playing tennis
3. A : You were driving too fast.
    B : You're right. Sorry!
     -> She admitted driving too fast
4. A : Let's go swimming.
    B : Good idea!
     -> She suggesed going for a swim
5. A : You broke the DVD player.
    B : No, I didn't!
     -> He denied breaking the DVD player
6. A : Can you wait a few minutes?
    B : Sure, no problem.
    -> They didn't mind waiting a few minutes

53.2 Complete each sentences with one of the following verbs (in the correct form)

1. He tried to avoid answering my question.
2. Could you please stop making so much noise?
3. I enjoy listening to music.
4. I considered applying for the job, but in the end I decided 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 triying to lose weight - it's impossible.
12. If you gamble, you risk losing your money.

53.3 Complete the sentences so that they mean the same as the first sentences.

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?

53.4 Use your own ideas to complete these sentences. Use -ing.

1. She's a very interesting person. I always enjoy working with her.
2. I'm not felling very well. I don't fancy playing anything.
3. I'm afraid there aren't any chairs. I hope you don't mind booking one for me.
4. It was a beautiful day, so I suggested playing with my friend.
5. It was very funny. I couldn't stop laughing all day long.
6. My car isn't very reliable. It keeps being broken.

Exercises

54.1 Complete the sentences for these situations.

1. A : Shall we get married?
    B : Yes, let's.
    -> They decided to get married.
2. A : Please help me.
    B : OK.
    -> She agreed to help him.
3. A : Can I carry your bag for you?
    B : No, thanks. I can manage.
    -> He offered to carry her bag.
4. A : Let's meet at 8 o'clock.
    B : OK, fine.
    -> He arranged to meet at 8 o'clock.
5. A : What's your name?
    B :  I'm not going to tell you.
    -> She refused to tell her name.
6. A : Please don't tell anyone.
     B: I won't promise.
    -> She promised to not tell anyone.

54.2 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 learn 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 not to share anything.

54.3 Put the verb into the correct form, to ... or -ing. (See Unit 53 for verbs + -ing)

1. When I'm tired, I enjoy watching television. It's relaxing.
2. I've decided looking for another job. I need a change.
3. Let's get a taxi. I don't fancy to walk home.
4. I'm not in a hurry. I don't mind waiting.
5. Tina ran in a marathon last week, but she failed to finish.
6. I wish that dog would stop barking. It's driving me crazy.
7. Our neighbor threatened to call the police if we didn't stop the noise.
8. We were hungry, so I suggested having dinner early.
9. Hurry up! I don't want to risk missing the train.
10. They didn't know I was listening to them. I pretended being asleep.

54.4 Make a new sentence using the verb in brackets.

1. You've lost weight.                       (seem)          They seem to have lost weight.
2. Tom is worried about something  (appear)       We are appears to be worried about something.
3. You know a lot of people.            (seem)          Indra seem to know a lot of people.
4. My English is getting beter.          (seem)         My English seems to be getting better.
5. That car has broken down.          (appear)        I appears that car has broken down.
6. David forget things.                        (tend)        Rian tends to forget things.
7. They have solved the problem.      (claim)      The claim to have solved the problem.  

54.5 Complete each sentence using what/how/where/whether + these verb

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?