Question

II. Writing
Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form: infinitive or gerund.
Scotland was the perfect place (1) ...
(grow up). My parents had spent
years (2) ...
(save up) because they wanted (3)
(buy) a small farmhouse in the Scottish Highlands. Shortly after I was born, their
dream came true and our new life in the country began. I was probably too young
(4)..
(appreciate) the fresh air and breathtaking views, but as I grew
up, I began (5).....
.. (enjoy) exploring the unspoilt countryside. I soon
got used to (6).....
(have) to walk miles to the shops, and since it was
too far (7) ......
(travel) to the nearest primary school, my parents did
their best (8) .......
(educate) me at home.​

Answer 1

1. to grow up

2. saving up

3. to buy

4. to apprciatе

5. enjoying

6. having

7. to travel

8. to educate