Question

Put the verbs in brackets into -ing form or the correct form of the infinitive. Pay attention to prepositions.
1. She had not even got round (to ask) for anything yet because she was too busy to tell him about her granddaughter. 2. Don't waste time (to read) love stories. 3. He remembered (to pass) on most of the information but omitted (to mention) one of the most important facts. 4. The baby was round and very red, with dark curly hair. "Fancy her (to have) hair. I thought they were born bald", said Raymond. 5. He was afraid (to tell) his parents that he had broken the neighbour's window. 6. I can't face (to listen) to this nonsense for more than an hour. 7. Mike usually spent time (to do nothing). 8. Jane was accused (to commit) that terrible crime. 9. She can't get used (to work) for such a large company. 10. I advise you (to look) for another job.

Answer 1

Відповідь:

1) asking

2) reading

3) to pass, to mention

4) having

5) to tell

6) listening

7) doing nothing

8) of committing

9) to working

10) to look

Answer 2

1. She had not even got round **to asking** for anything yet because she was too busy telling him about her granddaughter.

2. Don't waste time **reading** love stories.

3. He remembered **passing** on most of the information but omitted **to mention** one of the most important facts.

4. The baby was round and very red, with dark curly hair. "Fancy her **having** hair. I thought they were born bald", said Raymond.

5. He was afraid **to tell** his parents that he had broken the neighbour's window.

6. I can't face **listening** to this nonsense for more than an hour.

7. Mike usually spent time **doing nothing**.

8. Jane was accused **of committing** that terrible crime.

9. She can't get used **to working** for such a large company.

10. I advise you **to look** for another job.