Give correct form of the wordsin the bracket

1.( Feel) ……….. hungry, he went into the kitchen and opened the fridge.

2.My boss spends two hours a day ( travel) …….to work

3.( Swim) ………. is my favourite sport.

4.One of life’s pleasure is ( have) ……….breakfast in bed.

5. ( Whistle) ………. to himself, he walked down the road.

6.In spite of ( miss) ………… the train , we arrived on time.

7.They found the money ……….( lye) on the ground.

8.He was trapped in a (burn)……….. house.

9.I’m tired of …………( work)  eight hours a day.

10.She always puts off (go) ………… to the dentist.

11.She admitted ( kill) …………………………..her husband.

12.I regret ( write) …………… her that letter.

13.I enjoy ( play)……..….…  tennis with my friends.

14.Martin denied (see) ………..….. the accused man on the day of the crime.

15.( Tell) ………….. me that she would never speak to me again , she picked up her stuff and stormed out of the house.

16.– Will you enter for the next eloquence contest? 

- (Win) ……….…… twice , I don’t want to try again. Let’s give chances to other.

17.( Improve ) ………….. her English Pia’s promotion prospects  are much better. 

Give correct form of the wordsin the bracket

1.( Feel) ……….. hungry, he went into the kitchen and opened the fridge.

2.My boss spends two hours a day ( travel) …….to work

3.( Swim) ………. is my favourite sport.

4.One of life’s pleasure is ( have) ……….breakfast in bed.

5.( Whistle) ………. to himself, he walked down the road.

6.In spite of ( miss) ………… the train , we arrived on time.

7.They found the money ……….( lye) on the ground.

8. He was trapped in a (burn)……….. house.

9. I’m tired of …………( work)  eight hours a day.

10.She always puts off (go) ………… to the dentist.

11.She admitted ( kill) …………………………..her husband.

12.I regret ( write) …………… her that letter.

13.I enjoy ( play)……..….…  tennis with my friends.

14.Martin denied (see) ………..….. the accused man on the day of the crime.

15.( Tell) ………….. me that she would never speak to me again , she picked up her stuff and stormed out of the house.

16. – Will you enter for the next eloquence contest? 

- (Win) ……….…… twice , I don’t want to try again. Let’s give chances to other.

17. ( Improve ) ………….. her English Pia’s promotion prospects  are much better. 

Exercise 2: Give the correct forms of the verbs in the blankets.

My boss spends two hours a day (travel) ________________________ to work.

 (Swim) ___________________________ is my favorite sport.

I enjoy (play) _________________________ tennis with my friends.

In spite of (miss) ______________________ the train, we arrived on time.

______________________ (complete) the book, he had a holiday.

The man denied (be) ________________________ at the scene of the accident last night.

________________ (park) the car about a kilometer from the stadium, I walked the rest of the way.

(take) _______________________ the umbrella with him, he went out in the heavy rain.

I have to work hard these days. I am always busy (do) _______________________ my homework.

I suggested (spend) ________________________ the day in the garden.

I.            Use the correct form of the verb : GERUND or INFINITIVE :

1.      Children enjoy (read) __________________ comics and picture books.

2.      My younger brother is afraid of (stay) __________________ at home alone.

3.      He used to (take) ____________________ a bus to his office.

4.      She intends (spend) ____________________ her summer holiday in Spain.

5.      My brother wants (take) ___________________ a trip next week.

6.      Lan should (go) ____________________ to bed early.

7.      We dislikes (repeat) ____________________ poems.

8.      It is very sad (stay) ___________________ at home at weekends. (stay)

9.      We decided (rent) __________________ a house having a swimming pool.

10.   I used (smoke) ___________ 20 cigarettes a day, but he has given up (smoke) _____.

11.   Stop (argue) __________________ and start (work) ___________________.

12.   Did you remember (turn) __________ off the lights when (go) _________________ out.

13.   I remember (meet) ___________________ you before.

14.   You’ll be able (do) ___________________ yourself when you are older.

15.   We began (talk) ________________ about next year’s holiday two weeks ago.

16.   I finished (read) _________________ the book and went to bed.

17.   You seem (know) ____________ this area well. – Yes, I am used (live) __________.

18.   I am looking forward to (see) _________________ good response from your company.

19.   I hate (look after) _________________ a crying child.

20.   She always practices (score) ____________ by (shoot) ___________ some hoops.

21.   Are you free now ? No, I am busy (tidy) __________________ my bedroom.

22.   I suggest (go) ___________________ on a day-trip to the countryside on the weekend.

23.   Can you help me (fix) _____ the energy-saving bulb because it helps (save) _______ energy.

24.   It is very interesting (join) _____________________ in the Y & Y club.

25.   Could you (do) ________________ me a favor ?

26.   He joins the Y & Y club because he likes (take) _____________ part in social activities.

27.   Please give the form to your teacher and ask her (sign) __________________ in it.

28.   I don’t mind (travel) _________________ by train.

29.   I am very fond of (visit) _________________ other countries.

30.   Have you finished (clean) ___________________ the kitchen yet ?

31.   Good bye. I hope (see) __________________ you soon.

32.   You must stop (work) __________________ hard. It is bad for you.

33.   The weather is very nice, so I suggest (go) _________________ for a walk.

34.   I am tired. I would like (go) _________________ to bed.

35.   I am trying (finish) ___________________ my work. Please stop (talk) _________________.

36.   They were very angry and refused (talk) _________________ to us.

37.   We invited Ann to the party, but she didn’t want (come) __________________.

38.   I went (hike) ____________________ with some friends in Chau Thoi Mountain.

39.   Don’t forget (send) ______________ me a postcard when you have arrived there.

40.   I like (think) ________ about things carefully before (make) __________________ a decision.

41.   Don’t try (persuade) __________ me. Nothing can make me (change) ___________ my mind.

42.   I prefer (walk) _________________ to (drive) ______________________.

43.   Don’t forget (lock) ________________ the door before (go) _________________ to bed.

44.   Does your jacket need (wash) ____________ ? ~ No, but you need (iron) ________________ it.

45.   Did you succeed in (solve) _______ the problem ? Let me (suggest) _______ some solutions.

46.   Ask him (come) _________ in. Don’t keep him (stand) _________________ at the door.

47.   It was a really good holiday. I really enjoyed (be) _________________ by the sea again.

48.   I don’t mind (walk) __________________ home, but I’d rather (get) ________________ a taxi.

49.   Uncle Ho devoted his life (gain) _________________ the independence for our country.

50.   The youth can participate in different programs such as (raise) _______________ funds for the poor and (plant) ________________ trees along the sidewalk.

I.            Use the correct form of the verb : GERUND or INFINITIVE :

1.      Children enjoy (read) __________________ comics and picture books.

2.      My younger brother is afraid of (stay) __________________ at home alone.

3.      He used to (take) ____________________ a bus to his office.

4.      She intends (spend) ____________________ her summer holiday in Spain.

5.      My brother wants (take) ___________________ a trip next week.

6.      Lan should (go) ____________________ to bed early.

7.      We dislikes (repeat) ____________________ poems.

8.      It is very sad (stay) ___________________ at home at weekends. (stay)

9.      We decided (rent) __________________ a house having a swimming pool.

10.   I used (smoke) ___________ 20 cigarettes a day, but he has given up (smoke) _____.

II. Give the correct form of the verb in the blanket.

1. There (be) ____________ a table, a fridge and four chairs in the kitchen.

2. Where is your sister? – She (read) __________________ in her room.

3. (He/brush) _____________his teeth twice a day?

4. I (meet) ______________ my old friend some days ago.

5. Our school performance (start) ________ late last Sunday because of the heavy rain.

6. They (never/ visit) ______________ Nha Trang before.

7. What (you/do) __________________ tomorrow morning?

8. You should (help) _______________ our mom with the housework.

Your answers

1. 2. 3. 4.

II. Use the correct form of the verb : GERUND or INFINITIVE :

1. Children enjoy (read) __________________ comics and picture books.

2. My younger brother is afraid of (stay) __________________ at home alone. 

3. He used to (take) ____________________ a bus to his office.

4. She intends (spend) ____________________ her summer holiday in Spain. 

5. My brother wants (take) ___________________ a trip next week.

6. Lan should (go) ____________________ to bed early.

7. We dislikes (repeat) ____________________ poems.

8. It is very sad (stay) ___________________ at home at weekends. (stay)

9. We decided (rent) __________________ a house having a swimming pool.

10. I used (smoke) __________________ 20 cigarettes a day, but he has given up (smoke) _________________.

11. Stop (argue) __________________ and start (work) ___________________.

12. Did you remember (turn) ___________________ off the lights when (go) _________________ out.

13. I remember (meet) ___________________ you before.

14. You’ll be able (do) ___________________ yourself when you are older.

15. We began (talk) ________________ about next year’s holiday two weeks ago.

16. I finished (read) _________________ the book and went to bed. 

17. You seem (know) __________________ this area well. – Yes, I am used (live) _____________________.

18. I am looking forward to (see) _________________ good response from your company.

19. I hate (look after) _________________ a crying child.

20. She always practices (score) ___________________ by (shoot) ___________________ some hoops.

21. Are you free now ? No, I am busy (tidy) __________________ my bedroom.

22. I suggest (go) ___________________ on a day-trip to the countryside on the weekend.

23. Can you help me (fix) _______________ the energy-saving bulb because it helps (save) _____________ energy.

24. It is very interesting (join) _____________________ in the Y & Y club.

25. Could you (do) ________________ me a favor ?

26. He joins the Y & Y club because he likes (take) _____________ part in social activities.

27. Please give the form to your teacher and ask her (sign) __________________ in it.

28. I don’t mind (travel) _________________ by train.

29. I am very fond of (visit) _________________ other countries.

30. Have you finished (clean) ___________________ the kitchen yet ?

Read the paragraph and fill in each blank with a given word/phrase.

wardrobe; microwave oven; cupboard, curtains; stove; bed; dishwasher; fridge

Today I woke up feeling great! I got up from (1) ..............., put my feet on the rug next to my bed and opened the window (2) ..................... to see what the weather was like. Then I went to the bathroom and had a shower. After that I brushed my teeth and went into my room again. I took a sweater and a pair of jeans from the (3) ..................... . Mum was preparing breakfast when I went into the kitchen. It smelt delicious! I opened the (4) ..................... and picked up a cup from a shelf. Then I opened the (5) ..................... and tôk out a carton of milk. I put my cup of milk inside the (6) ..................... to get warm and used the (7) ..................... to make some pancakes. I like them with a lot of strawberry jam! I sat the table to keep my mum company and when I finished breakfast I put my dirty cup and plate inside the (8) ..................... .

Exercise 6: Whichs verb form is correct?

1. a. Passing the kitchen, he stopped drinking/ to drink a large glass of water.

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b. They stopped talking/ to talk when the teacher walked into the classroom.

2.  a. Although she asked him to stop, he went on tapping/ to tap his pen on the table.

b.  Dr Harris welcomed the members of the committee and went on introducing/ to introduce the subject of the meeting.

3.  a. I regret telling/ to tell you that the model you want is out of stock.

b.  It cost me a fortune, but I don’t regret spending/ to spend a year travelling around the world.

4.  a. Remember checking/ to check your answer before handing in your exam paper.

b.  I remember putting/ to put the money in the top drawer, but it’s not there now.

5.  a. Have you forgotten meeting/ to meet me years ago?

b.  Don’t forget finding out/ to find out how many people are coming on Saturday.

6.  a. I tried taking/ to take some aspirin, but the pain didn’t go away.

b.  I tried getting/ to get the table through the door, but it was too big.

7.  a.  He needs working/ to work harder if he wants to make progress.

b.  It’s difficult problem. It needs thinking/ to think about very carefully.

8.  a. I think Nick meant breaking/ to break that glass. It didn’t look like an accident.

b.  If we want to get there by 7.00, thet means getting/ to get up before 5.00.