Question

Which verb form is correct?

1.      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.

2.      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.

3.      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.

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

b. I tried taking/ to take some aspirin, but the pain didn't go away.

5.      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.

6.      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, that means getting/ to get up before 5.00.

7.      a. Can you help me getting/ to get dinner ready?

b. He looks so funny. Whenever I see him, I can’t help smiling/ to smile.

8.      a. I’d advise taking/ to take more exercise.

b. I’d advise you taking/ to take more exercise.