1. We manage (climb) _______________ over the wall without (see) __________________.

2. I couldn't understand what the passage said, so I had my friend (translate) _______________  it for me.

3. My doctor doesn’t permit me (eat) _______________ red meat.

4. (dance) ________________  is her life. That is why Susan moved to New York to study dancing professionally.

5. She couldn’t bear (shed) _________________ tears when she saw the film “ Romeo and Juliet”.

6. Jennifer practiced (pronounce) ________________ the word until she sounded just like a native speaker.

7. I promised (take) ________________ John go out but I don’t feel like (go) _______________ now.

8. She made her son (wash) ________________ the windows before he could go out.

9. Jack expected (admit) _________________ to the university, but he wasn't.

10. The tin opener seems (design) _________________ for left – handed people.

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

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

1.      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.

2.      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.

3.      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.

4.      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.

5.      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.

6.      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.

7.      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.

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

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

9.      a. I'd advise taking/ to take more exercise.

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

1. Let's hurry! We must finish (paint) ________________ the office before 3:00 today.

2. As we don’t agree (carry out) ______________ a proposal, we generally avoid (discuss) _____________ the subject.

3. I’m busy (study) ________________ for the exam.

4. He admitted (enter) ________________ the house but refused (steal) ______________ the money.

5. I don't really fancy (spend) _______________ my whole holiday with your cousins. I'd rather (spend) _____________ my time with you.

6. We had hoped (finish) ______________ the project by the end of the month but we keep (delay) ______________ by changes in the plans.

7. You'd better (go) _____________ and see the boss and say what you've done. If you put off (explain) _______________ it to her, she'll only more annoyed.

8. You shouldn't let your children (play) ______________ with matches. It's very easy (catch) __________  fire.
9. Children shouldn't be allowed (catch) ______________ violent programs on TV. Parents should  encourage their children (watch) ______________ educational programs.

10. It's no use (try) ______________ to persuade her (change) ______________ her mind. Spend your time (do) ______________ something more worthwhile.

II. Match the italicized verbs in column A with their meanings in column B.

                            A                                                                                            B

1. When did the plane take off?                                                                a. building

2. The thieves ran away when the burglar alarm went off.                        b. move downward

3. Let's take a break. We'll go on when you are ready                             c.  made stop burning

4. Could you get me up early tomorrow?                                                 d.  leave the ground

5. She laughed and chatted happily with other women                            e. talked in a friendly way

6. Did anyone see Sue getting on the bus?                                               f.  stopped

7. Suddenly the plane seemed to dip.                                                       g. getting into

8. I've given up trying to understand her.                                                 h.  get out of bed

9.  We had trouble putting up the tent in the dark.                                   i.  continue

10.  Fire fighters soon put out the fire.                                                     j.  rang