1.5 Verb patterns

Choose the correct sentences. Sometimes both are correct. С is for correct, I is for incorrect.
1 a The extension to the tram line allows me to travel all the way home without walking.   [I, C]
b The extension to the tram line allows me travel all the way home without walking.   [I, C]
2 a Many families can't afford sending their children to private schools.   [I, C]
b Many families can't afford to send their children to private schools.   [I, C]
3 a Jay likes to ask his teachers difficult questions.   [I, C]
b Jay likes asking his teachers difficult questions.   [I, C]
4 a My parents won't let me to miss school unless I'm really sick.   [I, C]
b My parents won't let me miss school unless I'm really sick.   [I, C]

Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the verbs in brackets.

1 The teacher told a joke which caused the whole class          (laugh).
2 We've arranged         (meet) after school today to talk about the end of term party.
3 We feel the school should do more to encourage students            (recycle) their rubbish.
4 Please keep         (work) on Exercise 6. I'l be back in a moment.
5 Chloe! You spend too much time         (talk). Please be quiet and focus on the lesson.

Match the sentences with the correct meanings * or #.

1 A I remember putting my wallet in my back pocket but now it's gone!   [#, *]
B I remembered to zip my purse safely in my bag.   [#, *]
* Remember something, then do it.
# Remember that you did something earlier.

2 A I forgot to mention that I'm vegetarian.   [#, *]
B I'll never forget meeting the Prime Minister.   [#, *]
* Forget that you need to do something.
# Forget something that happened earlier.

3 A Eva stopped to tie her shoelace.   [#, *]
B Please stop looking at your phone when I'm trying to talk to you.   [#, *]
* Stop doing one thing in order to do something else.
# No longer do something.

4 A For a better night's sleep, try drinking more water and less coffee throughout the day.   [#, *]
B We tried to persuade our guests to stay a little longer.   [#, *]
* Make an effort to do something difficult.
# Do something as an experiment to see
what happens.