2.5 Verb Patterns Practice

Learn the table:

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets.
1 I                     (can’t stand/wait) for exam results.
2                          (decide/finish) his sports career yet?
3 My mother                  (not let/me/do) motor-racing.
4 The coach                         (remind/us/not eat) anything just before the match.
5                  (try/not worry) about the future.
6 Our team should            (aim/win) all the matches this season.
7 She’ll always                  (remember/meet) her favourite tennis player last year.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs.
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1 They arranged       for a swim on Saturday.
2 Paul offered         me how to play tennis.
3 Do you fancy         badminton this afternoon?
4 I cannot imagine          in winter. It’s too dangerous.
5 Kate has never avoided       sport. That’s why she’s so fit.
6 Last year my dad attempted            his skiing. He’s slightly better now.
7 I don’t mind          boxing on TV from time to time.
8 Kim should         yoga. It will help her relax.

Choose the correct option.
1 I can’t help          [watching, to watch] sport on TV every day.
2 Please remind them              [to not leave, not to leave] before 6 p.m.
3 Last week my brother managed          [swimming, to swim] the whole distance.
4 Does your coach ever let you        [to eat, eat] junk food?
5 Unfortunately, she cannot afford        [to buy, buying] a new tennis racket.
6 Mark expects her         [winning, to win] a medal during the next competition.
7 My mum intends            [to take up, taking up] cycling this summer.
8 We can’t       [going, go] horse-riding today.