Gerund/+to

Put the verb into the gerund or the infinitive with 'to'.

I couldn't sleep so I tried _____________ (drink) some hot milk.

Put the verb into the gerund or the infinitive with 'to'.

She tried _____________ (reach) the book on the high shelf, but she was too small.

Put the verb into the gerund or the infinitive with 'to'.

They tried _____________ (get) to the party on time but the bus was delayed.

Put the verb into the gerund or the infinitive with 'to'.

We tried _________________ (open) the window, but it was so hot outside it didn't help.

Put the verb into the gerund or the infinitive with 'to'.

He tried _________________ (get) a job in a newspaper firm but they wouldn't hire him.

Put the verb into the gerund or the infinitive with 'to'.

1) He tried         (get) a job in a newspaper firm but he still wasn't satisfied.
2) You should stop         (smoke). It's not good for your health.
3) We stopped          (study) because we were tired.
4) They will stop         (have) lunch at twelve.
5) We stopped         (have) a rest, because we were really sleepy.
6) Oh no! I forgot        (buy) milk.
7) Please don't forget         (pick) up some juice on your way home.
8) I forget         (lock) the door, but I'm sure I must have locked it.
9) Have we studied this before? I've forgotten           (learn) it.
10) Please remember          (bring) your homework.
11) I remember       (go) to the beach as a child.
12) Finally, I remembered          (bring) your book! Here it is.
13) Do you remember        (eat) steak in that little restaurant in Rome?
14) I regret             (tell) you that the train has been delayed.
15) I regret         (tell) Julie my secret; now she has told everyone.

1. Mike can’t stand           (WATCH) sports.

2. Amanda suggested       (GO) to the theatre.

3. I wish          (SPEAK) to the manager.

4. One day she hopes       (BE) a landscape gardener.

5. Sometimes,       (BE) in love is like        (HAVE) an illness.

6. He’s terrible at       (DO) math.

7. My brother made a decision         (TAKE) the year off.

8. I’m tired of         (WORK) so much.

9. I’m so sorry I made you     (CRY)

10. She concentrating on         (SOLVE) the problem.

11. The new film I saw yesterday isn’t really worth          (WATCH)

12. Somehow the newlywed couple managed        (BUY) a very modern flat.

13. We had difficulty         (FIND) our way back home.

14. I remember         (PUT) the letter into the mailbox.

15. We expected him           (BEHAVE) in a proper way.

16. The librarian let me        (BORROW) three books.

ДОДАТКОВЕ ЗАВДАННЯ НА ПІДВИЩЕННЯ ОЦІНКИ!
Choose a correct preposition that goes with the verb at the end of the sentence and put them into the gaps.

1. They decided         the event to another country. It just wouldn't work (MOVE).

2. Why couldn't you prevent your dog             my steak ? (EAT)

3. What are the advantages           a new car (BUY)?

4. Forget              Janet to come with us. She's with Bill this weekend (ASK)

5. To start writing good essays you have to begin               ideas and sorting them. (COLLECT)

6. She tried to talk me             to the party with her, but I didn't want to (COME)

7. I must rely    you         me the truth (TELL).

8. I am looking forward           my relatives for the first time this summer. (SEE)

9. I can't understand why people don't refrain              . It's so bad for your health. (SMOKE)

10. You can't blame me             the train. (MISS)