Ex.2. USE the verbs in the required form of either infinitive or gerund. SUPPLY the gerund with required prepositions where appropriate

A. 1. He urged us (work) faster. 2. I arranged (meet) them here. 3. He dreads (have) to retire. 4. I’m looking forward (see) you. 5. I wish (see) the manager. 6. It’s no use (wait). 7. Don’t forget (lock) the door before (go) to bed. 8. He warned her (not touch) the wire. 9. My mother told me (not speak) to anyone about it. 10. At dinner she annoyed me (smoke) between the courses. 11. I can’t understand her (behave) like that. 12. I tried (persuade) him (agree) with your proposal. 13. You are expected (know) the safety regulations of the college. 14. He decided (disguise) himself (dress) as a woman. 15. I am prepared (wait) here all night if necessary. 16. Would you mind (show) how (work) the lift? 17. (Walk) for three hours we stopped to let the others (catch up) with us. 18. I am beginning (understand) what you mean. 19. He was fined (exceed) the speed limit. 20. I regret (inform) you that your application has been refused. 21. The boys like (play) games but hate (do) lessons. 22. Mrs. Jones: I don’t allow (smoke) in my drawing room. Mr. Gronassio: I don’t allow my family (smoke) at all. 23. I couldn’t help (overhear) what you said. 24. He surprised us all (go) away without (say) ‘good-bye’. 25. Your windows need (clean); would you like me (do) them for you. 26. Before (give) evidence you must swear (speak) the truth. 27. Please go on (write); I don’t mind (wait). 28. My watch keeps (stop). – That’s because you keep (forget) (wind) it. 29. He wore dark glasses (avoid) (be) recognized. 30. Would you mind (shut) the window? I hate (sit) in a draught.

B. 1. People used (make) fire (rub) two sticks together. 2. If you go on (let) your dog (chase) cars he’ll end (be) run over. 3. I prefer (drive) to (be) driven. 4. I advise you (start) (look) for a flat at once. 5. (Lie) on this beach is much more pleasant than (sit) in the office. 6. Would you mind (lend) me $5? I forgot (cash) a check. 7. She likes her children (go) to the dentist every six months. 8. (Neglect) (take) ordinary precautions he endangered the life of his crew. 9. An instructor is coming (show) how (use) the aqualung. 10. I have no intention (go) to that film; I couldn’t bear (see) my favorite actress in such a dreadful part. 11. (hear) the conditions I decided (not, enter) for the competition. 12. Some people seem (have) passion (write) to the newspapers. 13. (Offer) enormous wages he is persuading men (leave) their present jobs and (work) for him. 14. He expects me (answer) by return but I have no intention (reply). 15. Do stop (talk); I am trying (finish) a letter. 16. He postponed (make) a decision till it was too late (do) anything. 17. The horse isn’t well enough (run) in tomorrow’s races. He doesn’t seem (have recovered) from his long journey. 18. At first I enjoyed (listen) to him but after a while I got tired (hear) the same story. 19. Imagine (have) (get up) at five a.m. every day! 20. Try (forget) it; it isn’t worth (worry) about. 21. It wouldn’t be safe (start) down now; we’ll have (wait) till the mist clears. 22. It’s much better (go) to a hairdresser than (try) (save) time (cut) your own hair. 23. I can’t help (sneeze): I caught a cold yesterday (sit) in a draught. 24. His doctor advised him (give up) (smoke) and (take) (jog). 25. He hates (answer) the phone, and very often just lets it (ring).