1 Complete the sentences with the -ing form or the infinitive (with or without to) of the verb in brackets. Example: She left without saying (say) goodbye. 1 I asked Fran to go to the newsagent’s ________ (get) a paper. 2 My boss refuses ________ (give) me a pay rise. I’m going to resign. 3 I really love ________ (not / have) to go to meetings any more. 4 Do you feel like ________ (go) out for an Indian meal? 5 We’ve given up ________ (try) to make Barry smile – he’s totally miserable! 6 Don’t tell me you forgot ________ (post) that letter! 7 I remember ________ (meet) Christina many years ago. 8 Would you mind ________ (turn) the TV down? I can’t sleep. 9 Martha doesn’t seem ________ (enjoy) opera at all. 10 I’m not very good at ________ (write) formal letters.
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1 to get
2 to give
4 going
5 trying
6 to post
7 meeting
8 turning
9 to enjoy
10 writing