Verb patterns exercise – verbs + -ing

verbs + prep + -ing

Complete the sentences by using the verbs in the brackets!

1. We don't mind staying (stay) longer.

2. Mary adores __________ (cook) for her family.
3. I can't give up __________ (eat) chocolate.
4. Nobody enjoys __________ (argue) with friends.
5. Can you imagine ____________ (swim) with dolphins?
6. One day we might succeed in ____________ (change) the world.
7. Are you looking forward to ______________ (meet) the exchange
student?
8. I just loathe ___________ (lie).
9. Will they finish ______________ (talk) already?
10. Andrew is thinking of _________ (travel) around the world.
11. He can't stand __________ (read) for school.

verbs + -ing
verbs + prep + -ing
verbs + to + inf

Complete the sentences by using the verbs in the brackets.

1. We refused to follow (follow) him.

2. What did you expect ________ (see)?
3. Have you finished ________ (read) yet?
4. I never think of _______ (leave) home.
5. My friend ________ (adore) cats.
6. They won't manage ________ (get) here on time.
7. Marigold had chosen not ________ (speak).
8. She can't stand ______ (get up) early.
9. Can we agree ________ (not agree)?
10. I'd love ________ (go) on a trip.
11. In the past, people couldn't imagine ________ (be) able to fly.
12. Are you looking forward to ________ (meet up) with your
childhood friend?
13. Tim didn't dare ________ (tell) the truth.
14. Will they enjoy ________ (do) this?
15. If you want me to tell you, you have to promise ________ (keep) it
a secret!
16. She surprised everyone by learning ________ (cook) while she was
away.