CDU Supplementary Material

Speakout Intermediate Unit 10.2

Objective: To use a range of common verb + verb combinations using the ‘-ing’ form
To use a range of verbs taking ‘to’ + infinitive

Verb Patterns

I.Put the verbs into the correct form: gerund or infinitive.

1. The store offered ___________________ (refund) the money I paid for the book I returned.

2. My father expects me ___________________ (get) high marks in school.

3. I never go into the bank if it’s busy. I can’t stand ___________________ (wait) in the queue.

4. All of the members agreed ___________________ (attend) the meeting.

5. I want ___________________ (think) for a few days before I make a decision.

6. What time do you need ___________________ (be) at the office today?

7. We are very much looking forward to ___________________ (see) you next week.

8. Sarah has decided ___________________ (not/go) away for holiday this summer.

9. Tom gave up ___________________ (smoke) two years ago.

10. Do you enjoy ___________________ (play) soccer in your free time?

11. My mother warned me ___________________ (not/touch) the oven.

12. She practises ___________________ (play) the piano every day.

13. The teacher asked me ___________________ (close) the window.

14. Tom suggested ___________________ (visit) the museum.

15. Jack refused ___________________ (lend) me his car.

16. Sally promised ___________________ (not/arrive) late for work again.

17. He recommended ___________________ (eat) in a Chinese restaurant.

18. Harry is keen on ___________________ (play) table tennis.

19. They invited us ___________________ (stay) with them in the country for the weekend.

20. Do you fancy ___________________ (go) to parties?

21. He managed ___________________ (save) the dog from the accident.

22. Mike learned ___________________ (write) when he was five.

23. I miss ___________________ (spend) time with my old school friends.

24. My father told me ___________________ (not/take) his car without asking him.