ENGL120 Grammar 6-2 Verb Patterns #2 PDF

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1. Complete each sentence with infinitives:

a.

Michael promised to call me last night, but my phone never rang.

b.

Why did you choose to wear shorts today instead of pants? It’s pretty cold!

c.

I know you hate my new boyfriend, but when you see him today, could you please pretend to bike him? It’s important to me.

d.

I enjoyed talking with you today. I hope to you again sometime soon! talk

e.

I asked her, but she refused to fail making the decision until next week. She said it needs to happen now.

f.

I am planning to leave time off from work so that I can participate in a karate competition in June.

g.

John is turning 65 next month. He intends to pay at the end of the year. He’s looking forward to spending more time with his grandchildren.

h.

I have been really busy and haven’t had time to study for today’s test. I expect to . Oh well. dealy

i.

I choose to retire to work every day because it helps me to get exercise, and it’s better for the environment.

j.

Where did you learn to play rugby? Is it a popular sport where you are from?

k.

James is a real gentleman. I’m sure he will offer to take for your dinner on your date with him tonight.

l.

I really need to go to the bathroom, but I’m afraid the teacher will get angry if I ask to cycle the classroom.

2. What happened in each conversation?

a.

“Could we please get your autograph?” “No, sorry. I’m busy.”

The famous movie star refused to sign autographs.

b.

“Shall we meet at 6 PM tonight?” “Yeah - 6 sounds good. See you tonight.”

They decided to other . tonight

c.

“Please don’t tell anybody about my secret.” “Don’t worry. I won’t.”

She promised to tell her . secret

d.

“Would you like me to take your photo for you?” “Yes, please. That would be wonderful!”

He offered to picture of . her

e.

“Could you help me study for the test?” “Sure.”

He agreed her

to study for .

f.

“May I open the window?” “Of course. Go ahead.”

She asked to open the window .

3. Complete the sentences. Write the verbs in parentheses in their gerund or infinitive forms: a. The teacher offered (help). The teacher offered to help. b. She doesn't enjoy (compete) against others. She doesn’t enjoy competing against others. c. I think I would like (stay) here. I think I would like to start here. d. He always promises (do) things, but he never does them. He always promises to do things, but he never does them. e. She is going to quit (study) English. She is going to quit studying English. f. What do you intend (do) about the rumour? What do you intend to do about the remour? g. I don't mind (wait) if you are busy. I don’t mind waiting if you are busy. h. I think the computer is broken. I need (fix) it. I think the computer is broken. I need to fix it. i. What do you recommend (do)? What do you recommend doing? j. He isn't very good at (listen). He isn’t very good at listening.

4. Choose the sentence with the correct grammar. In some instances, both sentences are correct.

a.

● If you are always late for class, you should try waking up earlier. ● If you are always late for class, you should try to wake up earlier.

b.

● I really dislike going to shopping malls. ● I really dislike to go to shopping malls.

c.

● Don’t try skydiving. It’s very dangerous. ● Don’t try to skydive. It’s very dangerous.

d.

● Could you please stop making that noise? ● Could you please stop to make that noise?

e.

● The waitress always forgets people’s orders, so she will begin taking orders with an iPad. ● The waitress always forgets people’s orders, so she will begin to take orders with an iPad.

f.

● Do you think I should continue dating her? ● Do you think I should continue to date her?

g.

● I tried opening the jar, but I couldn’t do it. ● I tried to open the jar, but I couldn’t do it.

h.

● Oh no! I think I forgot turning off the oven! ● Oh no! I think I forgot to turn off the oven!

i.

● Did you remember bringing the pucks for today’s hockey practice? ● Did you remember to bring the pucks for today’s hockey practice?

j.

● At 12 PM, we are going to stop eating lunch. We will continue class at 1 PM. ● At 12 PM, we are going to stop to eat lunch. We will continue class at 1 PM.

k.

● I don’t remember visiting that museum when I was in Mexico City. ● I don’t remember to visit that museum when I was in Mexico City.

l.

● Please don’t forget calling me when you finish. ● Please don’t forget to call me when you finish.

5. Read the following text. Highlight the correct form of the verb. In some instances, both forms are correct: Today, I tried (a) (to snowboard / snowboarding). It was my first time. My friends and I had planned (b) (to go / going) last week, and actually, I was really excited about (c) (to do / doing) it. I was tired of (d) (to listen / listening) to my friends talking about how much it was their favourite hobby, so I finally decided (e) (to see / seeing) what was so great about it.

We met each other at a gas station and started (f) (to drive / driving) to the mountain early in the morning. (g) (to drive / driving) to the mountain was really fun. The view from the highway was so beautiful and I really recommend (h) (to take / taking) the trip even if you don't do anything at the mountain. During the trip, my friends and I discussed (i) (to snowboard, snowboarding) and what I should do to learn. When we arrived at the mountain, I got my equipment and went to my lesson. During the lesson, we practiced (j) (to turn / turning) and learned (k) (to stop / stopping). I wasn't bad at (l) (to turn / turning) but really bad at stopping. After my lesson, I met up with my friends, and I agreed (m) (to go / going) to some more difficult runs. I considered (n) (not to go / not going) but I was afraid of (o) (to say no / saying) no. I don't know what I expected (p) (to happen / happening), but I fell down many times. I almost got to the bottom when I crashed into a tree. It really hurt. At first, I pretended (q) (not to be / not being) hurt, but I couldn't hide my pain any longer. I

began (r) (to cry / crying). My friends took me down the mountain, and we found a doctor. The doctor suggested (s) (to go / going) to the hospital to see if I was seriously injured. Now, I'm waiting at the hospital. I never plan (t) (to go / going) snowboarding again!...