GENERAL REVISION
OF VERBALS
TASK 1. Fill in the gaps with the necessary form of
the verb from the brackets. Add prepositions if necessary.
1. Sheila is very good
____________ (to listen) to the children’s problems.
2. Students sometimes expect their teachers ___________
(to do) all their work for them!
3. Stella got stuck in a traffic jam on the way to the
dentist’s and I’m afraid she kept him _________ (to wait) for half an hour.
4. When I was having
dinner I watched our cat __________ (to
play) with her kittens.
5. After a long time James persuaded his brother
___________ (to take) him for a meal at a local restaurant.
6. I heard David __________ (to sing) in the bath – it
did sound funny!
7. Their parents encourage them ___________ (to develop)
their talents in music and art.
8. The sergeant expected the soldiers __________ (to
obey) every command.
9.
Unfortunately
nowadays people are getting used to ___________ (to watch) violent films on TV.
10. Margaret’s
employer always avoids __________ (to make) unpleasant decisions.
11. The children in
the Kernel family are used to ___________ (to get) and not to ___________(to
give).
12. Dentists
recommend ____________ (to brush) our teeth after each meal.
13. In my youth I
used to __________ (to eat) anything I wanted but now I have __________ (to be)
careful.
14. I had my tailor
___________ (to shorten) the sleeves of my new jacket.
15. Many people
enjoy ___________ (to watch) television instead of ____________ (to discover)
the world of their own.
16. Do you think
people ___________(to commit) terrible crimes such as murder should be legally
executed?
17. The thief crept
into the house without ___________ (to be seen) by anyone.
18. The bad weather
prevented them from ___________ (to continue) with the construction of the dam.
19. Their mother
never makes them ___________ (to do) anything they don’t want to.
20. This method
hasn’t worked. I suggest you ___________ (to try) another method.
21. Let the cake
___________ (to cool) before ___________ (to put) on the icing.
22. The speaker
kept on ___________(to talk) even after most of the audience had left the hall.
23. Many people
have objected to ___________ (to pay) the increased taxes on their homes.
24. He would rather
_____________ (to work) on a farm than in the office.
25. It’s very cold
in here. Would you mind ___________ (to close) the window?
26. I’d better not
____________ (to go) to the movies. I have too much homework __________ (to
do).
27. There is a
statistical study ____________ (to indicate) that the number of crimes has
increased.
28. Many people
____________ (to have) different views ask why capital punishment should be
abolished.
29. He doesn’t even bother ___________(to read) letters,
let alone ___________ (to answer) them.
TASK 2. Rewrite the sentences using the correct form
of participles or gerund. Follow the example.
Example. Because she was tired, Katie went to bed. =
Feeling tired, Katie went to bed.
1.
He
was sitting in the garden and he was drinking his tea.
2.
After
Janet had made dinner, she called the children.
3.
The
boy who is standing by the door is my brother.
4.
Simon
cut his hand while he was chopping some wood.
5.
Donna
had a shower before she went to bed.
6.
Because
we were late, we took a taxi.
7.
Gary
8.
She
was lying on her bed and she was reading a book.
9.
The
jewels which were taken by the thieves were very valuable.
10.
Amy picked up her pen and started to write the
letter.
11.
The man who is walking towards us is a
relative of mine.
12.
After the teacher had explained the exercise,
he asked the students to do it.
13.
Because she had forgotten to take her purse,
she had to borrow some money from a colleague.
14.
Since I had no reply to my letter I sent John
a telegram.
15.
As he had lived in France
16.
As Patrick did not know about the danger lying
ahead, he was perfectly calm.
17.
After some people showed us the way to the
cottage, we found it very soon.
18.
Because the book was written by a popular
writer it was a great success.
19.
As Simon forgot to wind the alarm clock he
overslept.
20.
As Derek was pressed for time he did not have
breakfast.
21.
Because Teresa left her credit cards at home
she was not able to pay in the supermarket.
22.
As Lily did not find the time of the departure
she missed her train to Glasgow
23.
As the puppy was brought by the youngest and
most favourite son of the head of the family, he was allowed to live in the
house.
TASK 3. Fill in the necessary form of the verbal.
1.
Many
people endeavor _________ (to learn) another language.
2.
Our
instructor avoided _________ (to say) yes or no to our questions about the quiz.
3.
I
hope that you do not resent my _________ (to telephone) at this early hour.
4.
Would
you care _________(to come) shopping with us?
5.
George
is considering _________ (to buy) a house.
6.
The
man who changed my flat tire refused _________ (to accept) any payment for
doing so.
7.
I
keep on _________ (to think) about your idea for a book.
8.
Everyone
at the party seemed _________ (to enjoy) themselves.
9.
Ellen
suggested our not _________(to go) out this evening.
10. Most of my friends have quitted _________ (to
smoke).
11. We have missed _________ (to see) you lately.
12. Will you promise not _________(to tell) my
news until tomorrow?
13. Do you often practice _________ (to speak)
Italian?
14. Mr. Keith denied _________ (to be) the
anonymous donor of a large gift of money to the library.
15. The manufacturer of this cassette guarantees
_________ (to give) your money back if you are not satisfied.
16. Patricia barely escaped _________ (to fall)
over a cliff on a hike last week.
17. I happened _________ (to run across) an old
friend yesterday.
18. We have chosen not _________(to take) a trip
next summer.
19. Philip always postpones _________ (to make)
decisions.
20. A student demanded _________ (to speak) to the
head librarian about an overdue book fine.
21. Have you finished _________ (to study) for the
test tomorrow?
22. Please do not hesitate __________ (to ask)
for anything you need.
23. John resisted _________ (to go) out for a walk
until he finished his studying.
24. I am sorry that I failed _________ (to answer)
your letter promptly.
25. Wayne
TASK 4. Paraphrase the sentences given below so that
to use any form of verbal. Follow the example.
Example. We
are sorry we are so late. = We are sorry to be so late.
1. I am afraid I might have an accident if I go to the
mountains with you.
2. Please tell us whether we should wait for you or not.
3. Be careful, you are going to drop that bottle.
4. The accused insist that they are innocent.
5. I cannot understand why you behaved so foolishly
yesterday.
6. Henry promised he would buy me a bunch of roses.
7. Anyone who wishes to take a photograph of the view may
do so when we come to the next stop.
8. Goods that have been in any way damaged in transit
must be returned to the factory at once.
9. It seems to me you have changed your mind about Joe
since you met his mother-in-law.
10. When I receive
your application I will deal with your case at once.
11. There will be
time to discuss that after you have been elected.
12. Smith was a
lawyer by training, but when he was forced to be a soldier, he was a very good
soldier.
13. Jackson
14. Do not forget
you must deposit your key at the reception desk when you leave the hotel.
15. If you work
through this book systematically, you can learn how you can use the English
verb more efficiently.
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