Complete the sentences using either the Infinitive or Gerund. Insert prepositions if necessary.
Remember – after get used to/ be used to we use -ing form.
1. He used ... (think) that life ended at 40, but now when he’s 41, he knows it’s not true.
2. It’s five in the morning. I’m not used ... (get) up this early,
3. It’s impossible... (cut) with this knife. It’s blunt.
4. My father enjoys ... (listen) to jazz music.
5. I’m sorry... (hear) that your mother isn’t well.
6. Harry looked so funny that I couldn’t help ... (laugh).
7. I couldn’t help them ... (find) what they were looking for as I was in too much of a hurry.
8. I’d like... (cook) something special when guests come.
9. What do you feel like... (do) tonight?
10. My dad promised ... (buy) me a bike if I passed my exams well.
11. I hate... (wait) in queues. It really annoys me.
12. I looked forward ... (see) you again soon.
13. It’s difficult ... (concentrate) when there’s loud playing on the radio.
14. We stopped for a while ... (admire) the scenery.
15. He can’t afford ... (hire) a taxi every day.
16. Is it worth ... (run) such an awful risk?
17. Would you mind ... (fetch) another chair?
18. I offered ... (pay) for the meal, but she refused.
19. I’m sorry... (disturb) you, but could you tell me the time?
20.My younger sister can’t stop... (eat) sweets.
21.He dislikes... (spend) money on car repairs.
22.I remember... (go) to Venice as a child.
23.I suggested ... (call) a taxi so we wouldn’t be late.
24.I can’t stand ... (wait) in queues.
25.There used to ... (be) a cinema in our village but it closed down three years ago.
26.He is Spanish so he’s used ... (drive) on the right.
27.Did you remember ... (send) your sister a card? It’s her birthday today.
28.Have you tried ... (read) a book to help you to sleep?
29.Nowadays I’m used... (go) to bed early.
30.He’ll never forget ... (see) the Grand Canyon for the first time.
31.He offered ... (drive) me to the airport.
32.I’ll stop ... (lend) you money if you waste it on cigarettes.
33.Maya stopped ... (tie) her shoelace.
34.John suggested ... (go) together in one car.
35.Will you stop ... (make) so much noise, boys?
36.It’s difficult to get used ... (sleep) in a tent after having a soft, comfortable bed to lie on.
37.Linda offered ... (look after) my cat while I was out of town.
38.Could you please stop... (whistle)! I’m trying ... (concentrate) on my work.
Complex Object (The Objective Infinitive Construction)
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| Подлежащее | Глагол | Объект | Инфинитив | |
| I | want | you | to help | me |
| Jim | saw | her | enter | the train |
| You | made | me | regret | my decision |
| We | believe | them | to be | right |
| Tomas | ordered | the car | to be washed | |
| She | waited for | us | to calm down |
Verbs used with Complex Object
| Verb | Object | Infinitive /Participle I |
| 1 . Mental activity: know, believe, think, etc. 2. Declaring: report, declare, pronounce, etc. 3. Wish and intention: wish, intend, want, etc. 4. Feeling and emotion: love, hate, like, etc. 5.Order and permission: Allow, order, etc. | Somebody | To + V |
| 1. Sense perception: hear, see, watch, etc. 2. Compulsion : make (заставлять), get (добиваться) | Somebody | V |
| 1. Sense perception: hear, see, watch, notice, etc. | Somebody | V (for a single action) V-ing (for continuous action in progress ) |
Open the brackets using Complex object. Translate the sentences.
1. My brother taught ( I ) to swim and dive.
2. They would like (we) to read aloud.
3. Bob advised (she) to stay for another week.
4. We expect (he) to arrive at noon.
5. I heard (you) open the door.
6. Dad always makes ( I ) go fishing with him every weekend.
7. Our parents expect (we) to stop quarreling.
8. Sara never lets (he) drive her car.
9. I saw (you) cross the street.
Put TO if, it’s necessary
1. We heard the lorry … stop near the house.
2. I want my elder sister … take me to the zoo.
3. I believe the Internet … be the greatest invention ever.
4. The teacher doesn’t let us … use our mobile phones.
5. They didn’t expect her … be late.
6. The police officer made him … tell the truth.
7. I would like you … admit your fault.
8. Swan believes Vicky … be the best manager in our store.
9. Nick persuaded me … go in for sports.
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10. We saw Jacob … break the window.
11. I consider this sculpture … be a masterpiece.
12. She noticed Mary suddenly … turn pale.
Use Complex Object
Example: I want that she will cook mushroom soup. – I want her to cook mushroom soup.
1. The children were laughing and enjoying themselves on the beach. Their parents saw them. – Their parents saw … .
2. They said: “He is an expert in our industry.” – They consider … .
3. The bike disappeared in the forest. The policeman noticed it. – The policeman noticed …
4. Elvis said to his son: “Don’t watch horror films.” – Elvis doesn’t let … .
5. “Mummy, please, buy me that doll”, said the little girl. – The little girl would like … .
6. Dad says that I can travel to China with you. – Dad allows … .
7. He swears a lot. Many people heard that. – Many people heard … .
8. “Bring me some water from the well,” my grandmother said. – My grandmother wanted … .
9. Somebody was watching me. I felt that. – I felt … .
10. Daniel said: “Helen, you can go to a night club tonight.” – Daniel let … .
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