Assignment 1 – Ing vs. Infinitive

1) She delayed getting out (get) out of bed.

2) He demanded to speak (speak) to the manager.

3) I offered to help (help).

4) I miss going   (go) to the beach.

5) We postponed doing (do).

6) I'd hate both arring/to arrive (arrive) too late.

7) She admitted stealing (steal) the money.

8) I chose to work (work) here.

9) She waited to buy (buy) a drink.

10) I really appreciate being (be) on holiday.

11) I couldn't help to laugh (laugh) .

12) It seems to be (be) raining.

13) I considered moving (move) to Spain.

14) They practised speaking (speak).

15) Finally I managed to finish   (finish) the work.

16) I really can't stand waiting   (wait) for the bus.

17) Unfortunately, we can't afford to buy (buy) a new car this year.

18) She risked   being (be) late.

19) I'd love to come (come) with you.

20) I prepared   to go (go) on holiday.

21) It appears    to be (be) raining.

22) We intend   to go (go) to the countryside this weekend.

23) I pretended to be (be) sick so I didn't have to go to work.

24) Can you imagine living (live) without TV?

25) They tolerate smoking (smoke) but they prefer people not to.

26) I anticipate arriving (arrive) on Tuesday.

27) A wedding involves negotiating (negotiate) with everyone in the family.

28) He denies stealing   (steal) the money.

29) He claims to be (be) a millionaire but I don't believe him.

30) I expect to be (be) there about seven.

31) Julia reported seeing (see) the boys to the police.

32) It tends to rain (rain) a lot in Scotland.

33) Do you recall meeting (meet) her at the party last week?

34) She mentioned going (go) to the cinema.

35) The teenager refused to go (go) on holiday with his parents.

36) I understand being  (be) late once or twice, but every day is too much!

37) I would prefer you   to come (come) early if you can.

38) That criminal deserves to get (get) a long sentence.

39) She completed painting (paint) her flat.

40) We arranged meeting                                                          (meet) at four.