Verb patterns exercise – verbs + -ing
verbs + prep + -ing
Complete the sentences by using the verbs in the brackets!
We don't mind _________________ (stay) longer.
Mary adores __________ (cook) for her family.
I can't give up __________ (eat) chocolate.
Nobody enjoys __________ (argue) with friends.
Can you imagine ____________ (swim) with dolphins?
One day we might succeed in ____________ (change) the world.
Are you looking forward to ______________ (meet) the exchange student?
I just loathe ___________ (lie).
Will they finish ______________ (talk) already?
Andrew is thinking of _________ (travel) around the world.
He can't stand __________ (read) for school.
verbs + -ing
verbs + prep + -ing
verbs + to + inf
Complete the sentences by using the verbs in the brackets!
We refused ___________ (follow) him.
What did you expect ________ (see)?
Have you finished ________ (read) yet?
I never think of _______ (leave) home.
My friend ________ (adore) cats.
They won't manage ________ (get) here on time.
Marigold had chosen not ________ (speak).
She can't stand ______ (get up) early.
Can we agree ________ (not agree)?
I'd love ________ (go) on a trip.
In the past, people couldn't imagine ________ (be) able to fly.
Are you looking forward to ________ (meet up) with your childhood friend?
Tim didn't dare ________ (tell) the truth.
Will they enjoy ________ (do) this?
If you want me to tell you, you have to promise ________ (keep) it a secret!
She surprised everyone by learning ________ (cook) while she was away.
I really don't mind ________ (look after) my little sister.
Jason plans ________ (finish) college this year.
The cat seems ________ (be) hungry, it keeps scratching at the kitchen door.
What will you decide ________ (do) now?
We succeeded in ________ (answer) all the questions!
Answers:
staying longer
cooking
eating
arguing
swimming
changing
meeting
lying
talking
traveling
reading
to follow
to see
reading
leaving
adores
to get
to speak
getting up
to not agree
to go
being
meeting up
to tell
doing
to keep
to cook
looking after
finishing
to be
to do
answering