Put the verbs in brackets in the required form 1. I’m looking forward to _________ (meet) his parents. 2. I don’t feel like ______ (work). Why not ______ (have) a snack? 3. She couldn’t help _____________________ (laugh) when she looked at him. 4. Would you mind ____________ (put) your pet snake somewhere else? 5. He distracted his mind by __________ (go) to as many parties as he could. 6. Most celebrities have much interest in __________ (write) about in newspapers. 7. I have always liked ____________ (take) risks. 8. You know you risk ____________ (arrest). 9. She couldnt hide her disappointment at _________ (leave) out of the team. 10. If a thing is worth _________ (do) at all, it is worth _________ (do) well (proverb) 11. Some young men enjoy __________ (play) poker. 12. I cant imagine _________ (my husband, grumble) about clothes - he doesnt care what he wears. 13. I couldn’t really afford _________ (buy) the dress but it was so stunning that I couldn’t help ________ (buy) it. 14. When I was younger, I ________ (be used) to __________ (walk) long distances, but I’m out of practice now. 15. Your car is so dirty. It needs _________ (wash). 16. In the present circumstances he won’t risk _________ (lose) his job. 17. I appreciate ________ (give) a hand when I was moving house. 18. There is no point in ___________ (give) him a false impression. 19. Did the kids really offer ___________ (do) the dishes? Naughty little devils must be up to no good - they _______ (be) too nice! 20. I suggested ________ (go) in my car but they __________ (feel) like __________ (walk). 21. It’s no use __________ (try) again, I can’t persuade him. He flatly refused _________ (discuss) the matter. 22. I’ve just had the pleasure of _______ (introduce) to your sister. 23. It’s no use _________ (cry) over spilt milk. You’ve failed _______ (keep) your marriage ________ (go). 24. The children were annoyed at _______ (tell) to leave the room. 25. I’m tired of _______ (treat) like a child. 26. If you invest your money in that business, you risk ________ (lose) it. 27. Oh, stay upstairs until he _______ (leave). You can’t risk _____ (spot) here. 28. Jack went to his bedroom without _________ (notice). 29. The children prefer _______ (watch) TV to _____ (read). 30. He gave up _______ (gamble) when he was 40 because of ______ (be) broke. 31.The Duchess is still very active in spite of _________ (not be) in particularly good health. 32. It is a bit of a shock: I ________ (not be used) to ________ (pay) so much for a sandwich and a glass of beer. 33. Niagara Falls is well worth________ (see). Its one of the most spectacular sights in the world. 34. I _______ (avoid) _______ (get) down to work all day. It’s about time I _________ (start). 35. After ________ (read) this article you will give up _______ (smoke). 36. Although Joe slammed on his brakes he _______ (cannot/avoid) ________ (hit) the small dog which suddenly darted out in front of his car. 37. Joan _______ (now/consider/change) her major from pre-med studies to psychology. 38. Despite ________ (be) rich, he doesn’t mind _______ (treat) to a good meal or a round of drinks.

1. meeting
2. working; have
3. laughing
4. putting
5. going
6. writing
7. taking
8. to be arrested
9. leaving
10. doing; to do
11. plaiying
12. my husband grumbling
13. to buy; buying
14. used to walk
15. washing
16. losing
17. having been given
18. giving
19. to do; are
20. to go; felt like walking
21. trying; to discuss
22. being introduced
23. crying; failed keeping ur marriage going
24. being told
25. being treated
26. to lose
27. leaves; being spotted
28. being noticed
29. watching; reading
30. gambling; having
31. not being
32. I am not used to paying
33. seeing
34. avoid getting; start
35. reading; smoking
36. cant avoid hitting
37. is now considering to change
38. being; being treated