Put the Verb in Brackets in the Correct Form

Put the verb in brackets in the correct form. 1. She insisted on talking to the manager. 2. Mary is going to prepare the dinner. 3. Who is playing the main part? 4. You will have to do your homework soon. 5. I will have written the letters tonight. 6. She likes playing Scrabble. 7. He enjoys telling jokes. 8. They appreciated getting the consignment promptly. 9. She wrote a letter asking for a catalogue and price lists. 10. The letters were written and posted last week. 11. They were proud of being elected. 12. She was not taken seriously. 13. If she had not won, he would have been satisfied. 14. He couldn't be prevented from applying for that job. 15. We look forward to doing business with you. 16. As required we enclose our current price list. 17. They used to play hide-and-seek when they were young. 18. She dreams of becoming the manager. 19. They suggested going to the opera. 20. He succeeded in winning the Nobel prize. 21. They wanted to know how the problem could be solved. 22. Please note that delivery must be effected by 10 November. 23. We thank you for your quotation of 10 June and enclose our Purchase Order No 2668 for preserves and marmalades. 24. The order is placed on the understanding that the goods arrive here before 31 March. 25. We would ask you to pay special attention to careful packing. 26. A prompt and careful execution of this order will lead to regular repeats. 27. We shall not accept the consignment if it arrives after 31 May. 28. Please supply as specified below: 29. The quality must be up to the sample we enclose. 30. One of our customers has gone out of business. to + infinitive or -ing?

1. I tried to tell her, but she wouldn't listen. 2. Why don't you try cooking it in the microwave? It'll be much quicker. 3. He was rushing down the road when suddenly he stopped to buy some flowers from a stall. 4. I've stopped drinking whisky. I only have gin and vodka now. 5. She just went on talking even though he was clearly asleep. 6. After that boring story he went on to explain how he had got his arm trapped in the door. 7. I enjoy travelling. 8. I'm looking forward to seeing you at Christmas. 9. I'm not used to driving in London. 10. I'm interested in working in the USA. 11. What would you like to do tomorrow? 12. I like walking in the rain. 13. I don't speak English because I'm afraid of making mistakes. 14. She began to understand what he really wanted. 15. She is always forgetting to give me my letters. 16. I shall never forget seeing the Queen. 17. I prefer riding to walking. 18. Sally wants to go abroad. 19. Dan is proud of being good at German. 20. I don't regret telling her what I thought, even if it upset her. 21. I regret to inform you that we are unable to offer you employment. 22. I'd love to come and see you some time. 23. I like getting up early so that I can get plenty of work done before lunch. 24. I heard you talking and I didn't want to disturb you, so I went away.

Put the verb in brackets in the correct form: gerund, infinitive or past participle? 1. She doesn't like listening to operas. 2. Many people enjoy watching soap operas. 3. Marc wants to study English literature. 4. Sarah could explain to them what to do. 5. She often thinks of quitting her job. 5. Frank should do his homework on his own. 6. George will visit his friends in the U.S.A. next year. 7. They considered moving to London, but finally they decided against it. 8. If I were you, I would tell her the truth. 9. She would not have done it if she had known the consequences. 10. We look forward to receiving further orders. 11. Have you ever thought of applying at our company? 12. We ask you to quote prices, delivery dates and terms of payment. 13. We have seen your advertisement in pour trade magazine. 14. I would be interested in receiving catalogues and price-lists. 15. If your quotation meets our expectations, we can probably place considerable orders with you. 16. We should appreciate full particulars of your latest products. 17. We are glad to submit the following quotation. 18. Please let us know your requirements by telegram. 19. You may rely on a prompt and careful execution of your order. 20. We invite you to pay a visit to our showrooms. 21. We were very pleased to receive your inquiry of 13 May. 22. We take the liberty of sending a copy of our latest catalogue. 23. Prices and terms are given in the attached list. 24. As indicated the quality must be up to the samples we sent you. 25. We enclose the our official order for the items on the understanding that you can supply from stock. 26. These products are not suited for our market. 27. The consignment is urgently required. 28. We hope you will give your prompt attention to this order. 29. Please do not exceed the time allowed for delivery. 30. The goods can be sent from stock. 31. The consignment will be despatched on receipt of your remittance. 32. We shall lose no time in sending the articles required by you.