Word Wizards
Change the base word INTEND to the noun that means "purpose or aim."
INTENTION
The athlete avoided (EAT) fast food while training for the marathon.
EATING/ Gerund after avoid
I'm sorry, I won't lend you my bike. REFUSED Sam ____________________________________________________________________ his new bike.
SAM REFUSED TO LEND ME
The crowd (A. APPLAUDED / B. ATTENDED / C. SPECTATORS) at the end of every musical song.
APPLAUDED
We had to wait for ages for the concert to (A. MAKE UP / B. TAKE PLACE / C. PUT OFF).
TAKE PLACE
The company must have clear rules regarding the (CONFIDE) of client data.
CONFIDENTIALITY
The suspect denied (BE) at the scene of the crime.
HAVING BEEN / BEING
She promised she wouldn't forget to bring the camera. MIND
She said she wouldn't ____________________________________________________________________ the camera on.
MIND FORGETTING TO BRING
My aunt always says it’s more important to do a job you enjoy than to (A. EARN / B. WIN / C. PAY) a lot of money.
EARN
Could you tell me who the team decided (A. ON / B. UP / C. OFF) to include in the final race?
ON
Despite his (FAIL) to win, he was still proud of his performance. (Use the correct noun form.)
FAILURE
Paola hates windsurfing (DO) when the weather is cold.
DOING/Gerund after hate
"It's a shame I missed the end of the film," he said. REGRETTED
He ____________________________________________________________________ the end of the film.
REGRETTED MISSING
His new film is about a detective who (A. GETS / B. PUTS / C. LETS) the girl to marry him.
GETS
He finally managed to (A. MAKE UP / B. TAKE OFF / C. PUT UP) his mind about buying the car.
MAKE UP
His (INTELLIGENT) was never in doubt, but his lack of motivation worried his parents. (Use the correct noun form.)
INTELLIGENCE
Would you risk (LOSE) your job for such a small salary increase?
LOSING/Gerund after risk
You should take an umbrella with you because it might rain. RISK
If you don't take an umbrella, you run ____________________________________________________________________ the rain.
THE RISK OF GETTING CAUGHT IN/Fixed phrase (run the risk of)
The new cinema will be built out of (A. TOWN / B. BASEMENT / C. QUARTER), making it hard to access.
TOWN
I really don't mind (HELP) my little sister with her homework.
HELPING
We made the (ASSUME) that the flight would be on time, but we were wrong. (Use the correct noun form.)
ASSUMPTION
I’m really looking forward (GO) on holiday next week after all this hard work.
TO GOING/Verb + Preposition + Gerund
"It was Mark who started the argument, not me!" said Jane. ACCUSED
Jane ____________________________________________________________________ the argument.
ACCUSED MARK OF STARTING
The director said that securing the main sponsorship deal was a (A. VITAL / B. STRONG / C. BIG) part of their marketing plan.
VITAL
Her performance in the final race really (LIVE) up to her coach's high expectations.
LIVED