Circle the correct verb
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... they know a lot about how to persuade people to buy / buying things.
to buy
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In conclusion, oil prices are forecast increasing in the medium term.
In conclusion, oil prices are forecast to increase in the medium term.
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We enjoy __(have) more money than in the past.
having
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Supermarkets do not expect to sell / selling much here, so it tends to be / being used more for promotion.
to sell - to be
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When people think in terms of shopping, they always think of buy something pleasant.
When people think in terms of shopping, they always think of buying something pleasant.
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Young people should spend less time ____ (watch) television.
watching
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.. a 'chill zone', where customers can enjoy to browse / browsing magazines ..
browsing
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the smell of freshly baked bread encourages people to purchase / purchasing not just bread but also other food …..
to purchase
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Parents should give their children pocket money to enable them buying the things they want.
Parents should give their children pocket money to enable them to buy the things they want.
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Some people spend a lot of money____ (buy) high-quality clothes.
buying
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Some people cannot afford _____ (go) shopping in such expensive stores.
to go
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Often a customer ends up not to buy / not buying either.
not buying
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Some people will spend all their spare time to shop.
Some people will spend all their spare time shopping.
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In summary, it's a good idea to encourage tourists ____ (come) to our country.
to come
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Improvements in people's living standards are allowing more people
____ (get) whatever they want.
to get
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Many people cannot afford buying expensive clothes, so they tend to look for bargains.
Many people cannot afford to buy expensive clothes, so they tend to look for bargains.
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In order to avoid a situation where a customer decides not to buy / not buying either product, ...
not to buy
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I don't think spending money on your child will make him become irresponsible with money as an adult.
Correct
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Firstly, the money could help poorer nations _____ (improve) their economies.
to improve
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I strongly recommend using small local shops.
Correct
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I suggest to improve the situation by spending more money to solve the problem.
I suggest improving the situation by spending more money to solve the problem.