Gerunds & Infinitives
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the bold verb.
I don't remember _____ you before. meet
meeting
Write the word for the definition.
a person who directs an orchestra
a conductor
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first.
My hair was very long when I was a child.
When I was a child I used _____ _____ very long hair.
to have
Complete the missing words.
Could I have an extra p_____ for my bed, please?
pillow
Put the word to the definition.
It’s an instrument you play by blowing into it.
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the bold verb.
The car needs _____. Shall I take it to the car wash? clean
cleaning
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a group of people who sing togethera band / a choir
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first.
I get up very early, but it's not a problem for me now.
I'm used _____ _____ _____ very early.
to getting up
Complete the missing words.
My husband says I sn_____ really loudly at night.
snore
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the bold verb.
1 Remember ________ the electrician this afternoon. ring
2 I’d rather ________ the bus than go by train tomorrow. get
1 to ring
2 get
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1 We managed _____ to the airport on time. get
2 Please try _____ late tomorrow. not be
1 to get
2 not to be
Write the word for the definition.
a stringed instrument that you hold between your knees
a cello
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first.
After living in London for a year I still find driving on the left difficult.
After living in London for a year I still can't get _____ _____ _____ on the left.
used to driving
Complete the missing words.
I didn't sleep last night, so I'm going to have a n_____ now.nap
Complete with used to, get used to or be used to in the correct form.
1 After a year in the US I’ve finally ________ driving on the left.
2 When I was young, I ________ have a lot of toys.
1 got used to
2 used to
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1 We can’t afford ________ on holiday this year. go
2 My new job involves ________ with customer complaints. deal
3 We managed ________ the whole house before my parents arrived home. clean
1 to go
2 dealing
3 to clean
Write the word for the definition.
a woman who sings with a very hing voice
a soprano
Complete with used to, get used to or be used to in the correct form.
1 I ________ play video games every day, but now I only play them at weekends.
2 I ________ meet friends for coffee on Saturday mornings.
1 used to
2 used to
Complete the missing words.
Last night I had a horrible n_____. I dreamt that I was lost in the jungle.nightmare
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1 Sally can’t help ________ when she watches romantic films. cry
2 Try ________ your laptop off and then on again. That might fix the problem. turn
3 I’ll never forget ________ your face when you heard you’d won the lottery! see
1 crying
2 turning
3 seeing
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1 Please don’t make me ________ to that song again! listen
2 I know you’re very tired, but please try ________. concentrate
3 My bedroom needs ________. It’s in a terrible mess. tidy
1 listen
2 to concentrate
3 tidying
Write the word for the definition.
an electronic musical instrument, like a piano
a keyboard
Complete with used to, get used to or be used to in the correct form.
1 The new operating system is quite different, but you’ll soon ________ it.
2 I watch a lot of foreign films so I ________ reading subtitles.
3 Zoe ________ be good at tennis, but now she plays really well.
1 get used to
2 am used to
3 didn't use to
Complete the missing words.
Don't forget to s_____ the alarm for tomorrow morning.set
Complete sentences with the correct words.
1 I really mustn’t over___ tomorrow morning – I’ve got an early flight.
2 I never share a room with my brother – he ________ so loudly during the night!
3 I went straight to sleep as soon as my head hit the ________.
1 oversleep
2 snores
3 pillow