(swim) is a great sport.
swimming
George suggested (go) to a movie.
going
May avoided (make) a mistake on her test.
making
Bill thanked us for (give) her a ride to school.
giving
Thomas said she was surprised (hear) about the accident.
to hear
Simon planned (arrive) early to study for the quiz.
to arrive
Sean, you should avoid (stay) up too late on the night before the final.
staying
Emigrating means (leave) everyone you love behind.
leaving
First, Juan tried (play) golf, and then basketball, but he just wasn't good at sports.
playing
The computer wouldn't work, so Nora tried (restart) it, but that didn't solve the problem.
restarting
When Candido came home, he found his cousin from Mexico (lie) on the sofa.
lying
Naomi, do you remember (hear) about that plane crash last year?
hearing