Higher level Verb patterns

Verb Patterns 1

200

Complete the sentence with one the the verbs below and the correct form of the verb in parentheses.

 remember / regret / try / stop

I __________(spend) all that money. I’ve got none left.

regret spending

300

Rewrite the sentence so it has a similar meaning. Use between two to five words.

I am sorry for what I will tell you but you are fired. 

REGRET

I _____________________ that you are fired.

I regret to tell you that you are fired.

400

Complete the sentence with one the the verbs below and the correct form of the verb in parentheses.

remember / regret / try / stop

___________ (add) some parsley and thyme to your lentil soup when it is nearly done. It´ll be delicious.

try adding

500

We tried ________ the song faster but we found we couldn´t.

to play

600

It's time _____ 

(set off)

to set off

Verb Patterns 2

200

Complete the sentence with one the the verbs below and the correct form of the verb in parentheses.

 remember / regret / try / stop

After driving for about half an hour, Mr Duncan got lost, then he __________ (ask) someone for help.

stopped to ask

300

Complete the sentence with one the the verbs below and the correct form of the verb in parentheses.

avoid / enjoy / admit / deny / stop

He ___________ (cheat) on the test.

admitted cheating

400

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.

I regret ______ (tell) you that the train has been delayed.

to tell

500

We tried ________ the song faster but it sounded even worse.

playing

600

Do you think it is time they ___ for the exam?

(start)

started

Verb Patterns 3

200

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.

I distinctly remember _____ (turn) the iron off before I left.

turning

300

We couldn´t afford _______(stay) in a hotel so we booked a hostel.

to stay 

400

He said he tried _______ (steal) the Mona Lisa.

to steal

500

Find and correct a mistake.

She wanted to be successful, even if it meant to postpone their wedding for a few years. 

meant postponing 

600

She would rather her children ____ abroad

(study)

studied

Verb Patterns 4

200

Complete the sentence with one the the verbs below and the correct form of the verb in parentheses.

start / remember / regret / try / stop

I ________ (hear) a shriek of terror.

remember hearing

300

Rewrite the sentence so it has a similar meaning. Use between two to five words.

Going along the Channel was something that will stay in my memory forever.

FORGET

I ______________ the Channel for the first time.

I 'll never forget crossing the Channel for the first time.

400

Rewrite the sentence so it has a similar meaning. Use between two to five words. Use the word given

You must remember you have an appointment with the doctor today.

TO 

 You _____________ to the doctor's today.

You must not forget to go to the doctor's today.

500

I tried ____________(look) in the garden, but I still couldn´t find my keys. 

looking 

600

He will go on ___ / ____ a university professor

(study, become)

studying, to become

Verb Patterns 5

200

Fionna stopped________ (drink) coffee when she realized it kept her awake. 

drinking

300

I´ll never forget _______ (see) that show. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. 

seeing

400

I tried ____________ (look) for my glasses but I felt too ill to move.

to look

500

Find and correct a mistake. 

When I saw how good the film festival was, I really regretted to not invite you. 

regreted not inviting you // regretted not having invited you 

600

I do remember ____ the key in my pocket, but I cannot find it

(put)

putting