Verbs + -ing or infinitives
My teacher's unhappy because I didn't manage__ _____ my homework on time
finishing/to finish
manage to finish
I expect you __________ me as soon as you arrive!
a) phone
b) to phone
c) phoning
b) to phone
Which of these isn't a synonym of fix?
Mend, repair, break
break
______- you help with my homework. It's difficult
could/must
could
I need to increase my muscles. What's a synonym of increase?
Build up, Carry out, Do without
Build up
It's difficult to stop children playing/to play on their smartphones
stop children playing
She'd rather -_____ a smartphone than a tablet.
a) have
b) to have
c) having
a) have
My parents and I have _____ to an agreement
come/make/do/take
come
Some scientists believe that animals _______ smell diseases
can/have to
can
I don't know how you put up with such an annoying neighbour.
What's a synonym of put up with?
a) like, enjoy; b) accept, allow
b) accept, allow
Children always seem _______ (be) more sociable now
seem to be more...
Jenny's planning ________ to my birthday party.
a) come
b) to come
c) coming
b) to come
Which of these words doesn't mean 'to say you don't do something'?
refuse, deny, accept
accept
You mustn't/don't have to wear a helmet when you ride your bike. It's dangerous.
mustn't
What did you get up to last night?
What's a synonym of get up to?
a) buy b) do
b) do
teachers would rather we ___________ (use) them at school
would rather we NOT USE them at school
Nicola's worried about _________ (miss) the train
missing
Which of these means to find a solution to a problem?
Accomplish, overcome, achieve
overcome
If you're ill, you may/should stay at home.
should
The instructor told them to stop talking and get on with their swimming practise.
a) make progress b) have a good relationship with c) be happy d) overcome
a) make progress
My son's refusing __________ (have) a meal with us at the weekend
refusing TO HAVE a meal
He let me ________ (upload) photos from his computer
upload
What's the adjective of 'permit?'
Permissable
I believe cars can/will be able to travel in the future
will be able to
What's a synonym of carry out?
To follow (instructions)