Blue
I simply can't stand (listen) to that singer; her voice is too high-pitched for me.
listening
They finally agreed (share) the costs of the road trip equally.
To share
My boss told us to stop (use) the company printer for personal documents.
Using
He tried (fix) the broken shelf himself, but couldn't do it.
To fix
Do you like (read) science fiction books, or do you prefer fantasy?
Reading
If you don't mind (wait) a few minutes, the manager will be with you shortly.
waiting
We need (buy) more groceries for the party this weekend.
To buy
If you want (pass) the test, you must study the material.
To pass
They love (spend) time at the beach, especially when the weather is warm.
Spending
The children agreed (wait) patiently for their turn on the swing.
To wait
I always forget (lock) the back door when I leave the house.
To lock
She would prefer (have) a quiet dinner at home tonight instead of going out.
Having
We always enjoy (go) for a long hike on Saturday mornings.
Going
I would prefer (drink) coffee in the morning rather than tea.
Drinking
They decided (move) to a bigger city for better job opportunities.
To move
Can you stop (make) that loud noise? It's distracting me!
Making
Did you remember (turn off) the oven before we left?
To turn off
I would like (reserve) a table for two this evening, please.
To pass
Have you decided (go) to the concert on Saturday yet?
To go
Please try to finish (clean) your room before your friends arrive.
Cleaning
She wants to learn (speak) French before she travels to Paris.
To speak
The audience started to applaud, but the conductor signaled for them to keep (play).
Playing
Even though it was raining, the children decided to keep (play) soccer outside.
Playing
My brother absolutely hates (do) the dishes after dinner.
Doing
I need (call) my insurance company about the accident right away.
To call