Higher level Verb patterns

Verb Patterns 1

100

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

200

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.

300

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

400

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

to play

Verb Patterns 2

100

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

200

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

300

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

400

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

playing

Verb Patterns 3

100

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

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

turning

200

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

to stay 

300

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

to steal

400

Find and correct a mistake.

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

meant postponing 

Verb Patterns 4

100

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

200

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.

300

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.

400

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

looking 

Verb Patterns 5

100

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

drinking

200

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

seeing

300

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

to look

400

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