gerunds and infinitives
Are you absolutely positive you want to sell your painting at auction? I’d hate ___ that you’re never going to see it again.
A think B to think C thinking
B to think
‘I’ve told you before Andrew, I’ve already been to America.’
She _________ (remind)
... reminded Andrew (that) she had already been to America.
I’ve heard great things about performances at this venue. It’s supposed to have a really ___ atmosphere, so you can just enjoy the music.
laid-back
I can’t wait to try Susan’s pie. The smells coming out of the kitchen are so faint.
smelly / appetising / dreadful
appetising
The other artists seem incredibly focused so I’ve decided it’s just not worth ___ this year.
A enter B to enter C entering
C entering
‘Oh look, we may need to change flights in Dubai.’
He _________ (point out)
...pointed out (that) they might need to change flights in Dubai.
The little farmhouse we stayed in was off ___ ___ ___. Only one car drove past the whole week we were there.
the beaten track
I’m really enjoying the light and rich flavours in this soup. I can just taste the peppers.
delicate / foul / smelly
delicate
You two have been paying for everything so far this evening, why don’t you let us ___ dessert for you?
A buy B to buy C buying
A buy
‘Don’t worry Henry, everything is going to be alright.’
She _______ (reassure)
...reassured Henry (that) everything was going to be alright.
Eating my lunch in the park is the easiest way for me to get a little ___ ___ ___ into my life each day.
peace and tranquillity
I can’t believe Janet brought such a salty lunch into the library to eat. I bet it’s going to hang around in the air for a while yet.
delicate / rich / smelly
smelly
She urged him ___ as she thought he wasn’t yet up to speed with all the facts.
A reconsider B to reconsider C reconsidering
B to reconsider
‘Justin, please don’t be late.’
He ________ (urge)
... urged Justin not to be late.
My parents have gone away for the weekend to escape the ___ ___ ___ of city life.
hustle and bustle
I’d heard such exceptional things about that new restaurant, but the food was nothing special and the service was revolting.
foul / rich / dreadful
dreadful
I couldn’t resist ___ myself to a first class ticket because they were running an amazing promotion.
A treat B to treat C treating
C treating
‘I’ve visited every country in Africa.’
She ________ (claim)
... claimed (that) she had visited / to have visited every country in Africa.
I’m not too sure about this hostel you’ve booked for us, but if everyone else is happy, I’ll go ___ ___ ___.
with the flow
Blue cheese is notorious for being bland smelling, but it has a truly wonderful flavour.
delicate / foul / smelly
foul
Amongst the students in my university, there is a growing tendency ___ a gap year and travel around Europe.
A take B to take C taking
B to take
‘Are you sure this bill is right?’
He _______ (query)
... queried (if/)whether the bill was right.
When travelling abroad, you have to be careful that you don’t get ___ ___ ___ ___ when it comes to the cost of day trips.
taken for a ride
I’m not sure I’m going to be able to finish this huge slice of triple chocolate cake. It’s a little too disgusting for my taste.
delicate / rich / appetising
rich