Verb + Object + Infinitive or Gerund

Yelena taught us __________________ new words in a dictionary.

• a. that we should check

• b. to check

• "a" and "b" are both correct

Mark begged us ___________________ him to the closest train station.

• a. that we took

• b. to take

• "a" and "b" are both correct

I didn't mean for you _________________. I'm very sorry.

• a. be offended

• b. to be offended

• "a" and "b" are both correct

Luckily the doctor didn't advise ___________________ my lifestyle.

• a. me to change

• b. that I should change

• "a" and "b" are both correct

We have arranged __________________ the meeting.

• a. for Jack to attend

• b. Jack to attend

• "a" and "b" are both correct

I would hate for __________________ uncomfortable about the proposed changes.

• a. you to feel

• b. that you feel

• "a" and "b" are both correct

Having an extra team member helped us _____________ the project ahead of schedule.

• a. complete

• b. to complete

• "a" and "b" are both correct

We'd always planned ____________________ to college.

• a. our children to go

• b. for our children to go

• "a" and "b" are both correct

Phil persuaded me _________________________ extreme sports.

• a. that I should give up

• b. to give up

• "a" and "b" are both correct

I'm afraid I can't let you ____________ in until I see proof of your identity.

• check

• to check

• checking