VERBS PATTERNS

They avoided ______ politics at the family gathering.

• DISCUSSING

• TO DISCUSS

I regret _______ you that the event has been canceled.

(Expressing formal sorrow or disappointment.)

• TO INFORM

• INFORMING

My mother could retire, but she keeps ______.

• TO WORK

• WORKING

Don't forget _____me when you arrive.

(Reminder or instruction for the future.)

• CALLING

• TO CALL

She agreed _____ a presentation at the meeting

• TO GIVE

• GIVING

She avoided ______ to her boss.

• TO TALK

• TALKING

They made____ do it.

• TO

• WITHOUT ''TO''

He suggested _____ at the Grand Hotel.

• TO STAY

• STAYING

He didn't apologize for _____ late.

• TO BE

• BE

• BEING

She tried _____ the heavy box, but it was too heavy for her.

(Made an effort to do something.)

• TO LIFT

• LIFTING