Verb + Object + -ing form and infinitive

I overheard a teacher ____________ about the exam results.

• talking

• to talk

• talks

• talk

The teacher has authorised us ______________ (set) the class homework this week.

Our teacher inspired me _____________ more literature.

• reading

• read

• to read

He warned them ___________ their revision to the last minute.

• not to leave

• not leave

• not leaving

I found them _____________ the results of their experiment in the laboratory.

• write up

• to write up

• writing up

She chose a place _______________ (study) which was too noisy for me.

We can’t persuade him ___________ any more tests on his memory.

• to do

• do

• doing

I didn’t notice them ___________ (leave) as I was too busy watching the show.

If someone shows me how to do something, it helps me ________________________ the action more quickly.

• understand

• to understand

• understanding

The teacher makes him _______________ every day as he says that is the best way to learn.

• to practice

• practing

• practice