Verb patterns

They couldn't afford

• an official to supervise the meeting

• working on a large building project

• me move into my new house

• to buy a new house

The politician imagined (---------------) in a perfect town that he himself had built.

I persuaded him (-------------) to the gym.

I'm trying (---------------) salsa, but I don't have enough time to practice.

I'm sorry (-----------) you that the flight was cancelled.

They decided making him the manager of the company.

• CORRECT

• INCORRECT

We managed to save enough money to get her a nice present.

• CORRECT

• INCORRECT

The plan involves to buy a new land to build houses.

• CORRECT

• INCORRECT

I always remember paying my bills on time.

• CORRECT

• INCORRECT

The woman went on (talk) even though nobody was really listening.