Gerunds and infinitives

My parents are always telling us it’s important to experience new things. Yesterday, my mum bought home some different kinds of fruit we’d never seen before, and encouraged us _______ them. (try)

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CCSS.L.8.1A

I don’t mind ______________ new things sometimes, but I needed to know more about these fruit first. (try)

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1D

I wondered if there was any risk of ______________ an upset tummy, for example. (get)

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CCSS.L.8.1A

So Mum told me their names and eventually persuaded me ______________ a small piece of mangosteen and eat it. It tasted amazing, actually. (take)

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CCSS.L.8.1A

0. The teacher__________ (let / open) the window when I asked her because it was too hot in the classroom.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1D

0. It’s John on the phone. I think he ______________ (want / congratulate) you on your success.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1D

0. Don’t worry Emma, I’m sure my map of the area will ______________ (prevent / get) lost.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1D

0. Phil is ______________ (consider / become) a chef as he loves cooking.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1D

0. Mum has ______________ (promise / help) me prepare a party for my friends.

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.3A

0. Doctors ______________ (believe / take) regular exercise is essential for your health.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1D