EF UpI/6A: Verb patterns (Infinitives and gerunds)

Complete the sentence with an infinitive or -ing form. Use the word in brackets.

I can't afford ___ (not have) a job at the moment.

Complete the sentence with an infinitive or -ing form. Use the word in brackets.

Do you mind us ___ (watch) you while you work?

Complete the sentence with an infinitive or -ing form. Use the word in brackets.

Have you considered ___ (move) house?

Complete the sentence with an infinitive or -ing form. Use the word in brackets.

I hate it when the phone keeps ___ (ring).

Complete the sentence with an infinitive or -ing form. Use the word in brackets.

Our boss has threatened ___ (fire) him before.

Complete the sentence with an infinitive or -ing form. Use the word in brackets.

He persuaded everyone ___ (work) overtime.

Complete the sentence with an infinitive or -ing form. Use the word in brackets.

They have delayed ___ (make) a decision.

Complete the sentence with an infinitive or -ing form. Use the word in brackets.

He didn't remember ___ (call) for a technician so the computer was still broken.

Complete the sentence with an infinitive or -ing form. Use the word in brackets.

I'll get it done even if it means ___ (stay up) late to get it done.

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one.

It was impossible not to laugh when she tripped over the cable. = I couldn't help ___ .