Verb patterns

John was surprised (get) (a)   my letter.

Eve isn't interested in (teaching) (a)   young children.

The sea wasn't warm enough (swim) (a)   in.

Our teacher let us (talk) (a)   for the last 10 minutes of the lesson.

I enjoy (talk) (a)   to intelligent people.

I think you waste too much time (watch) (a)   television.

Matthew denied (steal) (a)   the money.

*steal: ăn trộm, ăn cắp

I'd rather (read) (a)   a true story than a silly love story.

My father has finished (mend) (a)   the car.

Our teacher made me (answer) (a)   all the questions.