Verb Patterns to+verb or verb+ing

She admitted __________ in the test

• cheating

• to cheat

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'cheating' because it follows the verb 'admitted' correctly. The phrase 'admitted cheating' is grammatically correct, while 'admitted to cheat' is not standard usage.

This is a fantastic French restaurant. I recommend _________ the soup

• to try

• trying

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'trying' because it follows the structure of 'recommend' which is typically followed by a gerund (verb+ing). Therefore, 'I recommend trying the soup' is grammatically correct.

I know she has avoided ________ so agressive with the kids.

• to be

• being

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'being' because it fits the structure of the sentence. 'Avoided being' indicates that she has refrained from the action of being aggressive, while 'to be' would be grammatically incorrect in this context.

We've arranged ________ our grandparents soon.

• to visit

• visiting

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'to visit' because it follows the structure 'arranged to [verb]', indicating a planned action. 'Visiting' would not fit grammatically in this context.

What have you decided _______?

• to do

• doing

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'to do' because it follows the verb 'decided' correctly. The phrase 'decided to do' indicates a decision about an action, while 'decided doing' is grammatically incorrect.

After dinner, what would you like ________ as digestif?

• to have

• having

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'to have' because it follows the structure of 'would like' which is typically followed by the infinitive form of a verb. 'Having' is a gerund and does not fit this grammatical structure.

Do you ever remember __________ at your classroom desk?

• to

• sitting

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'sitting' because it fits the context of the sentence, indicating an action that can be remembered. 'To' does not grammatically complete the sentence.

There were a few witnesses but she still denied __________ the money.

• to steal

• stealing

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'stealing' because it follows the verb 'denied' correctly. In English, we use the gerund form after 'deny' to indicate the action being denied.

I insisted but she still forgot __________ mom.

• to call

• calling

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'to call' because it follows the structure of 'insist on' which requires the infinitive form. 'Calling' would be incorrect in this context.

I suggest __________ early next time. It's too cold and dark now.

• to leave

• leaving

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'leaving' because it follows the structure 'suggest + gerund' (verb + -ing). 'To leave' is incorrect in this context.