Nama : Anggi Ayudia Larasati
Kelas : 1EA24
NPM : 11213005
Exercises
53.1 Complete the sentences for each situation using -ing.
1. A: What shall we do?
B: We could go to the zoo.
She sugested
going to the zoo
2. A: Do you want to play tennis?
B: No, not really.
He didn't fancy
playing tennis
3. A: You were driving too fast
B: You're right. Sorry!
She admitted
driving too fast
4. A: Lets go swimming.
B: Good idea!
She sugested
going for swim
5. A: You broke the DVD player
B: No, I didn't!
He denied
breaking the DVD player
6. A: Can you wait a few minutes?
B: Sure, no problem.
They didn't mind
waiting a few minutes
53.2 Complete each sentences with one of the following verbs (in the correct form):
answer apply be forget listen live
lose make pay read try use
1. He tried to avoid
answering my question.
2. Could you please stop
making so much noise?
3. I enjoy
listening to music
4. I considered
applying for the job, but in the end I decided against it.
5. Have you finished
reading the newspaper yet?
6. We need to change our routine. We can't go on
living like this
7. I don't mind you
using my phone, but please ask me first.
8. My memory is getting worse. I keep
forgetting first.
9. I've put off
paying this bill so many times. I really must do it today.
10. What a stupid thing to do! Can you imagine anybody
being so stupid?
11. I've given up
trying to lose weight - it's imposible
12. If you gamble, you risk
losing your money.
53.3 Complete the sentences so that they mean the same as the first sentences.
1. I can do what I want and you can't stop me.
You
can't stop me doing what I want.
2. It's not a good idea to travel during the rush hour.
It's better to avoid
travelling during the rush hour
3. Shall we paint the kitchen next weekend instead of this weekend?
Shall we postpone
painting the kitchen until next weekend?
4. Could you turn the music down, please?
Would you mind
turning the music down , please?
5. Please don't interrupt all the time.
Would you mind
not interrupting all the time?
53.4 Use your own ideas to complete these sentences. Use -ing.
1. She's very interesting person. I always enjoy
talking to her
2. I'm not feeling well. I don't fancy
going out
3. I'm afraid there aren't any chairs. I hope you don't mind
sitting on the floor
4. It was a beautiful day, so I suggested
having a picnic
5. It was very funny. I couldn't stop
laughing
6. My car isn't very reliable. It keeps
breaking down
Exercises
54.1 Complete the sentences for these situations
1. A: Shall we get married?
B: Yes, lets.
They decided
to get married
2. A: Please help me.
B: OK.
She agreed
to help him
3. A: Can I carry your bag for you?
B: No, thanks. I can manage.
He offered
to caryy her bag
4. A: Let's meet at 8 o'clock.
B: OK, fine.
They arranged
to meet at 8 o'clock
5. A: What's your name?
B: I'm not going to tell you.
She refused
to tell her name
6. A: Please don't tell anyone.
B: I won't. I promise.
She promised
not to tell anyone
54.2 Complete each sentence with a suitable verb.
1. Don't forget
to lock the door when you go out.
2. There was a lot of traffic, but we managed
to get to the airport in time
3. We couldn't afford
to live in London. It's too expensive.
4. We've got new computer software in our office. I haven't learnt
to use / to operate it yet.
5. Mark doesn't know what happened. I decided not
to tell him
6. We were all afraid to speak. Nobody dared
say or to say anything.
54.3 Put the verb into the correct form, to ... or -ing. (verbs + -ing)
1. When i'm tired, I enjoy
watching television. It's relaxing. (watch)
2. I've decided
looking for another job. I need a change (look)
3. Let's get a taxi. I don't fancy
to walk home. (walk)
4. I'm not in hurry. I don't mind
waiting. (wait)
5. Tina ran in a marathon last week, but she failed
to finish. (finish)
6. I wish that dog would stop
barking. It's driving me crazy. (bark)
7. Our neighbour threatened
to call the police if we didn't stop the noises. (call)
8. We were hungry, so I suggested
having dinner early. (have)
9. Hurry up! I don't want to risk
missing the train. (miss)
10. They didn't know I was listening to the. I pretended
being asleep. (be)
54.4 Make a new sentence using the verb in brackets.
1. You've lost weight. (seem)
you seem to have lost weigt
2. Tom is worried about something. (appear) Tom appears
to be worried about something
3. You know a lot of people. (seem) You
seem to know a lot of people
4. My English is getting better. (seem)
My English seems to be getting better
5. That car has broken down. (appear)
that car appears to have broken down
6. David forgets things. (tend)
David tends to forgets things
7. They have solved the problem. (claim)
they claim to have solved the problem
54.5 Complete each sentence using what/how/where/whether + these verbs:
do get go put ride use
1. Do you know
how to get to John's house?
2. Would you know
what to do if there was a fire in the building?
3. You'll never forget
how to ride a bicycle once you've learnt.
4. I've been invited to the party, but I haven't decided
whether to go or not.
5. My room is very untidy. I've got so many things and I don't know
where to put them.
6. I have some clothes to wash. Can you show me
how to use the washing machine?
