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Read the first sentence, and choose the most suitable verb to complete the second sentence

Gerund or infinitive

1) Passengers are permitted____to carry__ (carry) only one piece of hand luggage onto the plane.

2) We tried___to press_______ (press) the "escape" key but the program just wouldn't respond.

3) We were furious when the judge ordered us ___to pay_____(pay) compensation.

4) He denied______committing___ (commit) the crime.

5)I miss____working______ (work) in the travel industry. Maybe I can get my old job back.

6) If you can't find the information in the manual, try_____looking______ (look) at our website.

7) They stopped ______making_______(make) fax machines ten years ago.

8) Austrian Airlines regrets____to announce_______ (announce) the cancellation of today's flight to Vienna.

9) They avoid_______traveling________ (travel) in the rush hour whenever possible.

I0) I saw à suspicious young man____entering___________ (enter) the building shortly before the incident.

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the

Word given

I ) The taxi will be expensive so take enough money.

case

Take enough money __in case taxi is__expensive.

2) I'd be happier if you could be a bit quieter.

Sooner

I ‘d sooner you didn’t make_________so much noise.

3) The result of our appeal against the parking fine should arrive in the post tomorrow.

Due

The result of our appeal_against the parking fine_is due to arrive_in the post_______tomorrow.

4) We have to report these facts to the police.

We

Tt's high time__we reported these facts to the police_____________.

5) Unless he phones immediately, he's going to miss us.

If

He's going to miss us___except if he phones________ immediately.

6) We will always pay tribute to our heroes when we get together at our meetings in the future.

Whenever

_______Whenever we get together at our meetings______________ we will always pay tribute to our heroes.

Read the first sentence, and choose the most suitable verb to complete the second sentence

1) "I wasn't anywhere near the scene of the crime".

The accused admitted/claimed / begged / enñouraged that he hadn't been near the scene of the crime.

2) "Don't pass any of the information to the authorities".

He forbade /forced/allowed/ encouraged us to pass any of the information to the authorities.

3) "If you do that again, l will call the police".

He demanded/threatened/ordered / claimed to call the police.

4) "Don't forget to clean under the bed, or there will be trouble!"

Ellie's mum advised/warned/encouraged her not to forget to clean under the bed.

4) Complete each sentence with a relative pronoun (that/ which/,which/ ,who/ who/ whose )

1) Àlan Turing_____,who_____ died in 1954, was the father of computer science.

2) The Design Council is an organization___that_______ supports product innovation.

3) The politician____who___ was disgraced in a financial scandal has handed in his resignation.



4) She's the woman______whose________ house was burgled last night.

5) The company_____,__which_________ is a family-run organisation, must be held responsible for the health of its staff.

5) Underline the correct —ed or —ink adjectives.

1) He will hear evidence from residents, councils, developers and (interesting/interested) parties.

2) Dogs bark from time to time but excessive or prolonged barking can be (annoying/annoyed) for people living or working nearby.

3) Victims are often too (frightening /frightened) or (embarrassing / embarrassed) to even come forward and report the crime.

4) Success at work is a (satisfied /satisfying) experience.

5) 1 feel very (frustrated /frustrating) when I can't think of the correct word in English.


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