Language Structure 4
1.I can't stand _________ all the time. a) to complain b) compalining c) her complaining
2.Our teacher won’t allow ______ dictionaries during the test. a) to use b) us to use c) us using
3.The city doesn't allow _______ along curbs painted red. a) my parking b) to park c) parking
4.I hope you don't mind _______ while you eat. a) my smoking b) me to smoke c) smoking
5.Travel agents usually advise ________ flight bookings three days before departure. a) him reconfirming b) to reconfirm c) reconfirming
6.His car needs _______. It looks like it hasn't been washed in years. a) to wash b) him to wash c) washing
7.Smokers risk ________ several smoking related illnesses. a) getting b) to get c) me to get
8.The astronomer told us _________ into the sun during the eclipse. a) not looking b) looking c) not to look
9.I wish she would just quit __________ all the time. a) complaining b) to complaing c) my complaining
10.She resisted ______ advice from her co-workers. a) taking b) my taking c) to take
11.Linda regretted _______ to her high school reunion. a) not to go b) to go c) not going
We use remember, forget, regret + to + infinitive for necessary actions. We use remember, forget, regret + to + infinitive for necessary actions. We use remember, forget, regret + verb + ing for past actions. We use remember, forget, regret + verb + ing for past actions. Regret to + infinitive tends to be with verbs such as say/tell/inform. I can’t remember posting the letter. I think I posted it, but I'm not sure. I didn’t remember to post the letter. It’s still in my pocket.
12.I remember ________ up at 4:30 AM to make it to work on time. a) getting b) him to get c) to get
13.Janet forgot her ______ purse, so I lent her ten dollars. a) to bring b) bringing c) bring
14.I completely forgot _____ here when I was a kid. But now I remember! My parents brought me here when I was three. a) to come b) coming c) come
15.I regret ___________ you that Mr. Smith has passed away. a) to inform b) informing c) inform
16.Helen really regrets _____ out of high school. She has really had to struggle to make a living because of that decision. a) to drop b) dropping c) drop
17.Did you remember ______ your swimsuit? Our vacation in Hawaii won't be much fun if you can't go swimming. a) to pack b) packing c) pack
18.Do you remember ______ stuck in that elevator when we were in New York? I thought we would never get out of there! a) being b) to be c) be
19.______ one month before he retired was a shock to the whole company. a) Bill to be fired b) Bill fired c) Bill’s being fired
20.John has difficulty ______ interviews. a) to give b) giving c) give
21.I can't get used ________ a grandmother; I feel so old! a) to be b) being c) to being
22.I'm used ________ on the left now, but when I first came to Britain it felt very strange! a) to driving b) to drive c) drive
23.My friend is good _______ volleyball. a) to play b) at playing c) to playing
24.Laura dreams _______ on a small island. a) to live b) of living c) about live
25.You had better ______ me the truth. a) to tell b) telling c) tell
26.I would rather ______ first class. a) to travel b) travel c) traveling
27.We heard him ______. a) to scream b) scream c) screaming
28.I don’t think it’s worth ____ again. a) to try b) trying c) try
29.In addition _____ your heart, toning muscle, and helping maintain your ideal weight, exercise may strengthen your immunity against some colds and viral infections. a) to strengthening b) to strengthen c) strengthen
30.What are my obligations in relation __________ individuals with access to information? a) with provide b) to provide c) to providing