Question

Пооомооогиитее плиииз! Complete the sentences with the infinitive or -ing form of the verbs in brackets.1. - I've just seen Tom. He looked very annoyed. What's wrong?- I don't know. We were watching a film. Suddenly he switched off the telly and left without(19)........ (say) a word.2. - I don't like the way he talks to me. I want him (20)....... (change) his attitude.3. It's your own fault, you know. And there's no point in (21)....... (complain).We just need to think of something to improve the situation.4. I have always felt difficulty in (22)....... (talk) to people whose company I do not enjoy.5. When George heard the noise in the kitchen, he headed downstairs (23)...... (see) who was there.6. My brother, Jeff, was awarded first prize in the maths contest, but I wish he wouldn't keep (24)...... (boast) about it!​

Answer 1

1. Saying

2. To change

3. Complaining

4. Talking

5. To see

6. Boasting

Answer 2

1. • I've just seen Tom. He looked very annoyed. What's wrong?

• I don't know. We were watching a film. Suddenly he switched off the telly and left without saying a word.

2. • I don't like the way he talks to me. I want him to change his attitude.

3. It's your own fault, you know. And there's no point in complaining. We just need to think of something to improve the situation.

4. I have always felt difficulty in talking to people whose company I do not enjoy.

5. When George heard the noise in the kitchen, he headed downstairs to see who was there.

6. My brother, Jeff, was awarded first prize in the maths contest, but I wish he wouldn't keep boasting about it!