Task 1
I can't imagine her driving a car.
Explanation: In this sentence, we use the -ing form of the verb ("driving") because it follows the verb "imagine."He agreed to buy his son a new CD player.
Explanation: After the verb "agreed," we use the infinitive form of the verb ("to buy").I enjoy driving at night.
Explanation: We use the -ing form of the verb ("driving") after the verb "enjoy."The man asked me to open the door.
Explanation: After the verb "asked," we use the infinitive form of the verb ("to open").I look forward to seeing you at the weekend.
Explanation: Following the phrasal verb "look forward to," we use the -ing form of the verb ("seeing").Are you thinking of visiting New York?
Explanation: After the phrasal verb "thinking of," we use the -ing form of the verb ("visiting").We decided to stay in that beautiful town.
Explanation: After the verb "decided," we use the infinitive form of the verb ("to stay").The teacher expected Michael to study hard.
Explanation: Following the verb "expected," we use the infinitive form of the verb ("to study").He doesn't mind working the night shift.
Explanation: We use the -ing form of the verb ("working") after the verb "mind."I learned to ride a bike at the age of 6.
Explanation: Following the verb "learned," we use the infinitive form of the verb ("to ride").The girl goes on reading the book.
Explanation: Corrected the sentence, and now it uses the -ing form of the verb ("reading").
Task 2
B: Did I? That's strange. I don't remember lending you any money.
Explanation: The correct verb form is "lending" after "remember" in this context.We tried to put the fire out but we were unsuccessful. We had to call the fire-brigade.
Explanation: After "tried," we use the infinitive form of the verb ("to put").When you see Tom, remember to give him my regards, won't you?
Explanation: After "remember," we use the infinitive form of the verb ("to give").What do you intend to do about this problem?
Explanation: Following "intend," we use the infinitive form of the verb ("to do").I clearly remember leaving it by the window and now it has gone.
Explanation: The correct verb form is "leaving" after "remember" in this context.When she saw what had happened, she began laughing loudly.
Explanation: We use the -ing form of the verb ("laughing") after the verb "began."Sue needed some money. She tried to ask Gerry, but he couldn't help her.
Explanation: After "tried," we use the infinitive form of the verb ("to ask").He tried to reach the shelf, but he wasn't tall enough.
Explanation: Following "tried," we use the infinitive form of the verb ("to reach")."Did you remember to phone Ann?" "Oh no, I completely forgot."
Explanation: After "remember," we use the infinitive form of the verb ("to phone").I asked them to be quiet, but they continued to make a lot of noise.
Explanation: After "continued," we use the infinitive form of the verb ("to make").
Task 3
- I'll never forget sailing down the Volga on that lovely summer day.
- I am so sorry; I forgot to let you know.
- Don't forget to remind them about the party.
- I remember seeing you somewhere.
- Did you remember to water the plants today?
- We regret to tell you that you have failed this exam.
- He regrets making that mistake; now he doesn't have money.
- After learning Spanish, she went on to make dinner.
- They went on discussing this question for hours.
- I'm sorry to interrupt, but can I ask you something?
- Bob was sorry for shouting at his little sister.
- He stopped smoking when he realized how dangerous it was.
- Amanda stopped having a quick snack and then continued translating the article.
- You should try exercising, you may feel better.
- They tried to lift that tree trunk, but it was too heavy for them.
- Being a doctor means helping people.
- I am sorry; I didn't mean to hurt you.