I. Put the verbs in brackets into a correct form (ing-form or infinitive).
1. The snow kept (fall) and the workmen grew tired of (try) (keep) the roads clear.
2. He offered (lend) me the money. I didn't like (take) it but I had no alternative.
3. Do you remember (read) about it?
No, at that time I was too young (read) newspapers.
4. Did you remember (book) seats for the theatre tomorrow?
Yes, I have the tickets here. Would you like (keep) them? I am inclined (lose) theatre tickets.
5. Try (avoid) (be) late. He hates (be) kept (wait).
6. I didn't know how (get) to your house so I stopped (ask) the way.
7. I wish my refrigerator would stop (make) that horrible noise. You can't hear anyone (speak).
8. He heard the clock (strike) six and knew that it was time for him (get) up.
9. I knew I wasn't the first arrive), for I saw smoke (rise) from the chimney.
10. There was no way of (get) out of the building except by (climb) down a rope and Ann was too terrified
(do) this.
11. I'm not used to (drive) on the left.
When you see everyone else (do) it you'll find it quite easy (do) yourself.
12. I don't like (get) bills but when I do get them I like (pay) them promptly.
13. Why did you go all round the field instead of (walk) across it?
I didn't like (cross) it because of the bull. I never see a bull without (think) that it
wants (chase) me.
14. There are people who can't help (laugh) when they see someone (slip) on banana skin.
15. It's no good (write) to him; he never answers letters. The only thing (do) is (go) and (see) him.

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