1. Would you mind…the window? (close)
2. I’d like to know if you enjoy…to parties (go)
3. The girls suggested…a fashion show on TV.(watch)
4. I saw a girl…bitterly near the lamp-post.(cry)
5. When I saw his new coat I couldn’t help… .(laugh)
6. Jim is really looking forward to…on holiday to Spain this summer.(go)
7. You should…more attention in class.(pay)
8. This book is fantastic. It’s worth… . (read)
9. Helen likes…money on clothes. (spend)
10. I’m tired of …the same exercise. (do)
To ask someone politely if they can close the window, we use the phrase "Would you mind" followed by the base form of the verb. In this case, the base form of the verb "close" is used.
2. I'd like to know if you enjoy going to parties.
To express a desire to find out someone's opinion or preference, we use the phrase "I'd like to know" followed by the conjunction "if" and the base form of the verb. In this case, the base form of the verb "go" is used.
3. The girls suggested watching a fashion show on TV.
To express a suggestion or recommendation, we use the verb "suggest" followed by the gerund form of the verb. In this case, the gerund form of the verb "watch" is used.
4. I saw a girl crying bitterly near the lamp-post.
To describe an action that happened in the past, we use the past simple tense. In this case, the verb "cry" is used in the past simple tense.
5. When I saw his new coat, I couldn't help laughing.
To describe a situation where you cannot control your reaction, we use the phrase "can't help" followed by the gerund form of the verb. In this case, the gerund form of the verb "laugh" is used.
6. Jim is really looking forward to going on holiday to Spain this summer.
To express excitement or anticipation for a future event, we use the phrase "looking forward to" followed by the gerund form of the verb. In this case, the gerund form of the verb "go" is used.
7. You should pay more attention in class.
Using the modal verb "should" followed by the base form of the verb, we can give advice or make suggestions. In this case, the base form of the verb "pay" is used.
8. This book is fantastic. It's worth reading.
To express the value or usefulness of something, we use the phrase "worth" followed by the gerund form of the verb. In this case, the gerund form of the verb "read" is used.
9. Helen likes spending money on clothes.
To talk about a general activity or habit, we use the verb "like" followed by the gerund form of the verb. In this case, the gerund form of the verb "spend" is used.
10. I'm tired of doing the same exercise.
To express a feeling of boredom or dissatisfaction with a repeated activity, we use the phrase "tired of" followed by the gerund form of the verb. In this case, the gerund form of the verb "do" is used.