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put the verbs in brackets into the
correct infinitive form or the -ing form.
4 a let's
at the weekend
b: you know thate
10) to the ice-cink
ce skates
but you ve only tried it once. anyway. you love
groter skate ir's the same thing
b. that's different
5 a dad, lucy has started
chaves
riding lessons. will you let me
(go) tiding loo?
b: do you really want
a yes.
she agree
well, i'll talk to your mother and
i'm sure we can
some lo sons for you.
a thanks dad.
6 a did you know that scott is going to as
(90)?
(love) to
1 a are you busy
b: yes, but i don't mind
(read)?
thelp)
you. what do you want?
a: do you know the answer to this question?
b: yes. look, 1' show you how
(do) it yourself
2 a: i've decided
(get) a part time job.
b: really? what kind of job do you want
(find)?
a: well, i really enjoy
alter) animals, so i wouldn't mind
(work) in a pet shop
3 a the police caught the man who burgled my
house last month
b. really? how did they manage.
(catch) him?
a i don't know, but he admitted
(steal things in our neighbourhood.
b: well, i'm happy
(hear) that
the thief was caught
arrange)
(marry him?
b really? how do you know that?
a: i saw them loon (look) at engagemen
rings in a jewellery shop.
b. oh, that's interesting
7 a: are you looking forward to
on holiday?
b: yes, i'm busy
a: i suggest
and art galleries. they're fascinating.
b. that's a good idea. actually, i wanted
(do)
before i decide what
(plan) my week
(visit) the museums
.
(ask) you what the town is like

1) put Explanation: The verb "put" is already in the correct form. 2) reading Explanation: The verb "read" is changed to its -ing form "reading" because it comes after the auxiliary verb "mind." 3) go Explanation: The verb "go" is already in the correct form. 4) going Explanation: The verb "love" is changed to its -ing form "going" because it comes after the verb "is." The -ing form is used to express an ongoing action. 5) go Explanation: The verb "go" is already in the correct form. 6) find Explanation: The verb "want" is followed by the infinitive "find" because it expresses a desire or intention. 7) working Explanation: The verb "enjoy" is followed by the -ing form "working" because it expresses enjoyment of a general activity. 8) catching Explanation: The verb "manage" is followed by the -ing form "catching" because it expresses the action of catching the man. 9) stealing Explanation: The verb "admitted" is followed by the -ing form "stealing" because it expresses an admission of the action. 10) to hear Explanation: The verb "happy" is followed by the infinitive "to hear" because it expresses a desire or feeling. 11) to marry Explanation: The verb "arrange" is followed by the infinitive "to marry" because it expresses the intention or plan to marry him. 12) looking Explanation: The verb "saw" is followed by the -ing form "looking" because it indicates the action of looking at engagement rings. 13) to do Explanation: The verb "wanted" is followed by the infinitive "to do" because it expresses the intention or desire to do something. 14) visiting Explanation: The verb "plan" is followed by the -ing form "visiting" because it expresses the activity of visiting the museums. 15) asking Explanation: The verb "wanted" is followed by the -ing form "asking" because it expresses the action of asking about the town.