2 Complete the sentence with the to-infinitive or -ing form of the verb in brackets. a I prefer to play
music than to listen to it. (play)
b I prefer
music to listening to it. (play)
C Do you remember
him the key? (give)
d Did you remember
him the key? (give)
e You should stop
chocolate - it's bad for you. (cat)
f You should stop
something - you need energy. (eat)
g I'll never forget
my first computer. (buy)
h Don't forget
some bread on your way home. (buy) a
Explanation: In this sentence, the verb "prefer" is followed by the gerund form "playing" because we are talking about a general preference or habit.
b) I prefer music to listening to it.
Explanation: In this sentence, the verb "prefer" is followed by the noun "music" and the preposition "to" because we are comparing two things and expressing a preference for one over the other.
c) Do you remember giving him the key?
Explanation: In this sentence, the verb "remember" is followed by the gerund form "giving" because it is used in the structure "remember + verb + object."
d) Did you remember to give him the key?
Explanation: In this sentence, the verb "remember" is followed by the infinitive form "to give" because it is used to indicate an action that should have been done in the past.
e) You should stop eating chocolate - it's bad for you.
Explanation: In this sentence, the verb "stop" is followed by the gerund form "eating" because it is used to indicate the action that should be stopped.
f) You should stop doing something - you need energy.
Explanation: In this sentence, the verb "stop" is followed by the gerund form "doing" because it is used to indicate the action that should be stopped. The specific action is not mentioned in the sentence, so it is left open-ended.
g) I'll never forget buying my first computer.
Explanation: In this sentence, the verb "forget" is followed by the gerund form "buying" because it is used to indicate a past action that will always be remembered.
h) Don't forget to buy some bread on your way home.
Explanation: In this sentence, the verb "forget" is followed by the infinitive form "to buy" because it is used to indicate an action that should not be forgotten in the future.