С. c. modal verbs / gerund vs. infinitive forms / relative clauses modal verbs (can / could / may / might / must / should / would / ought to) 2. complete the sentences using an appropriate modal verb together with the verb in brackets: 1. i (not/eat) so much. now i feel sick. 2. a. i wonder why tom didn’t call me. b. he was really busy. by all means, he (forget) it. 3. you have signed the contract. it (not/change) now. 4. he was in prison at the time the crime was committed, so he (not/do) it. 5. you (arrive) at the office earlier. the meeting has already started. 6. i’m surprised nobody told you that the road was dangerous. you (warn). 7. a. we weren’t sure which way to go. in the end, we turned right. b. you went the wrong way. you (turn) left. 8. a. when was the last time you saw bill? b. years ago. i (not/recognize) him if i saw him now. gerund vs. infinitive 3. put the verb into the correct form (gerund or infinitive - the preposition “to” must be supplied were needed): 1. how old were you when you learnt (drive)? 2. i don’t mind (walk) home but i’d rather (get) a taxi. 3. i can’t make a decision. i keep (change) my mind. 4. he had made his decision and refused (change) his mind. 5. i had a really nice time this summer. i enjoyed (be) by the sea again. 6. a. but you promised to come to the theatre with me! b. i don’t remember (say) that. 7. a. remember (call) john tomorrow. b. okay, i won’t forget. 8. the water here is a bit brackish. i’d avoid (drink) it if i were you. 9. i pretended (be) interested in the conversation, but really it was boring. 10. i got up and looked out of the window (see) what the weather was like. 4. put the verb into the correct form (gerund or infinitive - the preposition “to” must be supplied were needed): 1. i can’t find the tickets. i seem (lose) them. 2. you can walk to your hotel. it’s not worth (take) a taxi. 3. i’m a bit tired. i don’t fancy (go) out. 4. tim isn’t very reliable. he tends (forget) things. 5. i’ve got a lot of luggage. do you mind (help) me?