Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use the gerund, the infinitive with to, or the infinitive without to. My parents managed before 45. (retire)
Gerry spends three hours to work and back every single day. (commute)
Alex really enjoys in a team. (work)
Many people give up what they like when they start working due to the absence of time. (do)
One day, I would like my own business. (start)
It’s no use even an application – they won’t hire you. (fill)
I want you me exactly what happened. (tell)
They denied on animals. (experiment)
The doctor advised me a rest. (take)
Parents let George whatever he wants. (eat)
Sportsmen refused part in competition. (take)
Jodie went on Shakespeare. (read)
This is a challenge which we cannot fail (overcome).
She plans in Cambodia for a few months. (live)
My grandpa mentioned to war. (go)
Would you mind me how to use this vehicle? (explain)
He taught his children (fight back).
All night he couldn’t help at her. (look)
We’d rather to the café than home. (go, stay)
2. By six o’clock father (had come) home and at six he (was having) dinner.
3. By nine o’clock yesterday grandmother (had washed) the dishes and at nine she (was watching) TV.
4. When I (met) Tom, he (was eating) an ice-cream which he (had bought) at the corner of the street.
5. When I (came) home, my sister (was reading) a book which she (had brought) from the library.
6. When mother (came) home, the children (were eating) the soup which she (had cooked) in the morning.
7. When I (rang) up Mike, he still (was learning) the poem which he (had begun) learning at school.
8. When I (looked) out of the window, the children (were playing) with a ball which Pete (had brought) from home.
9. By ten o’clock the children (had settled) comfortably on the sofa and at ten they (were watching) a TV film.
10. When father (came) home, we (were cooking) the mushrooms which we (had gathered) in the wood.
11. When I (saw) Ann, she (was sorting) the flowers which she (had picked) in the field.
12. When I (came) home yesterday, I (saw) that my little brother (had broken) my pen and (was playing) with its pieces.
13. When I (opened) the door of the classroom, I (saw) that the teacher (had already come) and the pupils (were writing) a dictation.