Fill in the blanks.
1We expected the guests ............... on time.
Wrong!
After "expect" with an object, use the to-infinitive "to arrive".
2I wouldn’t advise ............... that product.
Wrong!
When "advise" has no object, use the gerund "buying".
3I wouldn’t advise anyone ............... that product.
Wrong!
After "advise" with an object, use the to-infinitive "to buy".
4Can you help me ............... this box?
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
After "help" with an object, both "to lift" and "lift" are correct.
5Can you remind me ............... the bank tomorrow?
Wrong!
After "remind" with an object, use the to-infinitive "to call".
6They don’t allow ............... in their house.
Wrong!
When "allow" has no object, use the gerund "smoking".
7They don’t allow people ............... in their house.
Wrong!
After "allow" with an object, use the to-infinitive "to smoke".
8I don’t want him ............... out.
Wrong!
After "want" with an object, use the to-infinitive "to find".
9You aren’t allowed ............... more than two books at a time.
Wrong!
After "be allowed," use the to-infinitive "to borrow".
10I don’t expect him ............... me back.
Wrong!
After "expect" with an object, use the to-infinitive "to pay".
11They persuaded me ............... their offer.
Wrong!
After "persuade" with an object, use the to-infinitive "to accept".
12They coaxed the child ............... the milk.
Wrong!
After "coax" with an object, use the to-infinitive "to drink".
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- We expected the guests to arrive on time.
- I wouldn’t advise buying that product.
- I wouldn’t advise anyone to buy that product.
- Can you help me to lift / lift this box?
- Can you remind me to call the bank tomorrow?
- They don’t allow smoking in their house.
- They don’t allow people to smoke in their house.
- I don’t want him to find out.
- You aren’t allowed to borrow more than two books at a time.
- I don’t expect him to pay me back.
- They persuaded me to accept their offer.
- They coaxed the child to drink the milk.