Fill in the blanks.
1. I can't get used to ……………………… in the country.
We use an ing form after get used to.
2. I saw him ……………………….. it.
Please select 2 correct answers
See can be followed by an ing form or an infinitive without to.
3. I called him before …………………….. out.
After some conjunctions, the ing form can be used instead of a clause.
4. I want you …………………….. for me.
5. She wanted me ………………….. it before I left.
6. I used ……………………… football when I was young.
We use a to-infinitive after used.
7. I was delighted to find her …………………….. so happy.
8. Remind me ………………………. the money.
9. You must not forget ………………….. her tomorrow.
Forget is followed by a to-infinitive when the reference is to future.
10. It is no good …………………… to him. He won't help.
We use an ing form after it is no good.
11. I would like ……………….. that movie again.
Would like is followed by a to-infinitive.
12. She wanted me …………………. with her.
Want is followed by object + to-infinitive.
Answers
1. I can’t get used to living in the country.
2. I saw him do / doing it.
3. I called him before going out.
4. I want you to wait for me.
5. She wanted me to finish it before I left.
6. I used to play football when I was young.
7. I was delighted to find her looking so happy.
8. Remind me to send the money.
9. You must not forget to call her tomorrow.
10. It is no good talking to him. He won’t help.
11. I would like to watch that movie again.
12. She wanted me to go with her.
