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FILL IN THE BLANCKS WITH A SUITABLE GERUND OR INFINITIVE:

1.- Della doesnt feel like ____________ to the cinema tonight. (GERUND)
2.- The teenager denied ________________ the car from the carpark. (GERUND)
3.- The play wasnt worth ________________ (GERUND)
4.- They didnt expect me _______________ until later that evening. (INFINITIVE)
5.- The child appeared _______________ happy. (INFINITIVE)
6.- The committee disapproves of ________________ factories too close to houses (GERUND)
7.- Im surpreised Jim gave up the guitar because she seemed _________________ it. (INFINITIVE)
8.- Im glad you have agreed ________________ us (INFINITIVE)
9.- Im surprised Betty decided _______________ New York. (INFINITIVE)
10.- Ill leave the office at 5.00, and I hope ____________ here by 6.00 (INFINITIVE)
11.- I really dont want _______________ that programme. (INFINITIVE)
12.- The family enjoyed ________________in the lake last summer. (GERUND)
13.- She doesnt like ____________________ about people when they arent there. (GERUND)
14.- Simon has finally managed _____________ his driving test ! (INFINITIVE)
15.- I promise _______________ to you every day while Im away. (INFINITIVE)
16.- They are all in favour of ______________ and end-of-year party. (GERUND)
17.- When Joe was in South Africa, he just couldnt get used to _____________ on the left side of
the road. (GERUND)
18.- If you keep ______________, in the end you will succeed. (GERUND)
19.- The dentist told Joe he must give up ________________ sweets. (GERUND)
20.-I am looking forward to _______________ him tomorrow. (GERUND)
REWRITE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES WITHOUT CHANGING THE MEANING
OF THE ORIGINAL SENTENCES.
USE MUST HAVE + PAST PARTICIPLE
1.- He hasnt contacted me. He probably thought I was unsuitable for the job.
He MUST HAVE THOUGHT I WAS UNSUITABLE FOR THE JOB.
2.-He visited us last year. Im sure you recognised him.
You MUST HAVE RECOGNISED HIM.
3.- her watch simply disappeared.
Someone MUST HAVE STOLEN IT.
4.- The train has left and she is still at the station.
She MUST HAVE MISSED THE TRAIN.
USE COULD HAVE+ PAST PARTICIPLE
1.- He has a broken leg.
He COULD HAVE FALLEN down the stairs
2.- I think I recognise her
I COULD HAVE MET her before.
3.- Jack and Jill are angry with each other.
They COULD HAVE HAD a quarrel.
4.-He decided not to sell his car although he had a buyer.
He COULD HAVE SOLD HIS CAR, but he decided not to.
USE MAY/MIGHT HAVE+ PAST PARTICIPLE
1.- Perhaps he visited us, but we were out. HE MAY / MIGHT HAVE VISITED US.
2.- Its possible the child broke the cup. The child MAY / MIGHT HAVE BROKEN THE CUP.
3.- Maybe she didnt want to go out. She MAY / MIGHT NOT HAVE WANTED TO GO OUT.
USE SHOULD HAVE + PAST PARTICIPLE
2.- Jill heard something about Sue.She didnt tell Sue. Now Sue is angry with her.
JILL SHOULD HAVE TOLD SUE WHAT SHE HEARD.
3.- The floor is all muddy! Why didnt you wipe your feet?
YOU SHOULD HAVE WIPED YOUR FEET.
4.-Peter didnt practise the piano before the concert, so he made a lot of mistakes
PETER SHOULD HAVE PRACTISED THE PIANO BEFORE THE CONCERT.
5.-It was silly of Barbara to be rude to her teacher.
BARBARA SHOULDNT HAVE BEEN RUDE TO HER TEACHER.
6.- They expected Janet to land an hour ago. She hasnt arrived yet.
JANET SHOULD HAVE LANDED AN HOUR AGO.

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