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4. Use the appropriate form of the Gerund and insert preposi­tions where necessary:

1. Newton, the famous scientist, was sometimes engaged (to work out) difficult problems. 2. "There's no question (to forgive you) he said quickly. 3. Of course, I should insist (to pay) for all work. 4. I wonder if there's any use (to try) to improve him. 5. We began to speak only when we were out (to hear) of the old man 6. I insist (to go) there at once. 7. We all suspected him (to learn) it before and (to try) to conceal it from us. 8. They were a busy (to unpack) the books and (to put) them on the shelve. 9. (to hear) the news she ran over to the telephone to inform Gerald at once. 10. But (to make) this request Mr. Denair avoided (to look) in his face. 11.I spent the rest of the time in the hall of the Station Hotel (to write) letters. 12. You can help| me (to give) a piece of good advice, you're old enough to know it better. 13. (to discuss) the plan ourselves we decided to consult Mike's eldest brother who in our eyes was an expert. 14. He hesitated a little (to open) the door. He had a feeling that there was somebody waiting for him inside. 15. (to hear) the sound of the door opened downstairs he tiptoed into the corridor and bent over the banisters. 16. (to see) three little children dancing in the street to their own music he came up nearer to see them better. 17. Excuse me (to come) late.

5. Use the appropriate form of the Gerund. Insert prepositions where necessary:

1. Now I can boast (to see) Rome and London, Paris and Athens. 2. How did you like the English rule (to drive) on the left side of the road instead of the right? 3. I hate (to be) ill and (to stay) in bed. 4. We all kissed Mother (to go) to bed. 5. I'm not used (to receive) Christmas presents. 6. At every school she went to she learned drawing, besides (to teach) by her father at home. 7. My wife and I look forward (to see) you and Rosa. 8. The children had to help (to sweep) and (to clean) the rooms and (to wash up) after meals. 9. The doctor left three different medicines with instructions (to give) them. 10. You can improve your pronunciation (to read) aloud. 11.1 went out for a while (to give) the boy the prescribed capsules. 12. You can't act (to feel). 13. I dislike the idea (to spend) a holiday with hundreds of other people. 14. (to ask) about it he said he knew nothing. 15. The silence was broken by the sound of a door (to lock) 16. She walked a little (to leave) her office. 17. I remember (to go) to the British Museum one day.

6. Put the verbs in brackets into the Gerund:

A. 1. My watch keeps (stop). — That's because you keep (forget) to wind it. 2. Would you mind (lend) me ten pence? I want to make a phone call. 3.1 suggest (telephone) the hospitals before asking the police to look for him. 4. Why do you keep (look) back? 5. He kept (ring) up and (ask) for an explanation and she didn't know what to do about him. 6. Try to avoid (be) 'ate. He hates to be kept (wait). 7. The taxi-driver tried to stop in time, but he couldn't avoid (hit) the old woman.

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