Open the parentheses. Use infinitives or gerunds in the ap-
propriate forms. Add prepositions where necessary.
1. The poet is known (to live) ... in Paris at that time.
2. Don’t make the mistake (to underestimate) ... the oppo-
nent.
3. Can I learn to speak better (to listen) ... to records.
4. He is far too lazy (to do) ... it by himself.
5. Are you really thinking (to give up) ... this job?
6. We felt the ground (to rock and tremble) ... under our feet.
7. There is no use (to reason) ... with her now.
8. The poems are believed (to write) ... by a young woman.
9. How can I do it without somebody (to notice) ... me and
(to begin) ... to ask questions?
10. She is not likely (to forget) ... her promise.
11. She talked about (to join) ... a ski club.
12. I gave up (to smoke) ... .
13. They are thinking about (to invite) ... Carol to dinner.
14. He apologized for (to come) ... to school late.
15. She smiled broadly and waved her hand. She seemed
(to recognise) ... me.
16. You can’t learn to skate without (to fall) ... .
17. It’s no use (to try) ... to make you see my point.
18. Even if he is out you needn’t worry. He is sure (to leave)
... the key under the door-mat.
19. It’s different for you. You are used (to walk) ... .
20. She washed her face before (to go) ... downstairs.
21. You needn’t mention it again. He is not likely (to forget) ... it.
22. He is believed (to teach) ... by his father.
23. I see no harm (to let) ... them enjoy themselves during vaca-
tion.
24. When are they expected (to come) ...?
25. Would you mind (to help) ... this lady with her bags?
26. We expect him (to return) ... late in the summer.
27. If it was settled, there was no point in my (to object) ... .
28. He plans (to leave) ... for Europe on the same boat.
29. Are you used to (to speak to) ... like that by your employer?
30. They learned (to understand) ... English quickly.
31. I have come to apologize for (to cause) ... all that trouble.
32. She is going downtown. She wants (to buy) ... a new dress.
33. Who is responsible (to keep) ... the place in order?
34. Would you mind (to come back) ... later, please?
35. It’s unusual (to see) ... him up so early in the morning.
36. What harm is there (to stay up) ... a little later?
37. Have you ever heard him (to say) ... anything of the kind?
38. They don’t seem (to understand) ... the explanation, they are
still making the same mistake.
39. He was anxious for them (to go) ... .
40. Why are you so anxious (me to leave) ...?
41. I have a right to know. I insist (to tell) ... the truth.
42. It is worth (to try) ... to do this anyway.
