Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the verbs
Infinitive or V-ing form rules
Мы используем инфинитив (начальную форму глагола) + to в следующих случаях.

1. Для обозначения цели.

   I take the book to read.

2. После выражения предпочтения что-то сделать.

   I would like to read a book.

3. После описания эмоций и чувств или описания (не)готовности что-то делать.

   I was happy to help you.

4. Со словами too и enough.

   I'm too tired to play football.

5. С конструкцией so + прилагательное + as.

   She was so sad as to start crying.

6. С конструкцией for + существительное/местоимение + to.

   It was too difficult for me to speak English with him.

7. После некоторых существительных.

   Can you find a shorter way to get there?

Мы употребляем инфинитив (начальную форму глагола) без to в следующих случаях.

1. С модальными глаголами.

   You can call me whenever you need.

2. Со словами let, make, watch, see, hear.

   He makes me call him.

3. С конструкциями would rather, had better.

   I would rather stay at home today.

Мы употребляем глагол с окончанием -ing в следующих случаях.

1. В качестве подлежащего, которое переводится на русский язык существительным или неопределённой формой глагола.

   Swimming is my favourite summer activity.

2. Со словами, выражающими предпочтения.

   My dad loves fishing.

3. Форма V+ing употребляется в функции дополнения без предлога после глаголов:

   • to avoid,
   • to consider,
   • to dislike,
   • to enjoy,
   • to finish,
   • to give up,
   • to mind,
   • to suggest.

He wants to give up smoking.

1. Do you mind
   [ ]
   the dog. I don't manage my work project.
2. Sarah avoids
   [ ]
   poker, because she's afraid to lose.
3. Caleb has offered
   [ ]
   to the city center to have dinner.
4. I'm tired of
   [ ]
   understanding and kind to ungrateful people.
5. Daniel wants
   [ ]
   an actor when he grows up.
6. He didn't remember
   [ ]
   off the gas so I checked it once more.
7. My teacher let me
   [ ]
   the exam earlier, because I should manage to get to the competition.
8. I have been preparing for the exam all day, but I've stopped
   [ ]
   my dog.
9. Why don't we order some food? I can't stand
   [ ]
   on Friday.
10. You must
    [ ]
    for your exam to get the highest mark.