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Verb Forms and Usage Exercises

The document contains 5 exercises that assess understanding of verb forms and usage in English sentences. Exercise 1 involves filling blanks with the correct verb form, Exercise 2 is multiple choice on verbs, Exercise 3 tests forming correct verb forms, Exercise 4 covers verbs used with prepositions and adjectives, and Exercise 5 distinguishes gerund and infinitive verbs. The exercises provide practice with foundational English grammar concepts.

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Verb Forms and Usage Exercises

The document contains 5 exercises that assess understanding of verb forms and usage in English sentences. Exercise 1 involves filling blanks with the correct verb form, Exercise 2 is multiple choice on verbs, Exercise 3 tests forming correct verb forms, Exercise 4 covers verbs used with prepositions and adjectives, and Exercise 5 distinguishes gerund and infinitive verbs. The exercises provide practice with foundational English grammar concepts.

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#### Exercise 1: Gap Filling

**Instructions:** Fill in the blanks with the appropriate form of the verb in brackets.

1. She always enjoys _______ (go) to the beach during summer.

2. It's essential to _______ (be) careful when you drive at night.

3. They decided _______ (not/attend) the meeting due to unforeseen circumstances.

4. I can't help _______ (feel) excited about the upcoming concert.

5. He managed _______ (finish) the project before the deadline.

6. Our teacher expects us _______ (do) our homework on time.

7. She's looking forward to _______ (visit) her family next month.

8. It's hard _______ (understand) his point of view sometimes.

9. They agreed _______ (meet) at the café at noon.

10. I would like _______ (learn) more about different cultures.

#### Exercise 2: Multiple Choice

**Instructions:** Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence.

1. He enjoys _______ in the morning.

a) to run

b) running

c) run

2. It is important _______ healthy food.

a) eating

b) to eat

c) eat

3. They are planning _______ to Europe next year.

a) travelling

b) to travel

c) travel

4. She forgot _______ the door when she left.

a) to lock

b) locking

c) lock

5. We hope _______ the exam.

a) passing

b) to pass

c) pass
6. He offered _______ me with my project.

a) helping

b) to help

c) help

7. They decided _______ early to avoid traffic.

a) leaving

b) to leave

c) leave

8. It seems easy _______ this problem.

a) solving

b) to solve

c) solve

9. I can't stand _______ in long queues.

a) waiting

b) to wait

c) wait

10. She suggested _______ to the new restaurant.

a) going

b) to go

c) go

#### Exercise 3: Correct Form of Verbs

**Instructions:** Write the correct form of the verb in brackets.

1. We plan _______ (visit) the museum tomorrow.

2. She enjoys _______ (watch) old movies.

3. He keeps _______ (forget) his keys.

4. It's difficult _______ (understand) this concept.

5. They hope _______ (be) on time.

6. I can't imagine _______ (live) without the internet.

7. She appears _______ (be) very knowledgeable about the subject.

8. He stopped _______ (smoke) last year.

9. They continue _______ (work) despite the challenges.

10. I need _______ (finish) this assignment by Monday.


#### Exercise 4: Verbs, Adjectives, and Collocations with Bare Infinitive/Infinitive with 'To'

**Instructions:** Complete the sentences using the correct form of the verb (bare infinitive or infinitive with 'to').

1. She could _______ (hear) someone calling her name.

2. It's nice _______ (meet) new people.

3. He might _______ (go) to the party tonight.

4. They should _______ (study) harder for their exams.

5. You must _______ (be) at the airport two hours before your flight.

6. I would like _______ (have) a cup of coffee, please.

7. It's important _______ (know) the rules before you play the game.

8. We ought _______ (consider) all options before making a decision.

9. You dare not _______ (speak) to him like that!

10. He needs _______ (work) on his presentation skills.

#### Exercise 5: Expressions Followed by Gerund or Infinitive

**Instructions:** Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb (gerund or infinitive).

1. They avoided _______ (tell) her the bad news.

2. I can't stand _______ (wait) in long lines.

3. She postponed _______ (make) a decision until next week.

4. He admitted _______ (not understand) the instructions.

5. We considered _______ (move) to a new city.

6. They risked _______ (be) late to catch the sunrise.

7. I remember _______ (lock) the door before leaving.

8. He denied _______ (have) seen the document.

9. She prefers _______ (stay) at home during weekends.

10. We enjoy _______ (cook) together on special occasions.

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### Answer Keys

#### Exercise 1: Gap Filling - Key

1. going

2. be

3. not to attend

4. feeling

5. to finish

6. to do

7. visiting

8. to understand

9. to meet

10. to learn

#### Exercise 2: Multiple Choice - Key

1. b) running

2. b) to eat

3. b) to travel

4. a) to lock

5. b) to pass

6. b) to help

7. b) to leave

8. b) to solve

9. a) waiting

10. a) going

#### Exercise 3: Correct Form of Verbs - Key

1. to visit

2. watching

3. forgetting

4. to understand

5. to be

6. living

7. to be

8. smoking

9. to work

10. to finish
#### Exercise 4: Verbs, Adjectives, and Collocations - Key

1. hear

2. to meet

3. go

4. study

5. be

6. to have

7. to know

8. to consider

9. speak

10. to work

#### Exercise 5: Expressions Followed by Gerund or Infinitive - Key

1. telling

2. waiting

3. making

4. not understanding

5. moving

6. being

7. to lock

8. having

9. to stay

10. cooking

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