The Verbals and Predicative Constructions

Open the brackets and put the verb into correct form

1. Each time mother tries to make the child __________ (go) to bed, he cries.

2. The man in the football jersey moved back, __________ (leave) room for the bicycles to pass.

3. He passed by so as __________ (avoid) seeing him.

4. __________ (Deafen) by the noise of the traffic, she hurried to get into her car.

5. __________ (Splash) with water from the puddle he decided (go) back home (change) his clothes.

6. It was not easy to coax my friend into __________ (do) hard boring work.

7. It is not for you __________ (choose).

8. She stood serene, with her laughing and __________ (part) lips.

9. He seems __________ (fool) us all this time.

10. The affection for him made her eyes __________ (sparkle).

11. They sat looking at each other without __________ (speak).

12. My parents can't even afford __________ (buy) a new refrigerator.

13. __________ (Wipe) his eyes with his sleeve, the child began to blubber out something unclear.

14. Seeing that service caused us __________ (stop) __________ (drink) tea and complain.

15. She seemed __________ (think) of her wedding.

16. I found myself __________ (wander) aimlessly through the narrow streets.

17. We happened then __________ (be out).

18. It might be easier to be out of work without __________ ( have) so many responsibilities.

19. There's nothing __________ (gain) by making a scandal.

20. I have the honour of __________ (receive) by the Queen.

21. It is not likely __________ (snow).

22. Wesat in silence, waiting for the others __________ (come).

23. The old man disliked his __________ (marry) sons asking him for advice.

24. The sound of the telephone ringing seemed... __________ (wake) every nerve in my body.

25. The child ran to his uncle to have a shoe __________ (tie) and a button __________ (fasten).

26. He groped very cautiously, as if __________ (fear) __________ (lose) the balance.

27. The telegram was a trick to get her __________ (come) home.

28. I walked up to the wood, but it was too wet for me __________ (go) inside.

29. I am whispering because I am afraid of __________ (hear).

30. But I don't like to think of you __________ (insult).

31. He confessed to __________ (steal) the money.

32. The scientist claimed __________ (learn) from the test that this was possible.

33. As you're in distress, it would be customary for me __________ (offer) you a hot beverage.

34. At first glance it seemed impossible __________ (get lost) in the huge garden.

35. I lit a cigarette and watched the red end __________ ( mirror) in the water.

36. He found her __________ (wait) in the nick of time.

37. She had something to say to him, but she kept it back for fear of __________ (irritate) him.