participle, past participle)

A)

1. I want to swim, but they do not allow (swim) in this lake.

3. She tried (see) the manager in order to discuss the matter.

4. We avoided (drive) over unpaved road by taking the new highway.

5. I have to leave the house at seven o’clock (get) to work on time.

6. I should get my coat (clean).

7. That boy earns his living by (sell) papers.

8. The policeman made us (stop) our car.

9. Joseph wants to save his money (travel) next year.

10. I ask the man if he would mind (turn) off the radio.

B)

1. The farmer risks (lose) his crop if there is a drought.

3. We are very glad (be) here.

4. When questioned, the students denied (play) the practical joke.

5. I often dream of (go) on a trip to Spain.

6. Why do they object to (smoke) here?

7. The manager let us (leave) work early the day before the holiday.

8. Do you see the man (talk) to Mr. Hall?

9. I must start soon (get) there before dark.

10. We aren’t accustomed to (get) up so early.

EXERCISE 3:

Choose the correct verbal form in parentheses:

(1)

myself (to keep, keeping) up my courage. Like most people; I avoided (to face, facing) the dentist’s drill and

endeavored (to postpone, postponing) the (feared, fearing) ordeal as long as possible. But yesterday, when a

molar started to ache, I decided it was time (to see, seeing) the dentist. If I postponed (to keep, keeping) my

appointment again, I would risk (to lose, losing) a tooth.

(2)

Everyone (interested, interesting) in this sport should certainly plan on (to attend, attending). Watching a

fine player is a good way of (improving, improve) one’s own game. In addition, there is much pleasure in

(seeing, see) someone do something expertly. I am certainly looking forward to (watching, watch) the

champion (to play, play).

(3)