1 Use the verbs in brackets to fill the gaps.


1  We arranged_____________ under the station clock at half nine. ( to meet )
2  I always try to avoid_____________ him whenever I can. ( to see )
3  I long _____________ in Scotland again. ( to be )
4  My Mum demanded _____________ the manager. ( to see)
5  My brother denied_____________ my chocolate mousse. Maybe his hamster ate it. ( to eat )
6  I tried _____________ but I just couldn't. ( to understand )
7  In the end I gave up_____________ to persuade her. ( to try )
8  Charlie was pretending _____________ a chicken. ( to be )
9  They chose_____________ in a cheap hotel but spend more money on meals. ( to stay)
10  We like Galicia so much that we keep _____________ back there. ( to go )
11  He deserves_____________ severely punished. ( to be )
12  When we visit my aunt, they expect me _____________ on my best behaviour. ( to be )
13  I didn't mean _____________ her feelings. I'm really sorry. ( to hurt )
14  I always put off_____________ my homework until the last possible moment. ( to do )
15  He goes on _____________ me the same thing over andover again. ( to tell )
16  I can't stand _____________ in the queue at the baker's. ( to wait )
17  The firemen managed_____________ the fire pretty quickly. ( to put out )
18  I never risk_____________ through that part of town. ( to go )
19  Clare offered _____________ me to the airport, which was very kind of her. ( to take )
20  Dad threatened_____________ my pocket money if I didn't do my homework. ( to stop )