Question

Complete each sentence with an infinitive or -ing form. How does the meaning of the verb change?
1. a. I'd like ... (work) as a secretary.
b. I like .... (work) as a secretary.
2. a. He didn't remember ... (call) for a technician so the computer was still broken.
b. That's strange I don't remember ... (call) for a technician.
3. a.I'll get it done even if it means ... (stay up) late.
b. I'm sure she didn't mean you ... (stay up) late to get it done.
4. a. He stopped ... (buy) a newspaper on his way home.
b.He stopped ... (buy) a newspaper.
5. a. Could you try ... (sent) this fax before two o'clock? It's urgent.
b. Why don't you try ... (sent) her an e-mail at home? She'll get it quickly.

Answer 1

1. A)to work (it's a wish)
B)working (it's an action happening)
2. A)to call (action that hasn't happened)
B)calling (action that has happened)
3. A)staying
B)to stay
4. A)to buy (an action that is a result of a habit)
B)buying (an action that stopped a habit)
5. A)to send (an action meant to happen before a stated time)
B)sending