Complete the sentences with the Gerund or the Infinitive of the verbs in brackets, using the correct form of any pronouns that are included

 

a) If the Government's wages policy is to succeed, they must try (keep) prices in check.

b) The shareholders all think they know what should be done, but the board still needs (convince).

c) Let's invite him. I'm sure he would love (come).

d) Someone in the office had made a mistake, and the firm regretted (cause) the customer inconvenience.

e) We plan (take) our holidays abroad this year.

f) The teacher doesn't permit (smoke) during the lessons.

g) I vaguely remember (he, say) something like that.

h) Come over here! I'd like (you, see) this.

i) I always try (be) punctual, but I don't always succeed.

j) It's a tricky problem. I recommend (you, consult) an expert.

k) He'd prefer (you, go) to his place, if that's convenient.

l) For the second time this year Miss Black will attempt (swim) the Channel in less than five hours.

m) A child should start (learn) a language at primary school.

n) The film was so terrifying that she could hardly bear (watch) it.

o) The new committee member did not venture (speak) at his first meeting.

p) They began (drive) at six in the morning, and were still on the road ten hours later.

q) He remembered (pass) on most of the information, but omittted (mention) one or two of the most important facts.

r) The reporters asked many questions which the Prime Minister declined (answer).