UNIT 57 • Verb + ~ing or to... (3) (like / would like etc.)

Nov 21, 2016

Complete the sentences with ‘likes …’ or ‘doesn’t like …’ + one of the following (in the correct form):

be kept waiting ○ do nothing ○ drive ○ fly ○ solve mysteries ○ take photographs ○ take risks ○ work in the open air
- George is a detective. He enjoys his work.
  He
  or
  He
- Ann very rarely travels by plane.
  She
  or
  She
- Rose always carries her camera with her.
  She
  or
  She
- Christine doesn’t use her car very often.
  She
  or
  She
- Dave is a gardener. He likes his job.
  He
  or
  He
- Jennifer is a very cautious person.
  She
  or
  She
- Ted is extremely lazy.
  He
  or
  He
- Helen is very impatient.
  She
  or
  She
Say whether you like or don’t like these activities. Complete these sentences with a suitable verb in the correct form.
- I don’t like . . .
  flying
  .
  - to fly
  - flying
- I don’t mind . . .
  playing
  cards.
  - playing
  - to play
- I hate . . .
  doing
  the ironing.
  - doing
  - to do
- I enjoy . . .
  going
  to museums.
  - to go
  - going
- I don’t like . . .
  lying
  on the beach all day.
  - to lie
  - lying
How would you feel about doing these jobs? Complete these sentences with a suitable verb in the correct form.
- I wouldn’t like . . .
  to be
  a teacher.
  - being
  - to be
- I wouldn’t like . . .
  to be
  a dentist.
  - to be
  - being
- I’d like . . .
  to be
  a hairdresser.
  - being
  - to be
- I’d hate . . .
  to be
  an airline pilot.
  - being
  - to be
- I wouldn’t mind . . .
  being
  a tourist guide.
  - to be
  - being
Put in a suitable verb in the correct form, ‘~ing’ or ‘to …’. Sometimes either form is possible.
- It’s nice to be with other people but sometimes I enjoy . . .
  being
  alone.
  - being
  - to be
- I’m not quite ready yet. Do you mind . . .
  waiting
  a little longer?
  - waiting
  - to wait
- When I was a child, I hated . . .
  going
  to bed early.
  - going
  - to go
- I don’t enjoy . . .
  writing
  letters. I can never think what to write.
  - writing
  - to write
- I need a new job. I can’t stand . . .
  working
  here any more.
  - working
  - to work
- I would love . . .
  to come
  to your wedding but I’m afraid it isn’t possible.
  - to come
  - coming
- Caroline never wears a hat. She doesn’t like . . .
  wearing
  hats.
  - wearing
  - to wear
- ‘Would you like . . .
  to sit
  down?’ ~ ‘No, thanks. I’ll stand.’
  - sitting
  - to sit
- When I have to catch a train, I’m always worried that I’ll miss it. So I like . . .
  to get
  to the station in plenty of time.
  - getting
  - to get
- Have you got a moment? I’d like . . .
  to talk
  to you about something.
  - talking
  - to talk
Write sentences like those in Section D. Use the verb in brackets.
- It’s a pity I couldn’t go to the wedding.
  I would (like)
- It’s a pity I didn’t see the programme.
  I would (like)
- I’m glad I didn’t lose my watch.
  I (hate)
- It’s a pity I didn’t meet Ann.
  I would (love)
- I’m glad I wasn’t alone.
  I (not / like)
- It’s a pity I couldn’t travel by train.
  I (prefer)

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