Exercise CL31. CAR Complementation. For each set of four sentences, complete with the appropriate form (to infinitive or -ing clause) of one of the verbs given. Use each verb only once.
inform - buy - dance - do
1. I can't afford buying a new car until next year.
2. First, he completed his M1 and M2; then he went on to do a doctorate.
3. We regret to inform you that your application has not been accepted.
4. They started dancing as soon as the music started.
close - rain - help - invite
5. I regret inviting so many people to the party. Our place is so small.
6. Will you at least consider helping us with this project?
7. I remember closing the door, but I don't know if I locked it.
8. It's starting to rain.Could you close the window, please?
work - lock - talk - have
9. I hope you remembered to lock the door before you left.
10. They always stop to have breakfast at the local inn on their way.
11. You should stop working so hard. You'll exhaust yourself.
12. I asked him to lower his voice, but he just went on talking.