Exercise Unit 53 & Unit 54 [Bahasa Inggris 2#]

Exercises

53.1 Complete the sentences for each situation using –ing.

1.      A                    : What shall we do?
B                     : We could go to the zoo.
Answer            : She suggested going to the zoo.

2.      A                     : Do you want to play tennis?
B                    : No, not really.
Answer            : He didn’t fancy playing tennis.

3.      A                     : You were driving too fast.
B                     : You’re right. Sorry!
Answer            : She admitted driving too fast.

4.      A                     : Let’s go swimming.
B                     : Good idea!
Answer            : She suggested going to swimming.

5.      A                     : You broke the DVD player.
B                     : No, I didn’t!
Answer            : He denied broking the DVD player.

6.      A                     : Can you wait a few minutes?
B                     : Sure, no problem.
Answer            : They didn’t mind waiting a few minutes.

53.2 Complete each sentences with one of the following verbs (in the correct form):

answer                 apply                     be                           forget                   listen                     live lose                        make                     pay                         read                       try                          use

 

1.      He tired to avoid answering my question.

2.      Could you please stop making so much noise?

3.      I enjoy listening to music.

4.      I considered applying for the job, but in the end I decided against it.

5.      Have you finished reading the newspaper yet?

6.      We need to change our routine. We can’t go on living like this.

7.      I don’t mind you using my phone, but please ask me first.

8.      My memory is getting worse. I keep forgetting things.

9.      I’ve put off paying this bills many times. I really must to do it today.

10.  What a stupid thing to do! Can you imagine anybody being so stupid.

11.  I’ve given up trying to lose weight – it’s impossible.

12.  If you gamble, you risk losing your many.

53.3 Complete the sentences so that they mean the same as the first sentence.

1.      I can do what I want and you can’t stop me.
You can’t stop me doing what I want.

2.      It’s not a good idea to travel during the rush hour.
It’s better to avoid traveling during the rush hour.

3.      Shall we paint the kitchen next weekend instead of this weekend?
Shall we postpone painting the kitchen until next weekend?

4.      Could you turn the music down, please?
Would you mind turn the music down, please?

5.      Please don’t interrupt all the time.
Would you mind not interrupted all the time?

53.4 Use your own ideas to complete these sentences. Use –ing.

1.      She’s very interesting person. I always enjoy talking to her.

2.      I’m not feeling very well. I don’t fancy going out.

3.      I’m afraid there aren’t any chairs. I hope you don’t mind lending a chair.

4.      It was a beautiful day, so I suggested swimming with my friends.

5.      It was very funny. I couldn’t stop laughing too much!

6.      My car isn’t very reliable. It keeps caring more

Exercises

54.1 Complete the sentences for these situation.

1.      A                     : Shall we get married?
B                     : Yes, let’s.
Answer            : They decided to get married.

2.      A                     : Please help me.
B                     : OK.
Answer            : She agreed to help her.

3.      A                     : Can I carry your bag for you?
B                     : No, thanks. I can manage.
Answer            : He offered to carry her bag.

4.      A                     : Let’s meet at 8 o’clock.
B                     : OK, fine.
Answer            : They arranged to meet at 8 o’clock.

5.      A                     : What’s your name?
B                     : I’m not going to tell you.
Answer            : She refused to tell her name.

6.      A                     : Please don’t tell anyone.
B                     : I won’t. I promise.
Answer            : She promised not to tell anyone.

54.2 Complete each sentence with a suitable verb.

1.      Don’t forget to lock the door when you go out.

2.      There was a lot of traffic, but we manage to get to the airport in time.

3.      We couldn’t afford to live in London. It’s too expensive.

4.      We’ve got new computer software in our office. I haven’t learnt to use it yet.

5.      Mark doesn’t know what happened. I decided not to ask him.

6.      We were all afraid to speak. Nobody dared say or to say anything.

54.3 Put the verb into the correct form, to … or –ing. (See Unit 53 for verb + -ing)

1.      When I’m tired, I enjoy watching television. It’s relaxing.    (watch)

2.      I’ve decided looking for another job. I need a change.    (look)

3.      Let’s get a taxi. I don’t fancy walking home.    (walk)

4.      I’m not in a hurry. I don’t mind waiting.    (wait)

5.      Tina ran in a marathon last week, but she failed finishing.    (finishing)

6.      I wish that dog would stop barking. It’s driving me crazy.    (bark)

7.      Our neighbor threatened calling the police if we didn’t stop the noise.    (call)

8.      We were hungry, so I suggested having dinner early.    (have)

9.      Hurry up! I don’t want to risk missing the rain.    (miss)

10.  They didn’t know I was listening to them. I pretended being asleep.    (be)

54.4 Make a new sentence using the verb in brackets.

1.      You’ve lost weight.                      (seem)        You seem to have lost weight.

2.      Tom is worried about something. (appear)     Tom appears to worried about something.

3.      You know a lot of people.            (seem)        You seems to know a lot of people.

4.      My English is getting better.         (seem)        My English seem to getting better.

5.      That car has broken down.            (appear)     That car appears to have broken down.

6.      David forgets things.                    (tend)        David tends forget things.

7.      They have solved the problem.     (claim)       They claim to have solved the problem.

54.5 Complete each sentence using what/how/where/whether + these verbs:

do        get       go        put       ride      use

1.      Do you know how to get to John’s house?

2.      Would you know what to do if there was a fire in the building?

3.      You’ll never forget how to ride bicycle once you’ve learnt.

4.      I’ve been invited to the party, but I haven’t decided whether to go or not.

5.      My room is very untidy. I’ve got so many things and I don’t know where to put them.

6.      I have some clothes to wash. Can you show me how to use the washing machine?