Verb Patterns (6) – Special verbs: Remember, forget, stop, mean, regret

Grammar Exercise for B2 learners

Add the gerund or infinitive form of the verb in brackets.

1.The bread dough didn’t rise because I had forgotten ________ the yeast. (add)

2. Hi Sara! I’m so sorry, I’ve been meaning ________ you for ages but I have been so busy with work. (call)

3. The singer told the paparazzi to stop ________ her everywhere as it was upsetting her children. (follow)

4. Remember ________ your toothbrush and toothpaste. You forgot them last time. (pack)

5. What are you doing with my scooter? I don’t remember ________ you could borrow it! (say)

6. As we were walking through the forest we stopped now and again ________ photos of the beautiful flowers and trees. (take)

7. I’ll never forget ________ how to horse ride. I fell off half a dozen times!(learn)

8. We regret ________ you that your application has been unsuccessful. (inform)

9. If Oliver takes the job, it means ________ to Melbourne. (move)

10. Carmina was really enjoying her salsa classes. She regretted ________ them earlier. (not / start)



Verb Patterns (2): Special Cases: Remember, forget, stop, need, try

Verb Patterns (3): Gerund or Infinitive?

Verb Patterns (4): Gerund or Infinitive?

Verb Patterns (5): Verb + Object + Infinitive


Answers

1. to add
2. to call
3. following
4. to pack
5. saying
6. to take
7. learning
8. to inform
9. moving
10. not starting