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If you don't stop ____(waste) time and at least try ___ (get) the report finished today, the boss will be furious.
stop wasting, try to get
We can't afford buying/ to buy a new car
to buy
The directions she gave me were easy ___ (follow), so I was amazed ___ (find) that I still got lost.
easy to follow, amazed to find
We regret ____ (inform) passengers of the cancellation of the 10.06 train to Glasgow.
to inform
I hope you didn't agree lending/ to lend her any more money.
to lend
We just managed catching/ to catch the bus.
to catch
Comment on the function: For me, studying Spanish has been a rewarding experience.
Subject
Comment on the function: On receiving their letter he decided to make a donation to help their campaign.
Adverbial modifier of time
Comment on the function: I improved my English by listening to the radio.
Adverbial modifier of manner
Comment on the function: He took my bike without asking permission.
Adverbial modifier of attendant circumstances
Comment on the function: I couldn’t help laughing when I saw his haircut
Part of a predicate
Comment on the function: He insisted on both students apologising.
Object
Comment on the function: Jack apologised_(be) late saying he had been held up in a traffic jam.
Object
Comment on the function: Anyone travelling without a passport runs the risk of being arrested.
Attribute
Comment on the function: The custom of kissing people under the mistletoe is ancient, dating back to pre-Christian times.
Attribute
The board members went on................ (discuss) the next item on the agenda.
To discuss
