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(infinitive or gerund?) I don't remember ________(tell) the news before. Are you sure you mentioned it yesterday?
being told
(infinitive or gerund?) Frank spoke slowly and loudly because he didn't want _________(misunderstand)
to be misunderstood
(infinitive or gerund?) I'm not used to_________ (approach) by complete strangers asking for my autograph.
being approached
(infinitive or gerund?) I was very upset when I failed the audition, so you can imagine how delighted I was ________(give) a second chance.
to be given
(infinitive or gerund?) _________ an Oscar was the most memorable event in the actor's life.
Being awarded
(infinitive or gerund?) Many film stars now hire bodyguards because they want ________(protect)
to be protected
(infinitive or gerund?) Don't tease him anymore. He doesn't enjoy _________ (laugh at)
being laughed at
(infinitive or gerund?) His music seems ________(influence) by the rock culture of the seventies.
to have been influenced
(infinitive or gerund?) We are waiting for his first novel ___________(publish) in England.
to be published
(Infinitive) Jane appears_______(get) annoyed with her new neighbour now.
to be getting
(Infinitive) Mike was the last runner_______(finish) the marathon.
to finish
"Robert appears_______ (overtake) John on the last lap". "yes, he's passed him"
to have overtaken
(infinitive) The burglars must have come in through the window as the lock seems______(force).
to have been forced
I was sorry_____(hear) that she had failed the exam.
to hear
(infinitive) The suspect claimed______(work) at the time of the robbery.
to have been working
(infinitive) My boss expects me_____(work) overtime tonight.
to work