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  • I hope you didn't agree lending/ to lend her any more money.
    to lend
  • Comment on the function: Madame Daubreuil was in the habit of visiting him here in the evenings.
    Attribute
  • Comment on the function: He enjoyed teaching and knew that he did it well.
    Object
  • Comment on the function: I tried to put her at her ease by saying conventional things.
    Adverbial modifier of manner
  • Comment on the function: I improved my English by listening to the radio.
    Adverbial modifier of manner
  • We can't afford buying/ to buy a new car
    to buy
  • Comment on the function: I couldn’t help laughing when I saw his haircut
    Part of a predicate
  • The directions she gave me were easy ___ (follow), so I was amazed ___ (find) that I still got lost.
    easy to follow, amazed to find
  • Comment on the function: The car began moving away down the road.
    Part of a predicate
  • Comment on the function: The custom of kissing people under the mistletoe is ancient, dating back to pre-Christian times.
    Attribute
  • Sorry, I know I promised ___(pay) for dinner tonight, but I forgot ___(bring) any money.
    Sorry, I know I promised to pay for dinner tonight, but I forgot to bring any money.
  • Comment on the function: On receiving their letter he decided to make a donation to help their campaign.
    Adverbial modifier of time
  • I'm hoping ___(marry) a billionaire, so I can spend more time to relax/ relaxing/ relax.
    I'm hoping to marry a billionaire, so I can spend more time relaxing.
  • The board members went on................ (discuss) the next item on the agenda.
    To discuss
  • I'm considering buying/ buy/ to buy a new car.
    I'm considering buying a new car.
  • We just managed catching/ to catch the bus.
    to catch
  • We regret ____ (inform) passengers of the cancellation of the 10.06 train to Glasgow.
    to inform
  • Comment on the function: For me, studying Spanish has been a rewarding experience.
    Subject
  • Comment on the function: Anyone travelling without a passport runs the risk of being arrested.
    Attribute
  • Comment on the function: Jack apologised_(be) late saying he had been held up in a traffic jam.
    Object
  • My doctor advised me ___(take) more exercise.
    My doctor advised me to take more exercise.
  • Comment on the function: He took my bike without asking permission.
    Adverbial modifier of attendant circumstances
  • Comment on the function: He insisted on both students apologising.
    Object
  • Comment on the function: It's no good flying in a temper. You've just got to listen.
    Subject
  • Comment on the function: Sometimes Liza fell into light doze and Jim would keep very still for fear of waking her.
    Adverbial modifier of reason
  • 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
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