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The key answer of exercise 7

The key to exercise solutions in chapter Grammar Bank 1 for the textbook Spark 4 - Workbook with authors Virginia Evans, Jenny Dooley from Express Publishing

Question

Put the verbs in brackets into the to-infinitive or the -ing form. How do the sentences differ in meaning.

Answer

  1. a) Don't forget to tell Kristen about the beach party tonight. (future action); b) I'll never forget going to Australia last summer. (past memory)
  2. a) Stop playing that music! It's really annoying! (quit); b) Let's stop to buy something to eat. I'm so hungry. (pause to do sth else)
  3. a) Try drinking some mint tea. It's good for your stomach. (experiment); b) Try to be here on time for the meeting. ; b) Try to be here on time for the meeting. (make an effort)
  4. a) I regret inviting Angie to Luke's birthday party. (past mistake); b) I regret to inform you that your application was not successful. (formal announcement)
  5. a) Remember to lock the door before you go. (future action); b) I am sorry but I don't remember meeting you at Mike's party. (past event)

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