Page 96 - English Grammar in Use Suppl. Ex. - Fifth Edition

Units to … and preposition + -ing
Units
65–66 (afraid to do and afraid of doing)

142 Complete the conversations. Use a preposition + -ing or the infinitive with to … .
A Sidney and Tom are walking through the town centre.
sidney: Look, there’s Angela. Isn’t she gorgeous?
tom: She’s all right. You really fancy her, don’t you?
sidney: Yeah. I often dream (1) about taking (take) her out, but I’m afraid (2) to ask
(ask) her.
tom: Why?
sidney: Well, I suppose I’m afraid (3) (look) like a fool if
she refuses.
tom: If you like her so much, you shouldn’t be afraid (4)
(risk) it. Anyway, I’m sure she won’t refuse.
sidney: You think so?
tom: Yeah, go on, why don’t you text her?
sidney: OK, I’ll do it now.
tom: It’s lucky for me that I’ve succeeded (5)
(persuade) you.
sidney: Why’s that?
tom: I just happen to know she fancies you. I told her I’d get you to contact her and she’s
looking forward (6) (hear) from you!
B Brian and Phil are at work.
brian: Good morning Phil, could we have a word in my office?
phil: Of course.
brian: I’m sorry (7) (have) to say this, but I’m afraid you
failed (8) (achieve) high enough sales to earn a
bonus this month. I suppose the bad weather kept the customers away?
phil: Yes, I guess so. I’m very sorry (9) (let) you down
this time.
brian: OK, I’m sure you’ll make it up soon. I’m thinking (10)
(send) one or two junior sales staff on a course next month. Would you be interested
(11) (go)?
phil: Yes, I would be. Thank you.
brian: Good. I’ll put your name on the list.

C Joanna has phoned Katie.
joanna: I’m sorry (12) (forget) your birthday last week.
katie: That’s OK. I quite understand. You were in the middle of your exams. You’re allowed
(13) (forget) people’s birthdays on exam days!
joanna: That shouldn’t have prevented me (14) (send)
you a card. Did you get some from the family?
katie: Well, Mum was the only one (15) (remember).
joanna: Well, she’s not likely (16) (forget), is she?
katie: No, I suppose you’re right.

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