Gerund or infinitive: different meanings – Exercise 7

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Choose the correct form of the verb in brackets according to the meaning of the sentence: the gerund (-ing form) or the to-infinitive.

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  1. I regret (say) those things to her.
  2. The company proposes (launch) the new service next spring.
  3. Remember (check) the train times before you leave.
  4. She stopped (eat) meat several years ago.
  5. If you’re having trouble sleeping, try (avoid) coffee in the evening.
  6. I remember (walk) to school with my brother.
  7. We regret (tell) you that your booking has been cancelled.
  8. He tried (catch) the bus, but it had already left.
  9. The committee proposed (change) the date of the meeting.
  10. We stopped (get) some petrol on the way home.