16 Put the verbs in brackets into the infinitive or -ing form. The Letter Standing at my letterbox, I nervously ripped open the creamy white envelope. 'Dear, Sarah Jones', the letter began. "We regret 1) ... to inform... (inform) you that your application has been unsuccessful. I looked up. I couldn't continue 2) (read) any further. Just then my mobile rang. It was my dad. He wanted 3) (find out) if I had got the job. I told him what the letter said. 'Cheer up', he replied. 'If you keep 4) (send) out applications, you will find a job eventually. Can you tell me what they said?' 'What's the use of 5) (read) anymore', I replied disappointedly. I looked down at the letter again. The letter continued; "We do not feel you are experienced enough 6) (work) in our marketing department. However, after 7) (consider) your CV, we would like 8) (offer) you some training for another position in our company. We would be glad 9) (meet) with you to discuss this. We look forward to 10) (hear) from you soon'. 'I suggest 11) (read) all the way to the end next time, sweetheart!', dad said.
2) reading - The word "continue" is followed by the gerund form of the verb "reading" because it refers to the ongoing action of reading the letter.
3) to find out - The verb "wanted" is followed by the infinitive form of the verb "find out" because it expresses the intention or desire to discover something.
4) sending - The verb "keep" is followed by the gerund form of the verb "sending" because it refers to the continuous action of sending out applications.
5) reading - The phrase "the use of" is followed by the gerund form of the verb "reading" because it explains the purpose or utility of reading any further.
6) to work - The preposition "enough" is followed by the infinitive form of the verb "work" because it expresses the opinion that the person does not have sufficient experience for the marketing department.
7) considering - The preposition "after" is followed by the gerund form of the verb "considering" because it refers to the action that takes place after having considered the person's CV.
8) to offer - The phrase "would like" is followed by the infinitive form of the verb "offer" because it expresses the desire or preference to extend a training offer.
9) to meet - The verb "glad" is followed by the infinitive form of the verb "meet" because it expresses the emotion or feeling of being happy to have a meeting with the person.
10) hearing - The phrase "look forward to" is followed by the gerund form of the verb "hearing" because it expresses the anticipation or excitement of receiving a response.
11) reading - The verb "suggest" is followed by the gerund form of the verb "reading" because it offers a recommendation to read all the way to the end next time.