Write the –ing form of the verbs in the correct column: cancel, win, prefer, stare, carry, tear, step, receive, live, sleep, rebel, lie, retire, say, fail, tie, ban, choose, admire, die, travel, stir, begin, grow, open, hit, forgive, dig, tidy, become, sit
+ -ing
зачеркнуть e + -ing
double consonant + -ing
double l + -ing
зачеркнуть ie ⇒ y + -ing

1) What would you like to eat?” - “I think I'll have the chicken.” (have)

2) Camilla sees her boyfriend every day. (see)

3) Where did you stay during your last holiday? (stay)

4) Will you call me tomorrow? (call)

5) I was writing a report when my computer crashed. (write)

6) It rains a lot in spring, but it doesn't rain often in the summer. (not rain)

7) My sister is doing an art course at the moment. She can paint something for us! (do)

8) Your passport's nearly out of date. When will you get a new one? (get)

9) We arrived at the airport at two o'clock yesterday. (arrive)

1) This skirt should fit snugly on the figure. I'll have to take it in before the performance.

2) These decorations were taken out from the account because the fabric faded and thinned.

3) The magister took off his robe, and under it he wore an ironed three-piece suit.

4) The works of Antonia Bayette and Donna are often compared because they take after each other in style.

5) This castle was not taken over because the residents set it on fire before escaping through the tunnel.

6) After retirement, Mrs Marple started a diary, and took up detective investigations.