I think it would be very stressful ___ your own business. (run), to run, I’m really busy right now. Would you mind ___ me back in about five minutes? (call), calling, My boss told me she wanted ___ to me in her office. (speak), to speak, We decided ___ her a birthday present because we weren’t sure what she wanted. We just gave her some money. (not buy), not to buy, Have you ever thought of ___ back to live in Edinburgh, or are you happy in London? (go), going, My neighbour offered ___ my children while I went shopping. (look after), to look after, Emily’s parents aren’t strict enough with her. They let her ___ whatever she likes. (do), do, ___ overtime is exhausting. Last night, I finished work at 9.00 and I started again this morning at 8.00. (do), doing, My parents would like me ___ medicine. (study), to study, I think Jessica should study architecture. She’s very good at ___. (draw), drawing, Do you think you’d like ___ with children, or would you find it too stressful? (work), to work, If they can save enough money, they’re hoping ___ to Miami for their honeymoon. (go), to go, Have you ever thought about ___ yoga or Pilates? They’re very good if you have problems with your back. (do), doing, I was really surprised ___ that Lucy and Adam have separated. I thought that they were very happy. (hear), to hear, Are you going to go on ___ English here next year? (study), studying, Toby was sacked because he kept ___ late for work. (arrive), arriving, I don’t really feel like ___ tonight. Let’s go out for dinner. (cook), cooking, Josh pretended ___ the shirt his granny had bought him, but really he thought it was horrible. (like), to like, ___ late at night always makes me ___ badly. (eat / sleep), eating / sleep, eating/sleep, eating, sleep, Angela asked her brother ___ her a lift into town. (give), to give

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