Collocations, 2

Collocations, 2

1 I’m sorry, Joe. I didn’t mean __to hurt___your feelings.

2 When she was a child, her parents wouldn’t allow her __to play_in the street.

3 There must be something wrong with Simon. He keeps _thinking__ he’s being followed by M15.

4 As they’d received a bomb threat, the police ordered everyone __to leave__the building.

5 What with inflation and everything, it’s just not worth __saving_nowadays.

6 I remember __wanting_ to be a pop star when I was a child.

7 Don’t pretend __to like_ jazz. I know you hate it really.

8 ‘Mary hasn’t got a car. Would you mind __giving__ her a lift? ’
‘No, not at all. ’

9 I really enjoy going to parties and __meeting_ new people.

10 Her parents were very strict and wouldn’t allow her ___to stay__out later than 10. 30 at night.

11 Parents usually warn their children against _talking_ to strangers.

12 I never go swimming because I dislike __getting__ my hair wet.

13 I agreed __to teach_ her English if she helped me with my Spanish.

14 It was a very tough match, but in the end England managed __to win__ by two goals to one.

15 He suggested _taking__ a taxi to the station.

16 The film star disguised herself to avoid __being__ recognized

17 Would you dare __to walk__ through a graveyard on your own at night?

18 She was very upset when she failed __to pass__ her driving test.

19 He wasn’t happy with his room so he demanded __to see_ the manager

20 It’s hard to imagine _living_without television, isn’t it? What on earth would you do in the evenings?