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1. I need ( to prevent, preventing, in preventing ) my family from falling into pieces.
2. There doesn't seem to be a way to avoid ( take, taking, to take ) a test next week.
3. I hope you don't force yourself ( to work, working, work ) all the time.
4. Did you remember ( lock, to lock, locking ) the door before you left?
5. Thomas didn't dare ( to open, open, opening ) the champagne so Kevin had to give him a helping hand.
6. Darren completely forgot ( to meet, meeting, meet ) that girl so he didn't even know her name when they met the next time.
7. I guarantee you won't regret ( apply, to apply, applying ) for this job, we'll give you the best you can wish for.
8. Rory and Sam weren't so successful ( in convincing, to convince, convincing ) their brother to take part in the conversation.
9. I'm so hungry! Why don't we stop ( to have, for have lunch, having lunch ) lunch and we'll carry on in the afternoon?
10. I was prepared ( to get back, getting back, get back ) home when my boss told me I had to stay for overtime.
11. Our neighbour attempted ( kill, killing, to kill ) our cat but we stopped him.
12. We should definitely consider ( buying, buy, to buy ) new shelves for our books.
13. Due to her inability ( in making, at making, to make ) quick decisions, Yvette missed an opportunity of a lifetime.
14. Do your parents let you ( choose, choosing, to choose ) the university you're wishing to attend?
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