1 He gave up (gambling).
2 Try to avoid (making) him angry.
3 Stop (arguing) and start (work).
4 The children prefer (watching) TV to (reading).
5 I am against (making) any complaints.
6 It's no use (crying) over spilt milk.
7 I suggest (holding) another meeting next week.
8 He finished (speaking) and sat down.
9 He was fined for (driving) without lights.
10 It is difficult to get used to (eating) with chopsticks.
11 if you can't turn the key try (putting) some oil in the lock.
12 He lost no time in (getting) down to work.
13 You can't make an omelette without (breaking) eggs
14 We are looking forward to (reading) your new book.
15 They escaped by (sliding) down ropes made of blankets.
16 They don't allow (smoking) in here.
17 He is thinking of (leaving) his job and (go) to America.
18 After (reading) this article you will give up (smoking).
19 If you put your money into that business you risk (losing) every penny.
20 Imagine (living) with someone who never stops (talking).
21 Is there anything here worth (buying)?
22 He was accused of (leaking) classified information to the press.
23 You'd better consult your lawyer before (deciding) to buy the property.
24 I don't enjoy (going) to the dentist.
25 Would you mind (putting) your pet snake somewhere else?
26 The hostages were rescied without a shot (being) fired.
27 By (working) day and night he succeeded in (finishing) the job in time.
28 He has a scheme for (making) grass grow in winter.
29 I don't feel like (working); what about (going) to a disco instead?
30 Would you mind (writing) your name and address on the back of the cheque?
31 If a thing is worth (doing) at all it is worth (doing) well.
32 I hate (borrowing) money.
33 He was furious at (be) mistaken for an escaped convict.
34 After (talking) for ten minutes I succeeded in (convincing) him that there was no danger.
35 I remember (reading) a review of that book and (thinking) I'd like to get.
36 As a result of (listening) at keyholes he learnt many facts which he no hesitation in (using) to his own advantage.