1
He attempted (persuade) them.
He attempted to persuade them.
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12
He couldn't find anything interesting (read).
He couldn't find anything interesting to read.
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2
He did not wish (see) any more changes.
He did not wish to see any more changes.
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13
He failed (realize) that it was over.
He failed to realize that it was over.
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3
He was starting (get) angry.
He was starting to get angry.
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14
He wouldn't allow anyone (touch) him.
He wouldn't allow anyone to touch him.
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4
How did you manage (get) so dirty?
How did you manage to get so dirty?
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15
I decided (go) home.
I decided to go home.
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5
I tried (give) up many times.
I tried to give up many times.
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16
I want (go) now.
I want to go now.
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6
It began (rain).
It began to rain.
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17
She kept on (try).
She kept on trying.
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7
She seemed (be) bored.
She seemed to be bored.
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18
Suddenly he started (cry) and couldn't stop.
Suddenly he started crying and couldn't stop.*
* both forms are in fact possible here
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8
There appears (be) a demand for them.
There appears to be a demand for them.
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19
They all began (shout) at me.
They all began shouting at me. *
* both forms are in fact possible here
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9
They tended (be) women.
They tended to be women.
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20
This will continue (be) a problem.
This will continue to be a problem.
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10
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We didn't expect it (be) so easy.
We didn't expect it to be so easy.
21
Your theory needs (be) tested.
Your theory needs to be tested.
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11
I saw him (talk) to her.
I saw him talking to her.
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22
I'd like (see) you again.
I'd like to see you again.
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