Exercise 3:  Put the verbs in brackets in the correct active forms.

1.     I tried ________________ (take) some aspirin, but the pain didn’t go away.

2.     Passing the kitchen, he stopped ________________ (drink) a lot of water.

3.     Nick meant ____________ (break) that glass. It didn’t look like an accident.

4.     Although she asked him to stop, he went

5.     if he wants to make progress.

6.     If we want to get there by 7a.m on ________________ (tap) his pen on the table.

7.     Dr. Harris welcomed the committee and went on ________________ (introduce) the subject of the meeting.

8.     He needs ________________ (work) harder., it means ________________ (get) up before 5 a.m.

9.     He looks so funny. Whenever I see him, I can’t help ____________ (smile).