Verbs Followed by Gerunds and Infinitives

Suddenly everybody stopped ____. There was silence.

It was a long way to walk, so we decided ____ a taxi home.

He tried to avoid ____ my question. 

Carol suggested ___ to the cinema.

They said they were innocent. They denied ____ anything wrong.

I waved to Karen, but failed ___ her attention.

They seem ____ plenty of money.

 I miss ___ with my friends.

 I always dread _____ in front of people.

I like Dan, but I think he tends ___ too much.

I’m not going anywhere! I refuse ___ .