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The idea of a lone inventor who makes a discovery or has a sudden clever idea or ___ is maybe a little out of date today. While these types of ___ do still exist, these days companies often have large ___ departments - teams of people who are constantly innovating and perfecting designs. Perhaps they begin with a ___ and then build a ___, or working model. Sometimes during testing there is a ___ when it becomes clear the design has a fault. At this point maybe it is time to start again or go back to the ___. More work is done and there is a ___ - a solution is found. The product can be retested and then, hopefully, manufactured. The company will apply for a ___ for the design so that others cannot copy it and steal the idea.

Don’t forget to remind them about the party. (Remember + to + infinitive and forget + to + infinitive refer to recalling (or not recalling) that there is something we need to do before we do it. Remember + -ing and forget + -ing refer to having (or not having) a memory of something in the past.)

I remember seeing you somewhere. (The same situation as with the previous one.)

Did you remember to water the plants today? (Already explained.)

We regret to tell you that you have failed this exam. (When 'regret' is followed by the gerund you feel sorry about something you did – or didn't do - in the past. When 'regret' is followed by the infinitive, you regret something you are about to say.)

He regrets making that mistake; now he doesn’t have money.(The same situation as with the previous one.)

After learning Spanish, she went on to make dinner. (Go on + to-infinitive means to do the next action, which is often the next stage in a process. Go on + gerund means to continue with an action.)

They went on discussing this question for hours.(The same situation as with the previous one.)

I’m sorry to interrupt, but can I ask you something? (When I want to express my regret about something I am doing now I need to use the form sorry + infinitive. When I want to express my regret about something I did in the past I need to use the form sorry + verb+ing.)

Bob was sorry for shouting at his little sister.(The same as with the previous one.)

He stopped smoking when he realized how dangerous it was.(Stop + -ing means the action is not happening any more. Stop + to + infinitive means that someone or something stops an activity so that they can do something else.)

Миссис Бриггс: Я в порядке. Я был очень занят с тех пор, как ты ушел

Мистер Бриггс: Что вы уже сделали?

Миссис Бриггс: Я нарисовала картину, починила книжную полку и построила шкаф. Я постригся и пошел к дантисту. Да, и вчера я разговаривал со строителем о гараже.

Мистер Бриггс: Строитель? Гараж? Что случилось с гаражом?

Миссис Бриггс: Что ж, два дня назад стена гаража рухнула.

Мистер Бриггс: ЧТО

Миссис Бриггс: Я… я еще не закончила. Мы, ну, сосед немного попал в аварию. Он врезался в стену гаража.

Мистер Бриггс: О нет! Он ведь не врезался в мою новую машину?

Миссис Бриггс: Нет! Твоя машина в порядке. Не волнуйтесь!

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