Complete the sentences using the correct form of the verbs in brackets. 1. I don’t think we can afford...

For the first part of the task, you need to complete the sentences using the correct form of the verbs given in the brackets. The correct form is primarily the infinitive, either with "to" or without "to" depending on the verb that precedes it. Here are the completed sentences:

1. I don’t think we can afford to go abroad this year.
2. My dad is planning to find some cheap flights on the Internet.
3. I’d quite like to visit an Asian country like India.
4. If you enjoy swimming, why not try an adventure holiday?
5. My friends and I have arranged to meet at summer camp again next year.
6. China seems to be a very popular tourist destination at the moment.
7. I would suggest booking a room in a hotel before we leave.
8. A trip round the world involves making a lot of arrangements.
9. Tina promised to bring me a souvenir from South Africa.
10. We failed to find a hotel because it was too late.

For the second part of the task, here are the corrections for the postcard, with explanations:

Dear Tom, Hello from sunny Spain! The weather’s great and we’re planning to stay for another week. (Use "to" with "planning" for correct infinitive form.) We hope to visit a bullfight tomorrow – not sure if I’ll enjoy watching that! (Use "to" with "hope" and gerund form "watching" after enjoy.) Mum refuses to go, but Dad agreed to take us. (Use "to" with "refuses" and "agreed" for correct infinitive form.) Spanish food tends to be a bit spicy, but I’ve managed to find some things I really like. (Use "to be" with "tends" and "to find" with "managed" for correct infinitive form.) I promise to get you a souvenir if I can afford to buy one! (Use "to get" with "promise" and "to buy" with "afford" for correct infinitive form.) Take care. Wish you were here! James

In each correction, the changes ensure that the verb forms are grammatically correct in the context of their sentences.

Dear Tom, Hello from sunny Spain! The weather’s great and we’re planning on staying for another week. We hope to visit a bullfight tomorrow – not sure if I’ll enjoy watching that! Mum refuses to go, but Dad agreed to take us. Spanish food tends to be a bit spicy, but I’ve managed to find some things I really like. I promise to get you a souvenir if I can afford to buy one! Take care. Wish you were here! James

1. I don’t think we can afford (to go) abroad this year.
2. My dad is planning (to find) some cheap flights on the Internet.
3. I’d quite like (to visit) an Asian country like India.
4. If you enjoy (swimming), why not try an adventure holiday?
5. My friends and I have arranged (to meet) at summer camp again next year.
6. China seems (to be) a very popular tourist destination at the moment.
7. I would suggest (booking) a room in a hotel before we leave.
8. A trip round the world involves (making) a lot of arrangements.
9. Tina promised (to bring) me a souvenir from South Africa.
10. We failed (to find) a hotel because it was too late.

Dear Tom, Hello from sunny Spain! The weather’s great and we’re planning on staying for another week. We hope to visit a bullfight tomorrow – not sure if I’ll enjoy watching that! Mum refuses to go, but Dad agreed to take us. Spanish food tends to be a bit spicy, but I’ve managed to find some things I really like. I promise to get you a souvenir if I can afford to buy one! Take care. Wish you were here! James