Help the detective complete the transcript of the world's worst art thief by choosing the correct verb forms.
The suspect finally admitted _________________________ the famous diamond from the museum. However, he strongly denied _________________________ anything about the missing security guard's uniform. He claimed he just couldn't resist _________________________ the shiny red security lasers on his way out because they looked "pretty."
The suspect finally admitted stealing the famous diamond from the museum. However, he strongly denied knowing anything about the missing security guard's uniform. He claimed he just couldn't resist touching the shiny red security lasers on his way out because they looked "pretty."
Certain verbs in English must be followed by a gerund (the -ing form of a verb) rather than an infinitive.
- Admit, deny, and resist are classic examples of verbs that require an -ing form after them!