Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in the box.
can’t help refuse pretend avoid spend decide don’t mind hope
1 When I’m on a diet I _______ eating cakes and biscuits.
2 The teacher _______ to give me more time for the work when I asked him.
3 I _______ waiting if you’re not ready yet.
4 My sister _______ hours on the phone!
5 Sometimes I _______ laughing at his silly jokes!
6 I ______ to pass all my exams next year.
7 Mark _______ not hearing the teacher.
8 They ______ to go skiing this year.