I. Gerund or Infinitive – Fill in the correct form.

1. Mary enjoys ___________________ to music. (listen)

2. I don’t mind ___________________ the washing up. (do)
3. Irregular verbs are not easy ___________________ . (remember)
4. Mathew is really good at ___________________ . (cook)
5. She waited ___________________ a movie ticket. (buy)
6. The doctor encouraged his patients ___________________ healthy food. (eat)
7. My flat is easy ___________________ . (find)
8. She is interested in ___________________ a doctor. (become)
9. He is saving money ___________________ a new car. (buy)
10. When I met her I couldn’t help ___________________ her. (hug)
11. My favorite hobby is ___________________ . (cook)
12. My father helped me ___________________ my homework. (do)
13. I’m sick of ___________________ hamburgers every day. (eat)
14. It is important ___________________ the net for more information. (surf)
15. She advised me ___________________ a doctor as soon as possible. (see)
16. I don’t feel like ___________________ English today. (study)
17. Isabel got Mike ___________________ her car (wash)
18. ___________________ sport every day is good for your health. (do)
19. At last they decided ___________________ the apartment. (rent)
22. It’s no use ___________________ over spilt milk. (cry)
23. The following questions are easy ___________________ . (answer)
24. She told us where ___________________ the necessary material. (find)
25. Would you mind ___________________ this letter for me? (post)
26. They suggested ___________________ by bus. (travel)
27. We plan ___________________ to Europe this summer(go)
28. It was hard for her ___________________ smoking. (quit)
29. We were all happy about ___________________ the New Year in Vienna. (celebrate)
30. It seems difficult ___________________ everything about the topic. (know
31. Just avoid ___________________ unnecessary mistakes. (make)
32. Can you imagine ___________________ my car before we leave? (finish)
33. We are used ___________________ up early in the morning. (get)
34. She enjoys ___________________ . (paint)
37. We intend ___________________ you next spring. (visit)
38. I decided ___________________ more often. (exercise)
39. Mary keeps ___________________ about her problems. (talk)
41. Nancy seemed ___________________ disappointed. (be)
42. I can’t bear ___________________ so much responsibility. (have)
43. She is fond of ___________________ picnics. (have)
44. She promised ___________________ smoking. (stop)
45. They urge their citizens ___________________ more waste. (recycle)
46. John is thinking about ___________________ abroad. (study)
47. She considered ___________________ to New York. (move)
48. Tom agrees ___________________ me. (help)
50. She warned him ___________________ late. (not be)
II. Gerund or Infinitive – Fill in the correct form.
1. I can’t imagine __________________ at home. (work)
2. We have decided against __________________ a new car. (buy)
3. She seems __________________ her new job. (like)
4. The students hope __________________ the exam. (pass)
5. He won’t go by plane. He is afraid of __________________ . (fly)
6. I am lazy. I don’t feel like __________________ any work. (do)
7. Remember __________________ the letter. Otherwise they won’t get it by Saturday. (post)
8. Have you ever learned how __________________ such a plane? (fly)
9. They were too lazy __________________ out with us. (go)
10. I always enjoy __________________ to my grandfather. He always tells me great stories.(talk)
11. I’m very interested in __________________ French. (learn)
12. My pen friend is coming next Friday. I’m really looking forward ______________ her.(meet)
13. Don’t you mind __________________ away from your family for such a long time? (be)
14. The children promised __________________ back by nine. (be)
15. I wanted to go alone but Joe insisted on __________________ with me. (come)
16. Tom offered __________________ me home. (bring)
17. Why not __________________ a weekend in Scotland? (spend)
18. I’m sorry I can’t come to your party but thank you for __________________ me. (invite)
19. Our neighbors apologized for __________________ such noise. (make)
20. Paris is always worth __________________ to. (travel)
21. I’m sure I gave him back the money. I remember __________________ it back to him. (give)
22. She eventually managed __________________ her bike. (repair)
23. Would you like __________________ a cup of coffee? (drink)
24. There’s no point in __________________ the matter. He has already made his decision.(discuss)
25. I prefer __________________ to skiing. (snowboard)
26. Do you mind __________________ Anita to the doctor? (bring)
27. It is difficult __________________ him. (understand)
28. We had difficulties __________________ your house. (find)
29. They decided __________________ Tennis in the afternoon. (play)
30. We expect him __________________ us on Sunday. (join)
III. Gerund or Infinitive – Fill in the correct form.
1. ________________ is not allowed here. (fish)
2. I heard the TV set ________________ . (explode)
4. I keep ________________ you - it was an accident. (tell)
5. Jack is good at ________________ ceilings. (paint)
6. She wondered who ________________ . (ask)
7. It is difficult ________________ him. (understand)
8. She did not know what ________________ from them. (expect)
9. My wife warned us ________________ the table. (not touch)
10. He refused ________________ me what all the fuss was about. (tell)
13. I let her ________________ on with her work. (get)
14. Colin had no idea of how ________________ into the house. (get)
15. I’d rather ________________ in bed than go to work. (be)
16. I crossed the road without ________________ . (look)
17. We advised her ________________ a year abroad. (not spend)
18. I always dreamed of ________________ in a small house by the seaside. (live)
19. She made us ________________ for hours. (wait)
20. She learned ________________ pupils with respect. (treat)
21. I couldn’t help ________________ when I saw the bride in the beautiful white dress. (cry)
22. My uncle has given up ________________ and now he prefers_________.(smoke, eat)
23. He wasn’t used ________________ on the right side of the road. (drive)
24. Would you rather ________________ to a restaurant or eat at home. (go)
26. I agreed ________________ him if he is in trouble. (help)
27. I’m too old ________________ my habits now. (change)
28. Please stop ________________ . You’re making me nervous. (whisper)
29. He was silly enough ________________ into the pond without ________ first.(dive, look)
30. I enjoy ________________ alone. I never feel lonely. (be)
IV. Gerund or Infinitive – Fill in the correct form.
1. They are likely __________________ up at any time. (show)
2. The man denied __________________ the crime. (commit)
3. Their memories of __________________ in Africa will stay with them forever. (travel)
4. He has always been afraid of __________________. (fly)
5. __________________ is good for your health. (swim)
6. Would you mind __________________ me the sugar. (pass)
7. She promised __________________ the report as soon as possible. (read)
10. Paul gave up __________________ five years ago. (smoke)
11. What about __________________ to the zoo tomorrow? (go)
12. Barcia __________________ in winning the Spanish championship. (succeed)
14. My friend was happy __________________ me at the party. (see)
15. He was ashamed __________________ that he had lied. (admit)
16. It was very kind of you __________________ me. (help)
17. She always wastes her time __________________ bad books. (read)
19. She hadn’t expected this task __________________ so difficult. (be)
20. It’s no use __________________ a taxi. We’ll be late anyway. (take)
21. Don’t forget __________________ the document as soon as you are finished. (sign)
22. She made me __________________ like a real man. (feel)
23. __________________ video games all the time is very boring. (play)
24. She is fond of __________________ comics. (read)
25. Alvaro admitted __________________ during the English test. (cheat)
26. The teacher reminded us __________________ irregular verbs. (learn)
27. The boy refused __________________ what his mother said. (do)
28. Brenda really hates __________________. (study)
29. I used __________________ basketball during my college years. (play)
30. How long does it take you __________________ to the university? (walk)
V. Gerund or Infinitive – Fill in the correct form.
1. Don't let them ___________________ (cross) that dangerous road on their own.
2. What about ___________________ (have) a last drink ?
3. They accused me of ___________________ (break) the window.
4. They'd rather ___________________ (go) to Tuscany than to Ireland.
5. There was a very good reason for ___________________ (not believe) in what he said.
6. I don't know what ___________________ (believe) anymore.
7. Remember ___________________ (phone) Tom tomorrow - OK I won't forget.
9. Why not ___________________ (spend) our holiday in Florida this year ?
10. She is always the last ___________________ (arrive)
11. Most teachers insist on their pupils ___________________ (do) the homework.
12. She has often made me ___________________ (cry).
13. I expect ___________________ (hear) from you by Monday.
15. How old were you when you learnt ___________________ (drive) ?
16. I don't mind ___________________ (walk) home but I'd rather ___________________(get) a taxi.
17. I can't make a decision. I keep ___________________ (change) my mind.
18. We had to keep him from ___________________ (fall) off the cliff.
19. He had made his decision and refused ___________________ (change) his mind.
20. It was a good holiday. I enjoyed ___________________ (be) by the sea.
22. The water here is not very good. I'd avoid ___________________ (drink) it if I were you.
26. I want…………………..( think) carefully about things before ___________________(make) a decision.
27. Steve used __________________(be) a footballer. He had to stop_________________(play) because of an injury.
28. How do you make this machine …………………….(work )? - I'm not sure. Try___________________ (press) the
button and see what happens !
29. What do you advise me ___________________ ? (do)
30. They intend ___________________ a new house next year. (buy)
Read the following sentences. Write C beside correct sentences and I beside the incorrect sentences
and make all necessary corrections.
Example: He agrees speak at the convention.
1. I expected him to see me from the balcony, but he didn’t.
2. They intended interviewing the ambassador the last week in November.
3. I regretted to tell her that she had not been sent an invitation to the party.
4. Patty has chosen attending the University of Michigan in the fall.
6. Terry getting married surprises me.
7. Would you please stop to talk? I cannot hear the presenter.
8. Did he suggest us go to a Japanese restaurant?
9. She can’t stand to do her homework with the radio turned on.
10. Mr. and Mrs. Hunter forced their daughter’s joining the social club against her will.
11. For they to be traveling in Sweden is a great pleasure.
12. Please remember working harder.
13. I don’t mind Tai to arrive a little late to the meeting.
14. John avoided go to the dentist for three years.
15. They can’t afford taking a trip to the Caribbean this year.
16. Some schools decide participating every year.
17. The teacher recommended us to study the chapter carefully before the exam.
18. The students postponed preparing for the exam until the night before.
19. Helen promised taking the library book back.
20. The teacher insisted for the students arriving on time for class.
21. Paul hates getting up early in the morning.
22. Lisa delayed to phone home until she got her exam back.
23. They worked all day preparing for the big party.
24. The janitor started to clean the floor after everyone left.
25.The rain prevented the children from go to the park.
Rewrite the following sentences.
1.I expect that he will arrive here by lunchtime.
->I expect him.............................................................................
2. The security guard made the boys go out.
-> The boys..................................................................................
3. His mother wouldn’t allowed him to go out.
-> He..........................................................................................
4. It is impossible to learn a foreign language in a week.
-> Learning.................................................................................
5. He prefers golf than tennis.
-> He ‘d rather..............................................................................
6. “ May I borrow your pen?”
-> Would you mind................................................................?
7. My suit needs cleaning before I go to the party.
-> I need..................................................................................
8. Why don’t you ask her yourself?
-> I suggest..............................................................................
9. Mr.Jones would rather watch TV at home than go to the cinema.
-> Mr.Jones prefers..............................................................
10 . Why don’t you put your luggage under the seat?
-> He suggested......................................................................
11.”You ought to study harder, Nam”
-> She advised ...................................................................
12.“You'd better look for a new job, Andrew.”
Jane advised................................................................................................................................................
13. “I must have made a mistake in the calculations.”
Mr. Forest admitted.....................................................................................................................................
14.“Perhaps we can go to Paris for the weekend.”
Neil suggested.............................................................................................................................................
15.“We'll organize the Christmas party.”
They promised............................................................................................................................................
16.“I wish I'd asked for his name and address.”
I regretted....................................................................................................................................................
17.“All right. We will meet the student representatives.”
The teachers agreed.....................................................................................................................................
18.“You mustn't drink too much caffeine.”
Marta warned.....................................................................................................................................
19.“If all goes to plan, I'll study medicine.”
Rachel hoped.....................................................................................................................................
20. “Don't be so disappointed Jane. You can take the driving test again,” said Helen.
→ Helen encouraged..................................................................................................................................................................
21. “Don’t be late, Katie,” said Mathew.
→ Mathew reminded......................................................................................................................................................................
22. “If I were you, I would take the job,” said my roommate.
→ My roommate advised......................................................................................................................................................................
23. “Shall I help you with the exercises?” he said.
→ He offered ......................................................................................................................................................................
24. “Shall we give him a birthday cake?” he said.
→He suggested ......................................................................................................................................................................
25. “Would you like to come to my birthday party next Sunday?” she said.
→ She invited......................................................................................................................................................................
26. My teacher said, “ I think you should take another English course” .
→My teacher advised me _______________________________________________
27. Mrs. Brown said, “ You may use the phone”.
→ Mrs. Brown permitted me_____________________________________________
28. The doctor said, “ Take a deep breath”.
→The doctor told the patient _____________________________________________
29. My mother said, “ Make an appointment with the dentist”
→ My mother reminded me _______________________________________________
30. The Smiths said, “ Would you like to come to our house for dinner?”.
→ The Smiths invited us___________________________________________________
31. The judge said, “ You must pay a fine of fifty dollars”
→The judge ordered Mr. John______________________________________________
32. Bill said “ Don’t touch the hot pot”.
→ Bill warned me not _____________________________________________________