Name: Annisa Widia Tami

Class: TBI 1

NIM: 0304202024

SUBJECT : Gerund or Infinitive

A) Use the GERUND or INFINITIVE forms of the verbs:

1. He gave up gambling (gamble).

2. He told me to try (try) coming (come) early.
3. I advised him to ask (ask) the bus conductor telling (tell) him
Where to get (get) off.
4. We are looking forward to read (read) your new book.
5. I don’t enjoy going (go) to the dentist.
6. A: Did you remember to give (give) him the money?
B: No, I didn’t. I still have it in my pocket; but I’ll seeing (see) him
tonight and I promise not forget (not / forget) this time.
7. I saw the plane crashing (crash) in to the hill and bursting
(burst) into flames.
8. He is said to be (be) the best surgeon in the country.
9. We don’t want anybody to know (know) we are here.
10. A: Why didn’t you pay the bill for him?
B: I offered to pay (pay), but he refused.
11. He was accused of stealing (steal) the valuable vase.
12. I don’t feel like working (work); what about going (go)
to a disco instead?
13. Imagine to live (live) with someone who never stops talking (talk).
14. A: Do the boys tidy their own rooms?
B: They are supposed tidying (tidy), but they don’t always.
15. I hope the children won’t go near the water. I warned them not going (not / go)
near it.
16. Try to avoid making (make) him angry.
17. Would you mind to write (write) your name and address on the back of
the cheque?
18. After to read (read) this article, will you give up smoking (smoke)?
19. I suggest holding (hold) another meeting next week.
20. I have no intention of going (go) to that film; I couldn’t bear seeing
(see) my favorite actress in such a dreadful part.
21. Try to forget (forget) it; it’s not worth worrying (worry) about.
22. I advise you to start (start) looking(look) for a flat at once.
23. He hates answering (answer) the phone, and very often just lets it to ring (ring).
24. It is usually easier to learn (learn) a subject by reading (read)
books than by listening (listen) to lectures.
 25. Don’t forget locking (lock) the door before going (go) to bed.
26. I arranged meeting (meet) them here.
27. He tried to explain (explain) but she refused listening (listen).
28. I regret informing (inform) you that your application has been refused.
29. Your windows need cleaning (clean); would you like me to do
(do) them for you?
30. I can’t help to sneeze (sneeze); I caught a cold yesterday from sitting
(sit) in a draught.
31. I absolutely remember paying (pay) him. I gave him $20.
32. You’ll never regret doing (do) a kind action.
33. A: Did you remember locking (lock) the door?
B: No, I didn’t. I’d better going (go) and doing (do) it now.
34. I’m very sorry for being (be) late; it was good of you to wait
(wait) for me.
35. You don’t need asking (ask) his permission every time you want to leave (leave) the
room.
36. I except him apologizing (apologize) to me.
37. We got tired of waiting (wait) for the weather clearing (clear)
and finally decided to set (set) out in the rain.
38. I can hear the bell ringing (ring), but nobody seem to be coming to open (open) the
door.
39. There are people who can’t help to laugh (laugh) when they see someone slipping
(slip) on a banana skin.
40. They don’t allow to smoke (smoke) here.

B) Use the GERUND or INFINITIVE forms of the verbs in brackets:

1. After she had decided to stay (stay) in Turkey, she got used to eating (eat) Turkish
foods.
2. They seem having (have) plenty of money.
3. I’m sorry sir, I’m late, but I promise to not be (not / be) late again.
4. I remember going (go) to the cinema with my girl friend when I was a
teenager.
5. He is ashamed of stealing (steal) that money.
6. I think we’d better exchanging (exchange) names and addresses.
7. Would you mind to show (show) me how working (work)
the new machine?
8. She warned her child not touching (not / touch) the wire.
9. Can you manage to finish (finish) packing (pack) these
parcels alone?
10. His doctor advised him to give up (give up) sitting (sit) up late at night?

C) Supply the appropriate form of the verbs:

1. She never admits making (make) mistakes.
2. Please avoid being (be) alone with him.
3. When you finish doing (do) your homework, call me.
4. She’s considering to be (be) a member of T.E.D. Club.
5. On Sundays I always practice talking (talk) English with my aunt.
6. Do you fancy playing (play) tennis this afternoon?
7. I dislike studying (study) history.
8. Please try to escape making (make) him angry.
9. I enjoy walking (walk) in the rain.
10. She can’t afford to buy (buy) a car.
11. I decided going (go) on Saturday.
12. Don’t forget to tell (tell) him the news.
13. They managed to pass (pass) their exams.
14. He refused to see (see) me again.
15. Remember posting (post) the letters.
16. She seems to be (be) happy.
17. He waited to get (get) his salary.
18. He’ll hire a man killing (kill) them.
19. He advised studying (study) hard.
20. I’m sorry for keeping (keep) you late.
21. I’m interested in playing (play) tennis.
22. Instead of studying (study) Alice watched TV.
23. He apologized for coming (come) late.
24. He succeeded in passing (pass) his exam.
25. I’m looking forward to going (go) to London.
26. We’re thinking of traveling (travel) by train.
27. Do you feel like going (go) for a swim?
28. Do you have any good reason for not calling (not / call) me?
29. Thank you for helping (help) me carry the goods.
30. The little boy’s mother warned him to not eat (not / eat) so many apples.
31. They reminded me to do (do) my assignment.
32. The children are excited about going (go) to the movies.
33. She always puts off doing (do) the laundry.
34. Bob refused to talk (talk) about his problems.
35. Cindy told him to not wait (not / wait) for her.
36. He suggested going (go) home when he got sick.
37. Who is responsible for tidying (tidy) the room?
38. Henry is quite good at making up (make up) stories.
39. We’re planning on to go swimming (go / swim) this weekend.
40. I couldn’t persuade him to come (come) with me.
41. Can you touch your toes without bending (bend) your knees?
42. I can’t help to look (look) at her.
43. Do you have any difficulty in speaking (speak) English?
44. Please remind me to take (take) my photo.
 45. I persuaded my mother to give (give) me permission to go out.
46. He will arrange meeting (meet) me at the airport.
47. He waited to get (get) his salary.
48. I regret saying (say) you that he is ill.
49. Jim can’t stand to be (be) interrupted.
50. When Sam got tired, he stopped working (work).
51. I remember playing (play) with dolls when I was a child.
52. I regret not listening (not / listen) to my father’s advice. He was right.
53. The thief was accused of stealing (steal) a woman purse.

D) Complete with GERUND or INFINITIVE:

1. He suggested to eat dinner in a Chinese restaurant.

2. I’ll give it back when I finish using it.
3. I remembered talking to the chemists for you. Here’s your medicine.
4. I remember calling him last night.
5. Would you like listening to some music?
6. I regret telling that I won’t be able to come to the meeting.

SUBJECT : Gerund or Infinitive

A) Use the GERUND to connect the following:

1. Peter’s sometimes late. He can’t help it.

…………Peter can’t help being late. …………………………………………..
2. Gordon has to get up early. He dislikes it.
Gordon dislikes getting up early.
3. Paul asked Mary to come home. He remembers it.
He remembers asking Mary to come home.
4. Jill occasionally speaks Spanish. She can’t avoid it.
Jill can't avoid speaking Spanish.
5. Jim didn’t take his holiday until June. He delayed it.
Jim delayed taking his holiday until June.
6. Jim was speaking French when Bob came in. He stopped.
Jim stopped speaking French when Bob came in.
7. Jim wanted to see the race. He didn’t want to miss it.

8. You may have an accident if you drive that car. You risk it.

You risk having an accident if you drive that car.

9. I wouldn’t like to work in an office. I don’t fancy it.
I don't fancy working in an office.
10. I spent all my money. I regret it, because I’ve got none left now.
I regret spending all my money because I've got none left now.
11. Henry has his lunch very late. He is used to it.
 Henry is used to having lunch very late.
12. John saw the girl. He denies it.
John denies seeing the girl.
13. I had dinner with a film star. I’ll never forget it.
I'll never forget having dinner with a film star.
14. Richard took the books home with him. He admitted it.
Richard admitted taking the books home with him.
15. Mary wanted to have dinner at a restaurant. She suggested it.
Mary suggested having dinner at a restaurant.
16. You should speak English all the time. You should practise it.
You should practice speaking English all the time.

B) Complete the sentences using the GERUND (after prepositions):

1. David is studying. He’s bored.

David is bored with studying.
2. Gordon likes to watch football. He’s keen.
Gordon is keen on watching football.
3. Peter wants to learn English. He’s interested.
Peter is interested in learning English.
4. Sheila keeps her own room tidy. She’s responsible.
Sheila is responsible for keeping her room tidy.
5. Sally will visit her aunt. She’s excited.
Sally is excited about visiting her aunt.
6. Swan will meet Gordon. She is looking forward.
Swan is looking forward to meeting Gordon.
7. Paul doesn’t want to be misunderstood. He’s afraid.
Paul is afraid of being misunderstood.
8. Jane has to do the housework by herself. She’s tired.
Jane is tired of doing the housework by herself.
9. John has to get up early. He is used.
John is used to getting up early.
10. Tom passed all his exams. He succeeded.
Tom succeeded at passing all his exams.

C) Supply an appropriate form GERUND or INFINITIVE of the verbs in

parentheses:

1. Mary reminded me to not be (be / not) late for the meeting.

2. We went for a walk after we finished cleaning (clean) up the kitchen.
3. When do you expect to leave (leave) on your trip?
4. The baby started talking (talk) when she was about eighteen months old.
5. I’m getting tired. I need to take (take) a break.
6. I’ve decided to stay (stay) here over vacation and painting
(paint) my room.
7. Sometimes students avoid looking (look) at the teacher if they don’t want
 To answer (answer) a question.
8. The travel agent advised us not to wait (not / wait) until August.
9. We’re going out for dinner. Would you like to join (join) us?
10. Mrs. Allen promised to come (come) tomorrow.
11. My boss expects me to complete (complete) this work as soon as possible.
12. Even though I asked the people in front of me at the movie to be (be)
quiet, they kept talking (talk).
13. Joan and David were considering getting (get) married in June, but they
finally decided to wait (wait) until August.
14. He doesn’t mind being (be) alone.
15. The teacher seems to be (be) in a good mood today.
16. Mrs. Jackson warned her young son not to touch (not / touch) the
hot stove.
17. Jack advised me renting (rent) a new apartment.
18. His teacher encourages him studying (study) harder.
19. Lucy pretended to know (know) the answer to my question.
20. Could you please stop making (make) so much noise?