Bài tập về to V;V-ing

Exercise 1. Choose the underlined part among A, B, C, or D that needs correcting.

1. I’m (A) sure he is incapable of (B) run (C) a mile in (D) four minutes.

2. There is (A) a lot of (B) work (C) doing (D) here.

3. We’re (A) looking forward (B) to see (C) you again. (D)

4. I warned (A) them not climb (B) the mountain in (C) such bad weather. (D)

5. You can congratulate (A) yourself (B) about (C) having done (D) an excellent job.

Exercise 2. Complete the sentences with the to-infinitive or -ing form of the verbs in brackets.

1. I tried hard _________ (concentrate), but my mind kept _________ (wander).

2. Tonight I’d like _________ (go) out, but I have to do my homework.

3. If I can choose, I prefer _________ (stay) at home to _________ (play) sports.

4. I detested _________ (spend) two hours every day travelling to work and back.

5. I’d like _________ (have) a look at your new car.

6. It’s difficult _________ (get) used to getting up early.

7. Sue loves _________ (make) origami. She can fold some animals, birds and flowers.

8. I am a little busy. Would you mind _________ (wait) a little longer?

9. I’m looking forward _________ (see) you again.

10. I don’t enjoy _________ (go) to the dentist.

Exercise 3. Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning.

1. Would you please give me a hand?

→ Would you mind _________________________?

2. Shall we go for a bike?

→ What about _____________________________?

3. He didn’t say goodbye to anyone when he left the room

→ He left the room without___________________.

4. He likes to read books more than to watch television.

→ He prefers ______________________________.
5. She likes to hang out with friends on Saturday evening.

→ She’s interested __________________________.

Exercise 4. Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

1. I can’t imagine Peter ________ (go) by bike.

2. He agreed ________ (buy) a new car.

3. The question is easy ________ (answer).

4. The man asked me how ________ (get) to the airport.

5. I look forward to ________ (see) you at the weekend.

6. Are you thinking of ________ (visit) London?

7. We decided ________ (run) through the forest.

8. The teacher expected Sarah ________ (study) hard.

9. She doesn’t mind ________ (work) the night shift.

10. I learned ________ (ride) the bike at the age of 5.

11. We decided ________ (buy) a new car.

12. They’ve got some work ________ (do).

13. Peter gave up ________ (smoke) .

14. He’d like ________ (fly) an aero-plane.

15. I enjoy ________ (write) picture postcards.

16. Do you know what ________ (do) if there’s a fire in the shop?

17. The children prefer ________ (watch) TV to ________ (read) books.

18. Avoid ________ (make) silly mistakes.

19. My parents wanted me ________ (be) home at 11 o’clock.

20. I dream about ________ (build) a big house.

21. I’m hoping ________ (see) Lisa.

22. The children prefer ________ (watch) TV to ________ (read) books.

23. The boys like ________ (play) games but hate ________ (do) lessons.

24. Would you like ________ (go) now or shall we wait till the end?

25. I can’t find my favorite book. You ________ (see) it?

26. We used ________ (dream) of a television set when we ________ (be) small.

27. Would you mind ________ (show) me how ________ (send) an email?

28. He always thinks about ________ (go) swimming.

29. She dislikes ________ (do) a lot of housework.

30. My children enjoy ________ (read) books.

31. She looked forward to ________ (see) you.

32. They are used to ________ (prepare) new lessons.

33. By ________ (work) day and night, he succeeded in ________ (finish) the job in time.

34. His doctor advised him ________ (give up) ________ (smoke).

35. Please stop ________ (talk). We will stop ________ (eat) lunch in ten minutes.

36. Stop ________ (argue) and start ________ (work).

37. I like ________ (think) carefully about things before ________ (make) decisions.

38. Ask him ________ (come) in. Don’t keep him ________ (stand) at the door.

39. Did you succeed in ________ (solve) the problem?

40. Don’t forget ________ (lock) the door before ________ (go) to bed.

Bài tập V+TO V

Exercise 1. Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

1. I can’t afford _________ (GO) on vacation right now. I’ve got too many expenses.

2. If you happen _________ (COME) to Glasgow in summer, please give me a call!

3. She doesn’t mind _________ (HELP) us with the party.

4. Lisa enjoys _________ (LOOK) around antique shops.

5. We could go for a walk when you finish _________ (DO) your homework.

6. We shouldn’t forget _________ (CALL) her before we leave for the airport.

7. I hope _________ (BECOME) an excellent lawyer one day.

8. I can’t stand _________ (HAVE) to do housework on Saturdays. It kills me!

9. Do you fancy _________ (WATCH) a horror movie tonight?

10. Luisa and Justin decided _________ (SPEND) their vacation in Italy.
11. I don’t mind _________ (GO) on a cruise this year. We can always go backpacking next
summer.

12. You should remember _________ (BUY) a present for your parents. It’s their 30th wedding
anniversary.

13. After _________ (WALK) for a while, we could sit on a terrace and have a snack.

14. It’s great _________ (HEAR) from you! How have you been?

15. What about _________ (GO) to the theater? I’ve heard Hamlet is being performed at the
auditorium.

16. Thanks for_________ (TALK) to James. He really needs his friends now.

17. Susan lent me some clothes after my luggage was lost. It’s nice to know there are people kind
enough _________ (HELP) you when you need it.

18. This closet is used for _________ (KEEP) old exams.

19. I’m looking forward to _________ (SEE) you again!

20. You need to have some knowledge of computers_________ (WORK) here.

Exercise 2. Choose the correct answer.

1. He agreed _____ (buy) a new car.

A. to buy B. buy C. buying

2. I can’t imagine Peter _____ (go) by bike.

A. to go B. go C. going

3. The question is easy _____ (answer).

A. to answer B. answer C. answering

4. The man asked me how _____ (get) to the airport.

A. to get B. get C. getting

5. I look forward to _____ (see) you at the weekend.

A. See B. seeing C. to see

6. The boys like _____ (play) games but hate _____ (do) lessons.

A. to play - to do B. play - do C. playing - doing

7. Would you like _____ (go) now or shall we wait till the end?

A. Going B. to go C. go

8. We used _____ (dream) of a television set when we _____ (be) small.

A. dream - are B. to dream - were C. to dream - are

9. Would you mind _____ (show) me how _____ (send) an email?

A. showing - to send

B. showing - sending

C. to show - to send

D. to show - sending

Exercise 3. Give the correct form of these verbs.

1. I would like (come) ________ to the party with you.

2. I am learning (speak) ________ English.

3. She helped me (carry) ________ my suitcases.

4. He decided (study) ________ biology.

5. He asked (come) ________ with us.

6. I promise (help) ________ you tomorrow.

7. She agreed (bring) ________ the pudding to the dinner.

8. We hope (visit) ________ Amsterdam next month.

9. They plan (start) ________ college in the autumn.

10. I don't want (leave) ________ yet.