Gerund.infinitive.ex

1. Complete the sentences. Use to infinitive, bare infinitive or –ing. 1. There’s no point in ________________ (study) 10 minutes 50. Ivan has ________________ (study) harder is he wants before an exam. ________________ (pass) all his exams. 2. I am against ________________ (make) any complaints. 51. I’d like ________________ (try) something new at that 3. It’s no use ________________ (cry) over spilt milk. Japanese restaurant. 4. Let’s ________________ (have) a party, shall we? 52. They will spend some time ________________ (sightsee) when 5. Would you mind ________________ (bring) a bottle of they travel to Madrid. champagne? 53. My sister likes ________________ (watch) TV series. 6. The doctor advised me ________________ (stop) smoking. 54. Terry keeps ________________ (ask) me to lend her my notes 7. My teacher is keen on ________________ (teach) young from last week’s lesson. children. 55. I wish you’d let me ________________ (help) you with that 8. Please, stop ________________ (shout)! ironing. 9. They enjoy ________________ (read) poetry. 56. I’d rather ________________ (stay) at home tonight. 10. She always tries ________________ (help) me with my 57. They don’t mind ________________ (do) the housework homework. everyday but they can’t stand ________________ (do) the 11. I always look forward ________________ (meet) you. shopping at the supermarket. 12. My father’s used to ________________ (work) a lot. 58. She should ________________ (go) to the doctor if she’s ill. 13. They went ________________ (climb) last Sunday. 59. Do you mind ________________ (wait) for the steak a few 14. You aren’t allowed ________________ (speak) during the minutes longer? exam. 60. They have decided ________________ (study) abroad. 15. He was fined for ________________ (drive) without lights. 61. What about ________________ (visit) our cousins in summer? 16. He was fined for ________________ (drive) without lights. 62. She’s fast enough ________________ (run) five kilometers in 17. She went on ________________ (ski) although her leg hurt. an hour. 18. It’s impossible ________________ (get) tickets for that film. 63. Does he really want ________________ (live) with her? 19. I hate ________________ (do) homework at the weekend. 64. ________________ (knit) is one of my favourite hobbies. 20. They can ________________ (speak) several languages. 65. Susan could ________________ (swim) when she was 3 years old. 21. She suggested ________________ (buy) a Christmas tree. 22. They are afraid of ________________ (fall) in the snow. 66. They agreed ________________ (sell) their car. 23. I’ve decided ________________ (get) a part-time job. 67. Come on! It’s hard ________________ (work) so hard. 24. I don’t mind ________________ (help) you 68. I’m sure we can ________________ (find) a solution. ________________ (look for) a job. 69. Let’s go ________________ (dance) tonight! 25. What kind of job do you want ________________ (find)? 70. She used ________________ (work) with my father some years ago. 26. I’m happy ________________ (hear) that the thief has been caught. 71. I’m going to the park? Would you like ________________ (come) with me? 27. Let’s ________________ (go) to the ice rink at the weekend. 28. Oh no! You know I hate ________________ (ice-skate) 72. What about ________________ (eat) out tonight? 29. I love ________________ (roller-skate). 73. ________________ (smoke) is a bad habit. You should ________________ (give up) ________________ (smoke). 30. She always pretends ________________ (not hear) what people say to her. 74. It’s difficult ________________ (understand) maths. 31. I used ________________ (enjoy) ________________ (listen) 75. Do you fancy ________________ (drink) some tea? to pop music, but my tastes have changed. 76. Can you imagine ________________ (live) in a world without wars? 32. Would you like ________________ (come) with me today? 33. Do you really want ________________ (go) to the cinema 77. The children promised ________________ (be) back in an hour. tonight? 34. Yes, I’d ________________ (love) to. 78. My mother made me ________________ (tidy) my bedroom. 35. I’m sure we can ________________ (arrange) some extra 79. She denied ________________ (cheat) in the exam. classes. 80. They refused ________________ (leave) the room. 36. He hates ________________ (play) cards. 81. I can’t afford ________________ (buy) that expensive motorbike. 37. She is too excited ________________ (sleep) now. 38. You must ________________ (get up) early in the morning. 82. Sandra is looking forward to ________________ (meet) my friends. 39. My mother goes ________________ (run) every morning and she’s really fit. 83. Marta deserves ________________ (be) happy. She’s great! 40. I advised my friend ________________ (study) harder. 84. I regret ________________ (leave) university before ________________ (finish) my degree. I should have kept on 41. She suggested ________________ (go) to the beach. ________________ (study). 42. She has ________________ (work) until late tonight. 85. I can’t help ________________ (bite) my nails. 43. We used ________________ (wear) a uniform at school. 86. It’s good ________________ (talk) to someone when you’re 44. I’d rather ________________ (go) now. It’s getting late. feeling down in the dumps. 45. She’s used to ________________ (sleep) a lot. 87. He managed ________________ (tell) her how he felt before 46. He was very pleased ________________ (see) her again. the evening ended. 47. You’d better ________________ (read) that book soon. 88. His ________________ (write) is very difficult to read. 48. The teacher has asked us ________________ (write) and essay 89. Do you think it would be good ________________ (be) a twin? on it and we have ________________ (hand) it in next week. 90. In spite of ________________ (be) a shy person, Carl decided 49. ________________ (read) is a very nice hobby. to take part in the school play.

2. Put the verbs in brackets into the gerund or the infinitive. 1. A: Mum, this programme’s nearly finished. Can’t I go on ________________ (watch) TV for a while? B: No, I want you to do your Maths homework and then go on ________________ (write) your English essay. You haven’t even started it yet and it’s due tomorrow. 2. A: Your dress is filthy. It wants ________________ (wash). B: I know. I wanted ________________ (take) it to the cleaner’s yesterday, but they were closed. 3. A: I’ll never forget ________________ (visit) Thailand for the first time. B: Yes, it was such a wonderful holiday. If only I hadn’t forgotten ________________ (take) my camera. 4. A: Why don’t we stop ________________ (get) something to eat on the way home? B: OK, but we should really stop ________________ (spend) money on junk food. 5. A: Did you remember ________________ (tell) him about the party? B: I don’t remember ________________ (tell) him, but I’m sure I did. 6. A: Do you regret ________________ (offer) him the job? B: Yes, I regret ________________ (say) he’s not a reliable employee. 7. A: Did you mean ________________ (park) so far away? B: Yes, otherwise it would mean ________________ (pay) to get into a car park. 8. A: I’ve been trying ________________ (contact) Mr Isaacs all morning. B: Why don’t you try ________________ (phone) his club? 9. Do you remember ________________ (meet) her at my house last year? 10. Please remember ________________ (wipe) your feet before coming in. 11. I completely forgot ________________ (lock) the front door last night. 12. Don’t forget ________________ (bring) your bathing suit with you. 13. These stockings need ________________ (mend). 14. Do you need ________________ (buy) all that stuff? 15. I regret ________________ (inform) you that your injury will prevent you from playing any more matches this season. 16. He regrets ________________ (argue) with the referee as it resulted in his being sent off the pitch. 17. The cyclist had to stop ________________ (mend) a flat tyre during the race. 18. You should stop ________________ (smoke) if you want to enter the marathon next year. 3. Complete the second sentences so that they mean the same as the first. Use a gerund or an infinitive in each sentence. 1. Keeping children amused on a three-hour car journey is often difficult. It’s often difficult… 2. Asking for help was not an easy decision. It wasn’t an easy decision… 3. I’m going to do my own research. I’ve decided… 4. Some people marry again if they get divorced. After … 5. Joanne must realize that she’s too moody. Joanne needs … 6. I wish I hadn’t said that. I regret… 7. You must bring your I.D. with you when you take the Psychometric test. Don’t forget … 8. It’s useless to try and explain the problem to my parents. They’ll never understand. There’s no point in … 9. He would like to learn medicine. …is what he would like to do. 10. I prefer to listen to Rock n’ roll. I enjoy… 11. Tom Cruise said that he was looking forward to seeing you in the concert. Tom Cruise said that he hoped … 12. The principal said that he would definitely give us a day off before the exam. The principal promised … 13. Purchasing that laptop was a waste of money. That laptop was not worth… 14. I have seen this movie before. I remember … 15. When I see the grades of my son, I get depressed. I can’t stand…

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Gerund.infinitive.ex

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