Gerund or Infinitive – Fill in the correct form.

1. ________________ is not allowed here. (fish)

2. I heard the TV set ________________ . (explode)
3. She appeared ________________ very nervous. (be)
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)
11. There’s no sense in ________________ him. He’s not at home. (visit)
12. Elephants are known ________________ a fantastic memory. (have)
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)
25. There was a fence ________________ people from walking on the grass. (walk)
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)
31. I can’t imagine __________________ at home. (work)
32. We have decided against __________________ a new car. (buy)
33. She seems __________________ her new job. (like)
34. The students hope __________________ the exam. (pass)
35. He won’t go by plane. He is afraid of __________________ . (fly)
36. I am lazy. I don’t feel like __________________ any work. (do)
37. Remember __________________ the letter. Otherwise they won’t get it by Saturday. (post)
38. Have you ever learned how __________________ such a plane? (fly)
39. They were too lazy __________________ out with us. (go)
40. I always enjoy __________________ to my grandfather. He always tells me great stories. (talk)
41. I’m very interested in __________________ French. (learn)
42. My pen friend is coming next Friday. I’m really looking forward __________________ her.
(meet)
43. Don’t you mind __________________ away from your family for such a long time? (be)
44. The children promised __________________ back by nine. (be)
45. I wanted to go alone but Joe insisted on __________________ with me. (come)
46. Tom offered __________________ me home. (bring)
47. Why not __________________ a weekend in Scotland? (spend)
48. I’m sorry I can’t come to your party but thank you for __________________ me. (invite)
49. Our neighbors apologized for __________________ such noise. (make)
50. Paris is always worth __________________ to. (travel)
51. I’m sure I gave him back the money. I remember __________________ it back to him. (give)
52. She eventually managed __________________ her bike. (repair)
53. Would you like __________________ a cup of coffee? (drink)
54. There’s no point in __________________ the matter. He has already made his decision. (discuss)
55. I prefer __________________ to skiing. (snowboard)
56. Do you mind __________________ Anita to the doctor? (bring)
57. It is difficult __________________ him. (understand)
58. We had difficulties __________________ your house. (find)
59. They decided __________________ Tennis in the afternoon. (play)
60. We expect him __________________ us on Sunday. (join)