Practice with GERUNDS and/or INFINITIVES 20 Luis Diego loves _______________ (go) to her girlfriends house

every day.
Use the verbs in parenthesis to complete these sentences with the most 21 I dont mind _______________ (study) at night. I concentrate better.
appropriate from: 22 Marvin misses _______________ (have) lunch with his best friends
gerund, infinitive or both. Look at the verbs before the blanks. at work.
23 I need _______________ (type) some exercises about gerunds and
1 Csar can afford _______________ (buy) a car. He will do it next infinitives.
year. 24 Paola practices _______________ (play) the piano for three hours
2 Carlos didnt agree _______________ (vote) for that candidate; she every day.
was in jail. 25 I prefer _______________ (wear) contact lenses rather than glasses.
3 I am sorry! I need to ask you _______________ (stop) smoking. Its I look sexier.
forbidden here! 26 I promised my girlfriend _______________ (get married) next year.
4 You need to begin ______________ (study) for the final exam ASAP. 27 Vanessa hasnt quit _______________(smoke) yet. Thats why she is
5 Nobody cant stand _______________ (kill) cockroaches. It grows! still sick.
6 Students can choose ______________ (do) the interviews in pairs or 28 Tatiana recommended _______________ (go) to Greece rather than
individually. to Turkey.
7 If Gilda continues _______________ (cough), she will have to go to 29 Martha refused _______________ (sell) her car. She still loves it very
the doctor. much.
8 Vanessa decided _______________ (quit) smoking: she was very sick 30 Johanna spent time _______________ (decorate) the teachers room
lately. for Sep.15
9 Pablo dislikes _______________ (dance) cumbia. He has two left 31 You need to start _______________ (prepare) for the TOEIC since
feet. now.
10 Miriam enjoys _______________ (dance) salsa because she is from 32 Roberto suggested _______________ (buy) six packs rather than
Puerto Rico. pitchers of beer.
11 Professors never expect _______________ (fail) any student. 33 Marlene tried _______________ (cook) a cake, but she didnt have
12 Every Saturday night, we feel like _______________ (eat) chifrijo at time.
Corderos bar. 34 Lilia wanted _______________ (type) her homework but the
13 Did you finish _______________ (write) your composition? electricity went off.
14 Laura gave up _______________ (eat) salads. She was bored. 35 I would like you _______________ (do) this practice as soon as
15 Margie hates _______________ (have) cats at home. She prefers possible.
dogs. 36. I intend _________ to Brazil in August. (go)
16 Everybody hopes _______________ (pass) this course with good
37 . I arranged _________ my vacation during the last two weeks. (take)
grades.
17 Caroline intends _______________ (buy) her own house next year. 38. I considered __________ to Venezuela or Argentina first. (go)
18 Catalina learned _______________ (speak) French when she was 18.
19 I like _______________ (listen) to salsa, merengue, cumbia & 39. But I decided _________ them for next year. (leave)
reggaeton. 40. The government has demanded me ________ a visa to go to Brazil. (get)
20 Luis Diego loves _______________ (go) to her girlfriends house 6. That involves _________ in a long line at the consulate. (stand)
every day.
41. That involves _________ in a long line at the consulate. (stand) 65.I look forward to ..you next Sunday. (see).
42. I didn't mind ________ the $45 fee. (pay) 66.After dinner, she continued ____________ her homework until late at
43. But I hate _______ in lines. (wait) night. (do)

67.Tom stopped ____________ up his washing on the way home. (pick)

44. I also detest _________ passport photos. (get)
68.Tell me your plan. Im interested ____________ about it. (hear)
45. I really want ________ the country, so I did it. (see)
69.The ____________ drama has won several awards. (amaze)
46. I haven't begun _________ yet. (pack)
70.Most of Hong Kong people dont like _____________ meat. (freeze)
47. I'll start soon because I can't stand ________ in a rush. (pack)
71.I think you should give up __________ because you have a very poor
48. I remembered _________ my neighbor to take care of my dog. (ask)
voice. (sing)
49. He doesn't really mind _________ behind. (stay)
72.He isnt strong enough ____________ in the basketball team. (be)
50. But he always loves ________ us come back! (see)
Put the verb in brackets into the correct form: gerund or to infinitive. 73.____________ is good exercise. (walk)
51.. Has become a very popular form of sport. (jog) 74.It is getting dark. We had better ____________ now. (go)
52.You should avoid .. very fatty food. (eat) 75.It is very cold. I would rather ____________ at home. (stay)
53.My brother refused the bedroom (share) 76.Dan enjoys ______________ (read) science fiction.
54.I regret .that to Mike. I felt really bad. (say) 77.Cheryl suggested ______________ (see) a movie after work.
55.I regret that the party has been cancelled. (tell) 78.I miss ______________ (work) in the travel industry. Maybe I can get my
56.Sorry, I have to stop .a little bit, Im exhausted. (rest) old job back.

57.Its very hard, can you try this box for me, please? (open) 79.Where did you learn ______________ (speak) Spanish? Was it in Spain or
in Latin America?
58.Everyone enjoys at the weekend. (relax)
80.Do you mind ______________ (help) me translate this letter?
59.They suggested to the cinema. (go)
81.He asked ______________ (talk) to the store manager.
60.They never get tired of science-fiction films. (watch)
82.You've never mentioned ______________ (live) in Japan before. How
61.I hope . Accepted for medical school. (be) long did you live there?
62.They have decided .. a new library. (build) 83.If he keeps ______________ (come) to work late, he's going to get fired!
63.I cant stop .. these chocolates. They are delicious. (eat) 84.Debbie plans ______________ (study) abroad next year.
64.She promised . us a letter (send) 85.I agreed ______________ (help) Jack wash his car.
15. I look forward to ..you next Sunday. (see) 11. I hope ______________ (graduate) from college next June.
86.I hope ______________ (graduate) from college next June. 102. If you can't find the key, try ______________ (open) the lock with
something else, like a knife or a screwdriver.
87. The models practiced ______________ (walk) with a book balanced
on their heads. 103. She tried ______________ (tell) him the terrible truth, but she just
couldn't bring herself to do it.
88. Mandy has promised ______________ (take) care of our dog while
we are on vacation. 104. I dread ______________ (think) of what might happen next.

89. Mr. Edwards chose ______________ (accept) the management 105. I dread ______________ (go) to work tomorrow. I think I'm going to
position in Chicago rather than the position in Miami. call in sick.

90. I don't know what she wants ______________ (do) tonight. Why 106. After his insulting comments, I thought Jack deserved (be)
don't you ask her? __________ fired.

91. Frank offered ______________ (help) us paint the house. 107. Max avoided (use) __________ his cell phone when other people
were in the room.
92. Sandra decided ______________ (study) economics in London.
108. We arranged (have) __________ a taxi pick us up and take us to the
93. Witnesses reported ______________ (see) the bank robber as he
airport.
was climbing out of the second-story window.
109. I resent (be) __________ treated like a servant in my own home!
94. Stephanie dislikes ______________ (work) in front of a computer all
day. 110 Frank completed (build) __________ the new barn last week.

95. Mrs. Naidoo appears ______________ (be) the most qualified 111. Don't worry, I don't mind (make) __________ dinner.
person for the job.
112. Society will no longer tolerate (drink) __________ and (drive)
96. Sheryl forgot ______________ (bring) her purse, so I lent her ten __________.
dollars.
113. Karen and Neil would like (try) __________ that new dance club
97. I completely forgot ______________ (come) here when I was a kid. downtown.
But now I remember! My parents brought me here when I was three.
114. I can't advise (buy) __________ a car when you don't even have a
98. Lydia really regrets ______________ (drop) out of high school. She driver's license.
has really had to struggle to make a living because of that decision.
115. When do you wish (begin) __________, now or later?
99. I regret ______________ (inform) you that Mr. Smith has passed
116. I can't tolerate (he/complain) __________ all the time.
away.
117. Our teacher won't allow (we/use) __________ dictionaries during
100. Did you remember ______________ (pack) your swimsuit? Our
the test.
vacation in Hawaii won't be much fun if you can't go swimming.
118. We advised (he/take) __________ a taxi instead of walking to the
101. Do you remember ______________ (be) stuck in that elevator when
restaurant.
we were in New York? I thought we would never get out of there!
44. She prefers (I/make) __________ dinner because she doesn't like to
27. If you can't find the key, try ______________ (open) the lock with
cook.
something else, like a knife or a screwdriver.
Infinitive and gerund: multiple choice. Choose the coreect option 18 Do your parents let you___out with your friends whenever you want?
Go going to go
Choose the correct option in each sentence.
19 It is not a good idea ___them now.
1.I remember ____________ Sue last Sunday.
Tell to tell telling
Visit to visit visiting visited
20 What would you like ___ this weekend?
2.The salesman seemed _____________ impatient.
to do doing do
Get to get getting got
21____ English is very useful.
3.I really miss ____________ in the countryside.
To speak Speak Speak
Live to live living lived 22___ is a bad habit.
4.She was ____________ by the exhibition. Smoke smoking to smoke
Fascinate to fascinate fascinating fascinated 23What do you enjoy___?
5.If you dont stop ___________, youll kill yourself. Do doing to do
Diet to diet dieting dieted 23 I'm really looking forward ___________ at the weekend.
6.The boy ____________ a red T-shirt is my neighbour. to seeing you to see you
Wear to wear wearing worn 24 I promise not ___________.
7.The cup ____________ with orange juice is yours. to tell anyone telling anyone
Fill to fill filling filled 25 I must remember ___________ on his birthday.
8.She is incapable of _____________ good decisions. to call Dad calling Dad
Make to make making made 26 The thing I most enjoy ___________ at the weekend is sleeping.
9.I cant wait ____________ her again. to do doing
See to see seeing seen 27 Do you remember ___________ when you were two?
10 The doctor adviced him to stop___. to come here coming here
to smoke smoking smoke 28 You can't pretend ___________ - you only look twelve!
11 Would you mind ___ the window? Im very hot. to be eighteen being eighteen
Open to open opening 29 What do you want ___________ for her birthday?
12 Are you afraid of ___ your parents? to give Mum giving Mum
Telling to tell tell 30 I need to stop ___________ late at night - I keep making terrible
13 Do your homework now. Dont make me ___ you again. mistakes!
Telling to tell tell doing my homework to do my homework
14 The weather was nice, so I suggested___ for a walk by the river. 31We decided ______________----at home.
Go going to go Stat staying to stay
15 Im trying___. 32. We expect ____________________ from Ann soon.
to work working work Hear to hear hearing
16 Im looking forward to___ you. 33. Do you fancy _____________________ out tonight?
See to see seeing Going go to go
17 What do you want___ now? 34. I dont feel like ____________________.
Do doing to do Cook to cook cooking