GERUND AND INFINITIVE

Put the verb in brackets into the correct form: infinitive -+- to, bare infinitive, or -ing form.

1. I hope he'll remember (post) my letter. It's very important.

2. Do you really enjoy (work) until ten in the evening?
3. They stopped (eat) because they were so hungry.
4. We didn't like the idea of writing a test, so we refused (do) it.
5. When you were at school, were you made (play) football on Saturdays?
6. I tried (pick) the apples, but the branch was too high to reach.
7. I saw him (put) the chocolate in his mouth, and (swallow) it.
8. I'd like (get up) early on Sundays, but it's difficult.
9. I must admit that I regret (leave) the job I had in Leicester.
10. You wouldn't mind (help) me to push the car, would you?
11. She said that she meant (tell) you, but she forgot.
12. I don't think you'd better (leave) until the rain stops.
13. If you prefer (wait), you can sit here in my office.
14. What exactly do you remember (do) when you got there?
15. Have you tried (drink) lemon and honey? That's good for colds.
16. I think the boss should make some of us (work) a lot harder.
17. Why did they decide (move) from such a lovely house?
18. If the washing-machine doesn't work, try (give) it a good kick!
19. If you stopped (worry) so much, you would feel much better.
20. Hadn't you better (make) an appointment with the doctor?
21. How could anyone forget (turn off) the cooker and (go) out?
22. If you really enjoy (dance), then we could enter the competition.
23. She didn't stop (eat) all day; no wonder she is overweight.
24. You really must (try) not to make so many mistakes.
25. They seem determined (succeed) however long it takes.
26. If you'd rather (take) a taxi, I can phone for one.
27. You say your job is difficult, but you should try (do) mine!
28. If I take that job, it will mean (leave) home much earlier.
29. I didn’t feel like (work) so I suggested (spend) the day in the garden.
30. Do you remember (post) the letter?
31. Yes, I do; I posted it in the letter-box near my door.
32. It is no use (try) (interrupt) him. You’ll have (wait) till he stops (talk).
33. You’ll never regret (do) a kind action.
34. He decided (put) broken glass on top of his wall (prevent) boys from (climb) over it.
35. The car began (make) an extraordinary noise so I stopped (see) what it was.
36. You don’t need (ask) permission every time you want (leave) the room.
37. I suggest (leave) the car here and (send) a van (tow) it to the garage.
38. Did you remember (lock) the door?
39. No, I didn’t. I’d better (go) back and (do) it now.
40. Do you feel like (go) to a film or you’d rather (stay) at home.
41. He made me (repeat) his instructions (make) sure that I understood what I was doing after
he had gone.
42. I’m not used to (drive) on the left. When you see everyone else (do) it you’ll find it quite
easy (do) it yourself.
43. There was no way of (get) out of the building except by (climb) down a rope and Ann was
too terrified (do) it.
44. The snow kept (fall) and the workmen were tired of (try) (keep) the roads clear.
45. Imagine (not, go) to school for six months. It’ll be wonderful!
46. Let me (tell) you something. I enjoy (talk) to your friends, they are very nice people.
GERUND AND INFINITIVE

Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form (gerund or infinitive)

1. I hate (borrow) things.

2. He was furious at (be) mistaken for an escaped convict.
3. After (talk) for ten minutes I succeeded in (convince) him that there was no danger
4. I remember (read) a review of that book and (think) I’d like to get it.
5. As a result of (listen) at keyholes he learnt many facts which he had no hesitation in (use) to his own advantage.
6. I am looking forward to (see) you.
7. He dreads (have) to retire.
8. I arranged (meet) them here.
9. He urged us (work) faster.
10. I wish (see) the manager.
11. It’s no use (wait).
12. He warned her (not touch) the wire.
13. Don’t forget (lock) the door before (go) to bed.
14. My mother told me (not speak) to anyone about it.
15. I can’t understand her (behave) like that.
16. He tried (explain) but she refused (listen).
17. At dinner she annoyed me by (smoke) between the courses.
18. You are expected (know) the safety regulations of the college.
19. He decided (disguise) himself by (dress) as a woman.
20. I am prepared (wait) here all night if necessary.
21. Would you mind (show) me how (work) the lift?
22. After (walk) for three hours we stopped to let the others (catch up) with us.
23. I am beginning (understand) what you mean.
24. He was fined for (exceed) the speed limit.
25. The boys like (play) games but hate (do) lessons.
26. I regret (inform) you that your application has been refused.
27. I couldn’t help (overhear) what you said.
28. Mrs.Jones: I don’t allow (smoke) in my drawing-room.
Mrs.Smith: I don’t allow my family (smoke) at all.
29. He surprised us all by (go) away without (say) `Good-bye´.
30. Please go on (write); I don’t mind (wait).
31. He wore dark glasses (avoid) (be) recognized.
32. Before (give) evidence you must swear (speak) the truth.
33. I tried (persuade) him (agree) with your proposal.
34. Your windows need (clean); would you like me (do) them for you?
35. Would you mind (shut) the window? I hate (sit) in a draught.
36. I can’t help (sneeze); I caught a cold yesterday from (sit) in a draught.
37. Do stop (talk); I am trying (finish) a letter.
38. His doctor advised him (give up) (jog).
39. My watch keeps (stop).
That’s because you keep (forget) (wind) it.
40. Without (realize) it, he hindered us instead of (help) us.
41. People used (make) fire by (rub) two sticks together.
42. He hates (answer) the phone, and very often just lets it (ring).
43. If you go on (let) your dog (chase) cars he’ll end by (be) run over.
44. I prefer (drive) to (be driven).
45. I advised you (start) (look) for a flat at once.
46. Would you mind (lend) me $5? I forgot (cash) a cheque.
47. (Lie) on this beach is much more pleasant than (sit) in the office.
48. She likes her children (go) to the dentist every six months.
49. By (neglect) (take) ordinary precaution she endangered the life of his crew.
50. An instructor is coming (show) us how (use) the aqualung.
51. I have no intention of (go) to that film; I couldn’t bear (see) my favourite actress in such a dreadful part.
52. I suggest (telephone) the hospitals before (ask) the police (look) for him.
53. After (hear) the conditions I decided (not enter) for the competition.
54. Some people seem (have) a passion for (write) to the newspaper.
55. He expects me (answer) by return but I have no intention of (reply) at all.
56. I tried (explain) to him but he refused (listen) and went on (grumble).
57. By (offer) enormous wages he is persuading men (leave) their present jobs and (work) for him.
58. He postponed (make) a decision till it was too late (do) anything.
59. Imagine (have) (get up) at five a.m. every day!
60. Try (forget) it; it isn’t worth (worry) about.
61. There is no point in (remain) in a dangerous place if you can’t do anything (help) the people who have (stay) there.
62. The horse won’t be well enough (run) in tomorrow’s race. He doesn´t seem (have recovered) from this long journey.
63. At first I enjoyed (listen) to him but after a while I got tired of (hear) the same story again and again.
64. It is usually easier (learn) a subject by (read) books than by (listen) to lectures.
65. It wouldn’t be safe (start) down now; we’ll have (wait) till the mist clears.