Gerund or infinitive?

Gerund after……………. Infinitive after……………………………………..

Prepositions Adjectives
Eg) I am keen on cooking Eg) It’s important to study
I’m bad at cleaning
like would like/love/prefer/hate
love
hate
dislike
suggest want
finish decide
mind hope
avoid need
keep plan
discuss promise
recommend agree
miss ask
practise tell
fancy learn
can afford to
prepare
choose
offer
wait
expect
intend
refuse
arrange

Choose gerund or infinitive.

1. Do you fancy ………………………………………. (go) out tonight?

2. I recommend ………………………………………. (try) the soup. It’s excellent.
3. My friend promised ……………………………. (write) soon.
4. I can’t afford …………………………………. (buy) the latest iPhone.
5. What are you planning ………………………… (do) this summer?
6. I really miss …………………………………… (be) with my family when I’m abroad.
7. I really love …………………………………… (walk) in the rain.
8. It’s difficult ……………………………………….(learn) a new skill.
9. I’m so bad at ………………………………… (play) tennis I feel embarrassed.
10. When you come to Granada, I suggest ……………………………… (visit) the Alhambra.
11. My father told me……………………………………….. (not be) home late.
12. My sister agreed ……………………………………. (help) me with my homework.
13. I’m learning ………………………………………… (play) the piano at the moment.
14. I intend ………………………………….. (pass) my b1 as soon as possible.
15. Would you like ……………………………… (see) a film tonight?
16. I have decided ……………………………………………. (study) Russian next year.
17. Many people avoid …………………………………………. (shop) at the weekends.
18. Would you mind …………………………………………. (open) the window? It’s hot.
19. My friend and I have arranged ………………………….. (go) to Holland next year.
20. I need ………………………………………. (renew) my passport.
B1B Grammar and vocabulary exam May 2018 Name………………………………………….

Exercise 1 Choose gerund or infinitive.

Grammar Practice for Elementary Students BEST p138

1. Many people avoid …………………………………………. (travelling) by plane.

2. Would you mind …………………………………………. (closing) the door?
3. My friend and I have arranged ………………………….. (live) in Paris next year.
4. I need ………………………………………. (go) to the dentist.
5. We are learning ………………………………………… (play) the piano at the moment.
6. I intend ………………………………….. (get) a job as soon as possible.
7. What are you planning ………………………… (do) tomorrow?
8. I’m tired of …………………………………… (study) so much.
9. I really love …………………………………… (listen) to flamenco.
10. It’s not easy ……………………………………….(be) organized.
11. I’m really good at ………………………………… (draw). Art is my favourite subject.
12. I recommend ………………………………………. (visit) the Alhambra. It’s beautiful.
13. I can’t afford …………………………………. (buy) a new car. I haven’t got enough money.
14. My friend promised ……………………………. (call) soon.
15. When you come to Granada, I suggest ……………………………… (try) the tapas.
16. I have decided ……………………………………………. (not save) for a new bike.
17. My father told me……………………………………….. (not be) home late.
18. My sister agreed ……………………………………. (lend) me some money.
19. Would you like ……………………………… (go) to the zoo tomorrow?
20. I don’t fancy ……………………………………..(go) out tonight. I’m tired.

Exercise 2 Choose the First Conditional/Second Conditional

Oxford English in Context Teacher’s Resource book p.14

Vocabulary

English Spanish English Spanish

huge (adj.) arrange (v)
journey (n) forbidden (p.p)
busy (adj.) pedestrian (n)
queue (adj.) attend (v)
crowd (n) request (v)
improve (v) warn (v)
several (adj) sightseeing (n)
avoid (v) suitable (adj)
book (v) available (adj)
pick up (v) supply (v)