GERUND AND INFINITIVE

VII. Infinitive or gerund

Most passengers dislike (have) ………………… to sit in small, uncomfortable seats on long flights.
I can’t risk (get) ………………… another speeding ticket.
Did Dick mean (tell) ………………… Sue about the party?
You must keep (practise) ………………… on computer.
The judge demanded (see) ………………… the original document.
Ms. John is always willing to help, but she doesn’t want (call) ………..at home unless there is an
emergency.
The children agreed (divide) ………………… the candy equally.
I expected (invite) ………………… to the party, but I wasn’t.
I expect (meet) …………………at the airport by my uncle.
Mr. Steinberg offered (drive) …………………us to the train station.
When I told Tim the news, he seemed (surprise) …………………
In stead of (excite) …………………….…… about the good news, Tom seemed to be indifferent.
The new students hope (include) …………………… in many of the school’s social activities.
Jack got into trouble when he refused (open) ………………… his briefcase for the customs officer.
Barbara didn’t mention (concern) …………… about her progress report at work, but I’m sure she is.
You’d better save some money for a rainy day. You can’t count on (rescue) ………………… by your
parents every time you get into financial difficulty.
Please forgive me. I didn’t mean (upset) ……………………..…you.
I must (pay) ……………………………………..………… the bill.
19. John hoped (appoint) ………………………… as head teacher of the school.
VIII Choose the best answer:
1. I have difficulty ............... and ................... English.
A. speaking – writing B. speak – writing C. to speak – to write D. speak - write
2. They offered ...................... her but she refused.
A. to help B. helping C. help D. being helped
3. I don’t mind ...................... you ...................... the washing up.
A. help – do B. helping – doing C. helping – do D. to help- to
do
4. I’d like ........ when I am sixty years old. A. to rest B. to stop C. to retire D. to relax
5. We hope the students themselves will enjoy taking ...................... in outdoor activities.
A. part B. note C. notice D. advantage
6. The children are looking forward to ...................... on holiday.
A. go B. going C. be going D. have gone
7. You must try not to ...................... so many mistakes again.
A. make B. do C. say D. tell
8. Her advice made him ............ his mind. A. change B. to change C. changing D. changed
9. Ms. Lan enjoys ...................... because she loves working with children.
A. to teach B. to be taught C. teaching D. teach
10. My father doesn’t allow me .......... in his room. A. to smoke B. smoking C. smoke D. not
smoke
11. It’s very ................. me with money.
A. kind for you to help B. kind to you helping C. kind of you helping D. kind
of you to help
12. It’s better to avoid ........... during the rush hour. A. travelling B. to travel C. travel D.
travelled
X. Which verb form is correct?
a. Passing the kitchen, he stopped drinking/ to drink a large glass of water.
b. They stopped talking/to talk when the teacher walked into the classroom.
a. Although she asked him to stop, he went on tapping/ to tap his pen on the table.
b. Dr Harris welcomed the members of the committee and went on
introducing/ to introduce the subject of the meeting.
a. I regret telling/ to tell you that the model you want is out of stock.
b. It cost me a fortune, 'but I don't regret spending/ to spend a year travelling around the world.
a. Remember checking/ to check your answer before handing in your exam paper.
b. I remember putting/ to put the money in the top drawer, but it's not there now.
a. Have you forgotten meeting/ to meet me years ago?
b. Don't forget finding out/ to find out how many people are coming on Saturday.
a. I tried getting/ to get the table through the door, but it was too big.
b. I tried taking/ to take some aspirin, but the pain didn't go away.
a. He needs working/ to work harder if he wants to make progress.
b. It's difficult problem. It needs thinking/ to think about very carefully.
a. I think Nick meant breaking/ to break that glass. It didn't look like an accident.
b. If we want to get there by 7.00, that means getting/ to get up before 5.00.
a. Can you help me getting/ to get the dinner ready?
b. He looks so funny. Whenever I see him, I can't help smiling/ to smile
a. I'd advise taking/ to take more exercise.
b. I'd advise you taking/ to take more exercise.
XI. Put the verb into correct form infinitive, to-infinitive, or -ing.
You shouldn't let your children_______ (play) with matches. It's very easy_______ (catch) fire.
I enjoy______ (be) busy. I don't like it when there is nothing_____ (do)
Let's hurry! We must finish_______ (paint) the office before 3:00 today.
As we don’t agree _______ (carry out) a proposal we generally avoid _______ (discuss) the subject.
I don't mind_______ (remind) you _______ (lock) the door but you'd better _______ (try) _______
(remember) on your own.
Please stop_______ (interrupt) when I'm explaining something to you. You can_______ (ask) questions
at the end.
He admitted_______ (enter) the house but refused (steal) the money.
I don't really fancy_______ (spend) my whole holiday with your cousins. I'd rather _______ (spend) my
time with you.
We had hoped_______ (finish) the project by the end of the month but we keep_______ (delay) by
changes in the plans.
You'd better_______ (go) and see the boss and say what you've done. If you put off _______ (explain) it
to her, she'll only more annoyed.
No that's not what I meant______ (say). How can I make you _______ (understand)?
Those shirts need_______ (iron),but you don’t need _______ (iron) them now.
Are we permitted_______ (bring) guests to the ceremony? I'd like _______ (invite) my friend to join us.
Children shouldn't be allowed_______ (catch) violent programs on TV. Parents should encourage their
children_______ (watch) educational programs.
It's no use _______ (try) ______ (persuade) her _______ (change) her mind. Spend your time _______
(do) something more worthwhile.