CÓDIGO: ISFOPP9

TALLER DE INGLÉS VERSIÓN: V5

PERIODO _1_

ÁREA: IDIOMA EXTRANJERO

DOCENTE: WILFRIDO NAVARRO MORALES
APELLIDOS: ________________________________ NOMBRE: ________________________________
GRADO: 8º A Y B FECHA: 19 AL 24 DE MARZO DE 2020

GERUND OR INFINITIVE

Read the explanation in the following chart and then do the exercises

Fill the gaps with either an infinitive or a gerund according to the rule above:

1. Why don’t you stop (work) ______________ and take a rest?

2. The annoyed man threatened (call) __________________ the police.
3. When we told him the plan, he agreed (join) ________________ our team.
4. We can’t afford (buy) _____________ a new car.
5. Do you enjoy (make) _____________ other people angry?
6. This kind of sport involves (train) ____________ daily.
7. If you have finished (have) __________ your lunch, clear the table, please.
8. I had never anticipated (pay) ____________ so much for the redecoration.
9. Everybody dislikes (do) ___________ exams.
10. I was a bit lazy this time, but I promise (study) ____________ harder next time.
11. He managed (fix) _____________ the TV set himself.
12. If you want a quiet holiday, you should avoid (go) ____________ the coast in summer.
13. Do you intend (get) _____________ fit?
14. I admit (cheat) ____________ in the exam.
15. I missed (have) _____________ dinner with my old school mates.

Now, study the following chart: Lists of verbs

 CÓDIGO: ISFOPP9
TALLER DE INGLÉS VERSIÓN: V5

STUDY LISTS OF VERBS

Finish the sentences using gerund or infinitive as necessary:

1. In this place there are rules to follow. If you want to be a member, you must swear …

2. This is a very badly organized project, I will never consider …

3. He never listens to other people’s advice. It’s no good …

4. Some people are fashion victims. They tend …

5. You know you must help at home. You won’t escape …

6. He is an expert driver. He learned …

7. Reliable friends are always there for you. They never fail …

8. I can’t stand my boss. I have decided …

9. I’m not sure why she left, but she mentioned …

10. If I don’t have anything interesting to do I don’t mind …

11. He only wants privacy. He can’t understand people …

12. Peter started going out with another girl. I will never forgive Peter …

13. I will have a very busy day tomorrow, however, I have arranged …

14. Although she isn’t a professional dancer, she practises …

15. I love Scotland. I hope …

16. My box of chocolates disappeared. My little brother admitted …

17. That part of the town is very dangerous. I never risk …

18. We like Italy so much that we keep …

19. He looks worried. He seems …

20. I hate crowded roads. I can’t stand …