EXERCISES FUTURE INFINITIVE GERUND

1. Complete the dialogues with the verbs in brackets. Use a suitable future tense. There may be more than
one possible answer.
1. A: Let’s meet at 2 o’clock. I ……………………… (wait) at the bus stop.
B: I ……………………… (not finish) school by 2 o’clock. Let’s meet later.
2. A: It’s cloudy today. We probably ……………………… (not go) swimming.
B: Well, I ……………………… (not stay) at home all day!
3. A: When ……………………… you ……………………… (buy) a new computer?
B: I heard that by January, the prices ……………………… (drop).
4. A: ……………………… the concert ……………………… (begin) on time?
B: I’m not sure. I ……………………… (phone) the club and let you know.
5. A: I’m calling to say goodbye. I ……………………… (fly) to Peru tonight.

B: Have a great time. I ……………………… (think) of you!

2. Complete the sentences with a logical ending. Use the words in brackets and a suitable future tense.

1. You are standing on a broken chair. (fall)

Be careful! ..................................................................................................... .
2. This film is full of surprises. (end)
How ............................................................................................................... ?
3. I’ve got a lot to study for next week’s exam. (not go out with friends)
Until then, I ................................................................................................... .
4. My friends are busy tonight. (study)
They .............................................................................................................. .

3. Complete the sentences with the gerund or infinitive form of the verb in brackets.
1. It’s no use ……………………… (sit) around all day.
2. Pam convinced me ……………………… (take up) yoga.
3. Do you remember ……………………… (play) on the beach when you were a child?
4. Simon has forgotten ……………………… (send) the e-mail.
5. Would you mind ……………………… (open) the door?
6. Study instead of ……………………… (waste) your time.
7. I want ……………………… (know) the truth.

4. Rewrite the sentences.[

1. “Carol, please help me wash up,” Sam says.
Sam wants ................................................................................................... .
2. “I don’t feel like walking the dog,” Ben says.
Ben doesn’t want ......................................................................................... .
3. “Let’s go to the cinema tonight,” Scott says.
Scott wants .........................................................................................................
1. Perhaps I can help you find a place to stay.
I ........................................................................................................................................... .
2. Phone Evan immediately!
You ...................................................................................................................................... .
3. It isn’t necessary for Simon to attend the meeting.
Simon .................................................................................................................................. .
4. I don’t believe this bag is an imitation – it’s too expensive.
This bag