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Gerunds and Infinitives Exercise 1

'Verb + ing' and 'to + infinitive'

after certain verbs

Check the list of verbs for this exercise.

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Gerunds and Infinitives 1

Put the verb into either the gerund (-ing) or the infinitive (with 'to'):

1) I don't fancy going (go) out tonight. Check

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2) She avoided telling (tell) him about her plans. Check

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3) I would like to come (come) to the party with you. Check

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4) He enjoys having (have) a bath in the evening. Check

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5) She kept talking (talk) during the film. Check

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6) I am learning to speak (speak) English. Check

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7) Do you mind giving (give) me a hand? Check

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8) She helped me to carry (carry) my suitcases. Check

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9) I've finished cooking (cook) - come and eat! Check

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10) He decided to study (study) biology. Check

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11) I dislike waiting (wait). Check

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12) He asked to come (come) with us. Check

Show
[.]
13) I promise to help (help) you tomorrow. Check

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14) We discussed going (go) to the cinema, but in

Check

the end we stayed at home. Show

[.]
15) She agreed to bring (bring) the pudding to the
Check

dinner. Show
[.]
16) I don't recommend taking (take) the bus - it takes
Check

forever! Show
[.]
17) We hope to visit (visit) Amsterdam next month. Check

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18) She suggested going (go) to the museum. Check

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19) They plan to start (start) college in the autumn. Check

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20) I don't want to leave (leave) yet. Check

[.] Show

Gerunds and Infinitives Exercise 2

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