1. Complete the sentences.

Use to infinitive, bare infinitive

or –ing.

1. Why do you keep................(look) back? Are you afraid of ..................(be)

followed?

2. It’s no use ...................(try)...........................(interrupt) him. You’ll

have.................(wait) till he stops .................(talk).

3. Do you remember ........................(hear) the bombs .....................(drop)?

No, I was too young ........................(realize) what was happening.

4. He doesn’t allow ..........................(smoke) in his house, but he allowed

us ..................(smoke) last week.

5. Don’t forget ........................(take) an umbrella with you.

6. I’d like ........................(go out). I always enjoy...........................(have

dinner in a restaurant.

7. –You lent me some money a few months ago.

- Did I? That’s strange. I don’t remember .......................(lend) you any money.

8. He tried ...........................(reach) the shelf but he wasn’t tall enough.

9. My father advised them ..........................(study) more.

10. Are you used to ...........................(travel) by air?

11. I asked them to be quiet but they continued ...............................(make) a

lot of noise.

12. I’d love ................ (have) an opportunity of .................(meet) you again.

13. If you can’t unscrew the lid, try...................(hit) it with a hammer.

14. She might .....................(want) another drink.

15. I saw her .........................(hide) it in her handbag.

16. I’m looking forward to .........................(meet) you again.

17. The police suspect him of ........................(try)...........................(sell)

stolen goods.

18. The shops keep on ......................................(send) circulars.

19. Please, don’t talk of ...........................(go) before ............................(see)

my album.
20. I don’t want you ...............................(mention) this.
21. Would you mind ........................(pass) the salt to me, please?

22. I saw the murderer .........................(shoot) her victim.

23. I can’t help .........................(like) her.

24. I was only trying ........................(help) you.

25. I prefer .....................(walk) to ..........................(run)

26. My son likes ........................(travel) by plane.

27. You are expected .............................(know) the safety regulations of the

college.

28. Would you mind .............................(show) me how ........................

(work) the lift?

29. The boys like ...................(play) games but hate ..................(do) lessons.

30. He surprised us all by ...............(go) away without .............(say) goodbye.

31. Your windows need .........................(clean), would you like

me .........................(do) it for you?

32. His doctor advised him .....................(give up) ...........................(smoke).

33. Don’t forget ............................(lock) the door before ......................(go) to

bed.

34.My mother told me ......................(not speak) to anyone about it.

35. Try ........................(avoid).........................(make) him angry

36.-I keep .................(try) .................(make) mayonnaise but I never succeed.

-Try .......................(add) the yolk of a hard-boiled egg.

37. I suggest ................................(hold) another meeting next week.

38. There’s no point in ________________ (study) 10 minutes before an exam.

39. I am against ________________ (make) any complaints.
40. It’s no use ________________ (cry) over spilt milk.
41. Let’s ________________ (have) a party, shall we?
42. Would you mind ________________ (bring) a bottle of champagne?
43. The doctor advised me ________________ (stop) smoking.
44. My teacher is keen on ________________ (teach) young children.
45. Please, stop ________________ (shout)!
46. They enjoy ________________ (read) poetry.
47. She always tries ________________ (help) me with my homework.
48. I always look forward ________________ (meet) you.
49. My father’s used to ________________ (work) a lot.
50. They went ________________ (climb) last Sunday.
51. You aren’t allowed ________________ (speak) during the exam.
52. He was fined for ________________ (drive) without lights.
53. He was fined for ________________ (drive) without lights.
54. She went on ________________ (ski) although her leg hurt.
55. It’s impossible ________________ (get) tickets for that film.
56. I hate ________________ (do) homework at the weekend.
57. They can ________________ (speak) several languages.
58. She suggested ________________ (buy) a Christmas tree.
58. They are afraid of ________________ (fall) in the snow.
59. I’ve decided ________________ (get) a part-time job.
60. I don’t mind ________________ (help) you ___________ (look for) a job.
61. What kind of job do you want ________________ (find)?
62. I’m happy ________________ (hear) that the thief has been caught.
63. Let’s ________________ (go) to the ice rink at the weekend.
64. Oh no! You know I hate ________________ (ice-skate)
65. I love ________________ (roller-skate).
66. She always pretends ________________ (not hear) what people say to her.
67. I used ________________ (enjoy) ________________ (listen) to pop Music,
but my tastes have changed.
68. Would you like ________________ (come) with me today?
69. Do you really want ________________ (go) to the cinema tonight?
70. Yes, I’d ________________ (love) to.
71. I’m sure we can ________________ (arrange) some extra classes.
72. He hates ________________ (play) cards.
73. She is too excited ________________ (sleep) now.
74. You must ________________ (get up) early in the morning.
75. My mother goes ________________ (run) every morning and she’s really Fit.
76. I advised my friend ________________ (study) harder.
77. She suggested ________________ (go) to the beach.
78. She has ________________ (work) until late tonight.
79. We used ________________ (wear) a uniform at school.
80. I’d rather ________________ (go) now. It’s getting late.
81. She’s used to ________________ (sleep) a lot.
82. He was very pleased ________________ (see) her again.
83. You’d better ________________ (read) that book soon.
84. The teacher has asked us ________________ (write) and essay on it and we
have ________________ (hand) it in next week.
85. ________________ (read) is a very nice hobby.
86. Ivan has ________________ (study) harder is he wants ______________
(pass) all his exams.
87. I’d like ________________ (try) something new at that Japanese restaurant.
88. They will spend some time _____________ (sightsee) when they travel to
Madrid.
89. My sister likes ________________ (watch) TV series.
90. Terry keeps ________________ (ask) me to lend her my notes from last
week’s lesson.
91. I wish you’d let me ________________ (help) you with that ironing.
92. I’d rather ________________ (stay) at home tonight.
93. They don’t mind ________________ (do) the housework everyday but they
can’t stand ________________ (do) the shopping at the supermarket.
94. She should ________________ (go) to the doctor if she’s ill.
95. Do you mind ________________ (wait) for the steak a few minutes longer?
96. They have decided ________________ (study) abroad.
97. What about ________________ (visit) our cousins in summer?
98. She’s fast enough ________________ (run) five kilometres in an hour.
99. Does he really want ________________ (live) with her?
100. ________________ (knit) is one of my favourite hobbies.
101. Susan could ________________ (swim) when she was 3 years old.
102. They agreed ________________ (sell) their car.
103. Come on! It’s hard ________________ (work) so hard.
104. I’m sure we can ________________ (find) a solution.
105. Let’s go ________________ (dance) tonight!
106. She used ________________ (work) with my father some years ago.
107. I’m going to the park? Would you like ________________ (come) with me?
108. What about ________________ (eat) out tonight?
109. ________________ (smoke) is a bad habit. You should _______________
(give up) ________________ (smoke).
110. It’s difficult ________________ (understand) maths.
111. Do you fancy ________________ (drink) some tea?
112. Can you imagine ________________ (live) in a world without wars?
113. The children promised ________________ (be) back in an hour.
114. My mother made me ________________ (tidy) my bedroom.
115. She denied ________________ (cheat) in the exam.
116. They refused ________________ (leave) the room.
117. I can’t afford ________________ (buy) that expensive motorbike.
118. Sandra is looking forward to ________________ (meet) my friends.
119. Marta deserves ________________ (be) happy. She’s great!
120. I regret ________________ (leave) university before ________________
(finish) my degree. I should have kept on ________________ (study).
121. I can’t help ________________ (bite) my nails.
122. It’s good ________________ (talk) to someone when you’re feeling down in
the dumps.
123. He managed ________________ (tell) her how he felt before the evening
ended.
124. His ________________ (write) is very difficult to read.
125. Do you think it would be good ________________ (be) a twin?
126. In spite of ________________ (be) a shy person, Carl decided to take part
in the school play.

2. Put the verbs in brackets into the gerund or the infinitive.

1. A: Mum, this programme’s nearly finished. Can’t I go on ________________
(watch) TV for a while?
B: No, I want you to do your Maths homework and then go on ______________
(write) your English essay. You haven’t even started it yet and it’s due tomorrow.

2. A: Your dress is filthy. It wants ________________ (wash).

B: I know. I wanted ________________ (take) it to the cleaner’s yesterday, but
they were closed.

3. A: I’ll never forget ________________ (visit) Thailand for the first time.

B: Yes, it was such a wonderful holiday. If only I hadn’t forgotten

________________ (take) my camera.

4. A: Why don’t we stop ___________ (get) something to eat on the way home?
B: OK, but we should really stop _____________ (spend) money on junk food.

5. A: Did you remember ________________ (tell) him about the party?

B: I don’t remember ________________ (tell) him, but I’m sure I did.

6. A: Do you regret ________________ (offer) him the job?

B: Yes, I regret ________________ (say) he’s not a reliable employee.

7. A: Did you mean ________________ (park) so far away?

B: Yes, otherwise it would mean ________________ (pay) to get into a car park.

8. A: I’ve been trying ________________ (contact) Mr Isaacs all morning.

B: Why don’t you try ________________ (phone) his club?

9. Do you remember ________________ (meet) her at my house last year?

10. Please remember ________________ (wipe) your feet before coming in.

11. I completely forgot ________________ (lock) the front door last night.

12. Don’t forget ________________ (bring) your bathing suit with you.

13. These stockings need ________________ (mend).

14. Do you need ________________ (buy) all that stuff?

15. I regret ________________ (inform) you that your injury will prevent you
from playing any more matches this season.

16. He regrets ________________ (argue) with the referee as it resulted in his

being sent off the pitch.

17. The cyclist had to stop ________________ (mend) a flat tyre during the race.
18. You should stop ________________ (smoke) if you want to enter the
marathon next year.

3. Complete the second sentences so that they mean the same

as the first. Use a gerund or an infinitive in each sentence.

1. Keeping children amused on a three-hour car journey is often difficult.

It’s often difficult…

2. Asking for help was not an easy decision.

It wasn’t an easy decision…

3. I’m going to do my own research.

I’ve decided…

4. Some people marry again if they get divorced.

After …

5. Joanne must realize that she’s too moody.

Joanne needs …

6. I wish I hadn’t said that.

I regret…

7. You must bring your I.D. with you when you take the Psychometric test.
Don’t forget …

8. It’s useless to try and explain the problem to my parents. They’ll never
understand. There’s no point in …

9. He would like to learn medicine.

…is what he would like to do.

10. I prefer to listen to Rock n’ roll.

I enjoy…

11. Tom Cruise said that he was looking forward to seeing you in the concert.
Tom Cruise said that he hoped …

12. The principal said that he would definitely give us a day off before the exam.
The principal promised …

13. Purchasing that laptop was a waste of money.

That laptop was not worth…

14. I have seen this movie before.

I remember …

15. When I see the grades of my son, I get depressed.

I can’t stand…
4. Explain the difference of meaning between the two
sentences in each of the following pairs.

a. She stopped to look in a shop window

She stopped looking in the shop window

b. He gave the man two pounds to wash his car

He gave the man two pounds for washing his car

KEY
1. Why do you keep..looking...(look) back? Are you afraid of ..being..(be) followed?
2. It’s no use ...trying...(try)...to interrupt..(interrupt) him. You’ll have...to wait..(wait) till he
stops ..talking..(talk).
3. Do you remember ..hearing..(hear) the bombs ..dropping..(drop)? No, I was too young ...to
realize..(realize) what was happening.
4. He doesn’t allow ...smoking..(smoke) in his house, but he allowed us ..to smoke...(smoke) last
week.
5. Don’t forget ...to take...(take) an umbrella with you.
6. I’d like ...to go out..(go out). I always enjoy....having..(have) dinner in a restaurant.
7. –You lent me some money a few months ago.
- Did I? That’s strange. I don’t remember ..lending..(lend) you any money.
8. He tried ...to reach..(reach) the shelf but he wasn’t tall enough.
9. My father advised them .. to study....(study) more.
10. Are you used to .. travelling..(travel) by air?
11. I asked them to be quiet but they continued ..to make/making..(make) a lot of noise.
12. I’d love ..to have...(have) an opportunity of ..meeting..(meet) you again.
13. If you can’t unscrew the lid, try...hitting..(hit) it with a hammer.
14. She might ..want..(want) another drink.
15. I saw her ....hide...(hide) it in her handbag.
16. I’m looking forward to ....meeting...(meet) you again.
17. The police suspect him of ...trying..(try)...to sell...(sell) stolen goods.
18. The shops keep on ....sending...(send) circulars.
19. Please, don’t talk of ...going...(go) before ....seeing...(see) my album.
20. I don’t want you ...to mention...(mention) this.
21. Would you mind ....passing....(pass) the salt to me, please?
22. I saw the murderer ....shoot/shooting.....(shoot) her victim.
23. I can’t help ...liking.....(like) her.
24. I was only trying ....to help....(help) you.
25. I prefer ...walking...(walk) to .....running.....(run)
26. My son likes .....travelling.....(travel) by plane.
27. You are expected .....to know......(know) the safety regulations of the college.
28. Would you mind ...showing.....(show) me how ....to work....(work) the lift?
29. The boys like ....playing....(play) games but hate ....doing.....(do) lessons.
30. He surprised us all by ....going.....(go) away without ....saying....(say) goodbye.
31. Your windows need ....cleaning....(clean), would you like me ...to do.....(do) it for you?
32. His doctor advised him ...to give up....(give up) ....smoking....(smoke).
33. Don’t forget ...to lock...(lock) the door before .....going.....(go) to bed.
34.My mother told me ....not to speak....(not speak) to anyone about it.
35. Try ...to avoid.....(avoid)......making....(make) him angry

36.-I keep ..trying....(try) ....to make....(make) mayonnaise but I never succeed.

-Try ..adding....(add) the yolk of a hard-boiled egg.
37. I suggest .....holding......(hold) another meeting next week.
38. There’s no point in ____studying_____ (study) 10 minutes before an exam.
39. I am against _making_______ (make) any complaints.
40. It’s no use ___crying____ (cry) over spilt milk.
41. Let’s ___have_____ (have) a party, shall we?
42. Would you mind ___bringing______ (bring) a bottle of champagne?
43. The doctor advised me ___to stop_______ (stop) smoking.
44. My teacher is keen on ____teaching______ (teach) young children.
45. Please, stop _____shouting___ (shout)!
46. They enjoy ____reading_______ (read) poetry.
47. She always tries _____to help____ (help) me with my homework.
48. I always look forward ____to meeting_____ (meet) you.
49. My father’s used to ____working______ (work) a lot.
50. They went ____climbing_____ (climb) last Sunday.
51. You aren’t allowed ________________ (speak) during the exam.
52. He was fined for ___driving______ (drive) without lights.
53. He was fined for _____ driving ___________ (drive) without lights.
54. She went on __skiing___ (ski) although her leg hurt.
55. It’s impossible ____to get_____ (get) tickets for that film.
56. I hate ___doing/to do______ (do) homework at the weekend.
57. They can ____speak______ (speak) several languages.
58. She suggested ____buying______ (buy) a Christmas tree.
58. They are afraid of ___falling_____ (fall) in the snow.
59. I’ve decided ____to get_______ (get) a part-time job.
60. I don’t mind ___helping______ (help) you ___look for____ (look for) a job.
61. What kind of job do you want _____to find______ (find)?
62. I’m happy ____to hear_______ (hear) that the thief has been caught.
63. Let’s ____go______ (go) to the ice rink at the weekend.
64. Oh no! You know I hate _____ice-skating_____ (ice-skate)
65. I love ___roller-skating_______ (roller-skate).
66. She always pretends ________________ (not hear) what people say to her.
67. I used ___to enjoy_____ (enjoy) ____listening____ (listen) to pop Music, but my tastes have
changed.
68. Would you like ___to come______ (come) with me today?
69. Do you really want _____to go____ (go) to the cinema tonight?
70. Yes, I’d ____love______ (love) to.
71. I’m sure we can _____arrange____ (arrange) some extra classes.
72. He hates _____playing______ (play) cards.
73. She is too excited ____to sleep______ (sleep) now.
74. You must ____get up____ (get up) early in the morning.
75. My mother goes ____running_____ (run) every morning and she’s really Fit.
76. I advised my friend ____to study______ (study) harder.
77. She suggested ___going______ (go) to the beach.
78. She has __to work______ (work) until late tonight.
79. We used ___to wear_____ (wear) a uniform at school.
80. I’d rather ______go______ (go) now. It’s getting late.
81. She’s used to __sleeping_____ (sleep) a lot.
82. He was very pleased ____to see______ (see) her again.
83. You’d better ____read______ (read) that book soon.
 84. The teacher has asked us ___to write___ (write) and essay on it and we have ___to hand____
(hand) it in next week.
85. ___Reading______ (read) is a very nice hobby.
86. Ivan has __to study__ (study) harder is he wants ___to pass_____ (pass) all his exams.
87. I’d like ___to try_____ (try) something new at that Japanese restaurant.
88. They will spend some time ___sightseeing____ (sightsee) when they travel to Madrid.
89. My sister likes __watching_______ (watch) TV series.
90. Terry keeps ____asking____ (ask) me to lend her my notes from last week’s lesson.
91. I wish you’d let me ____help_______ (help) you with that ironing.
92. I’d rather ____stay____ (stay) at home tonight.
93. They don’t mind ____doing_____ (do) the housework everyday but they can’t stand
____doing_____ (do) the shopping at the supermarket.
94. She should _____go___ (go) to the doctor if she’s ill.
95. Do you mind ____waiting_____ (wait) for the steak a few minutes longer?
96. They have decided ____to study______ (study) abroad.
97. What about ____visiting_____ (visit) our cousins in summer?
98. She’s fast enough ____to run____ (run) five kilometres in an hour.
99. Does he really want ___to live____________ (live) with her?
100. _Knitting_______ (knit) is one of my favourite hobbies.
101. Susan could ___swim________ (swim) when she was 3 years old.
102. They agreed ___to sell________ (sell) their car.
103. Come on! It’s hard ___to work_______ (work) so hard.
104. I’m sure we can ____find____________ (find) a solution.
105. Let’s go __dancing________ (dance) tonight!
106. She used __to work________ (work) with my father some years ago.
107. I’m going to the park? Would you like __to come______ (come) with me?
108. What about ___eating_____ (eat) out tonight?
109. __Smoking_____ (smoke) is a bad habit. You should __give up_____ (give up)
____smoking______ (smoke).
110. It’s difficult ___to understand ________ (understand) maths.
111. Do you fancy ____drinking___________ (drink) some tea?
112. Can you imagine __living_________ (live) in a world without wars?
113. The children promised __to be_____ (be) back in an hour.
114. My mother made me __tidy______ (tidy) my bedroom.
115. She denied ___cheating_____ (cheat) in the exam.
116. They refused __to leave_______ (leave) the room.
117. I can’t afford ___buying________ (buy) that expensive motorbike.
118. Sandra is looking forward to _meeting____ (meet) my friends.
119. Marta deserves __to be_____ (be) happy. She’s great!
120. I regret __leaving_____ (leave) university before ___finishing_______ (finish) my degree. I
should have kept on ___studying____________ (study).
121. I can’t help _biting_____ (bite) my nails.
122. It’s good ____to talk____________ (talk) to someone when you’re feeling down in the dumps.
123. He managed __to tell______ (tell) her how he felt before the evening ended.
124. His __writing_______ (write) is very difficult to read.
125. Do you think it would be good ______to be_______ (be) a twin?
126. In spite of ___being____ (be) a shy person, Carl decided to take part in the school play.

2. Put the verbs in brackets into the gerund or the infinitive.

1. A: Mum, this programme’s nearly finished. Can’t I go on __watching____ (watch) TV for a while?
B: No, I want you to do your Maths homework and then go on ___writing___________ (write) your
English essay. You haven’t even started it yet and it’s due tomorrow.

2. A: Your dress is filthy. It wants __to be washed______ (wash).

B: I know. I wanted ___to take_____________ (take) it to the cleaner’s yesterday, but they were
closed.

3. A: I’ll never forget __visiting_______ (visit) Thailand for the first time.

B: Yes, it was such a wonderful holiday. If only I hadn’t forgotten ___taking____ (take) my camera.

4. A: Why don’t we stop __to get_________ (get) something to eat on the way home?
B: OK, but we should really stop ___spending__________ (spend) money on junk food.

5. A: Did you remember __to tell_________ (tell) him about the party?
B: I don’t remember __telling ______ (tell) him, but I’m sure I did.

6. A: Do you regret __offering________ (offer) him the job?

B: Yes, I regret _saying_______ (say) he’s not a reliable employee.

7. A: Did you mean ___ _______ (park) so far away?

B: Yes, otherwise it would mean ________________ (pay) to get into a car park.

8. A: I’ve been trying ___to contact_____________ (contact) Mr Isaacs all morning.

B: Why don’t you try ___phoning_____________ (phone) his club?

9. Do you remember ____meeting____________ (meet) her at my house last year?

10. Please remember ____to wipe____________ (wipe) your feet before coming in.

11. I completely forgot ___ locking_________ (lock) the front door last night.

12. Don’t forget __to bring_________ (bring) your bathing suit with you.

13. These stockings need ___mending_____________ (mend).

14. Do you need ___to buy_____________ (buy) all that stuff?

15. I regret __to inform______________ (inform) you that your injury will prevent you from playing
any more matches this season.

16. He regrets __arguing______________ (argue) with the referee as it resulted in his being sent off
the pitch.

17. The cyclist had to stop ___to mend_____________ (mend) a flat tyre during the race.

18. You should stop ___smoking_____________ (smoke) if you want to enter the marathon next year.

3. Complete the second sentences so that they mean the same as the first. Use a gerund or an
infinitive in each sentence.

1. Keeping children amused on a three-hour car journey is often difficult.

It’s often difficult to keep children amused on a three-hour car journey
2. Asking for help was not an easy decision.
It wasn’t an easy decision to ask for help
3. I’m going to do my own research.
I’ve decided to do my own research

4. Some people marry again if they get divorced.

After getting divorced, some people marry again

5. Joanne must realize that she’s too moody.

Joanne needs to know that she’s too moody

6. I wish I hadn’t said that.

I regret saying that

7. You must bring your I.D. with you when you take the Psychometric test.
Don’t forget to bring your I.D. with you when you take the Psychometric test

8. It’s useless to try and explain the problem to my parents. They’ll never understand.
There’s no point in trying and explaining the problem to my parents. They’ll never understand

9. He would like to learn medicine.

Learning medicine is what he would like to do.

10. I prefer to listen to Rock n’ roll.

I enjoy listening to Rock n’ roll

11. Tom Cruise said that he was looking forward to seeing you in the concert.
Tom Cruise said that he hoped to see you in the concert

12. The principal said that he would definitely give us a day off before the exam.
The principal promised to give us a day off before the exam

13. Purchasing that laptop was a waste of money.

That laptop was not worth spending our money on it

14. I have seen this movie before.

I remember seeing this movie before

15. When I see the grades of my son, I get depressed.

I can’t stand seeing the grades of my son, I get depressed

4. Explain the difference of meaning between the two sentences in each of the following pairs.

c. She stopped to look in a shop window (She was walking and stopped walking to look in the shop window
(stopped doing an activity to do a different one)
She stopped looking in the shop window (She was looking in the shop window and stopped doing it)

d. He gave the man two pounds to wash his car (His car was dirty. Purpose infinitive)
He gave the man two pounds for washing his car (His car was clean. The man had already washed it and
the money was a reward for it.