I. Choose the best answer.

1. My father usually helps me_______ English.

a. to learn b. lean c. learning d. both a and b
2. This student expected_______ the first winner of the Grand Prix.
a. be b. being c. to be d. will be
3. I told her_______ about her wedding; everything will straighten out.
a. don't worry b. not to worry c. no worry d. not worry
5. May I suggest you let_______
a. Mary doing so b. Mary do so c. Mary does to d. Mary to do so
6. She_______ him when he called her.
a. pretended not hear b. pretended she heard not c. pretended not to hear d. did not
pretend hear
7. The doctor advised_______ late.
a. me not staying up b. me not stay up c. me not to stay up d. I did not
stay up
8. The teacher told me_______
a. hurrying up b. to hurry up c. hurry up d. hurried
up
9. Mr. Brown told the schoolgirls_______ in class.
a. don't ear b. not to eat c. eat not d. not eat
10. I have heard Dang Thai Son_______ the piano.
a. played b. plays c. play d. to play
11. The young teachers wanted a Foreign Language Teaching workshop _______ in Ho Chi
Minh City.
a. to be holding b. should hold c. to be held d. to hold
12. Try_______ so many mistakes.
a. not to make b. not make c. to make not d. make not
13. Let me_______ from you soon.
a. to hear b. hear c. hearing d. heard
14. John is too stupid_______ understand this.
a. to b. not to c. to not d. for
15. The wind is_______ to blow the roof off.
a. strong enough b. too strong c. quiet strong d. very
strong
16. My father is _______ to stay up late.
a. too tired b. enough tired c. tired enough d. so tired
17. John wanted me_______ him.
a. to be helping b. help c. to help d. I help
18. I want_______ early tomorrow morning.
a. to leave b. leaving c. me leave d. me leaving
19. I hope_______
a. to see you there b. seeing you there c. you to see there d. see you
there
20. I taught_______
a. how mending a shirt b. him how to mend a shirt c. how mend a shirt d. him
how mend a shirt
21. I told_______
a. Nam to come b. to come Nam c. to Nam come d. Nam come
22 My father has decided_______ a new house.
a. find b. to find c. finding d. him find
23. Mother warned_______ the electric plug
a. here not to touch b. her touching not c. her not touch d. not touch
24. Don't tell Tan because I don't want_______
a. him to know b. know c. him know d. knowing
25. She explained_______
a. how to make it b. me how to make it c. me to make it d. me make it
26. Miss Brown told Mary_______ down.
a. sit b. to sit c. sitting d. sat
27. She told Mary_______ up hope.
a. not give b. do not give c. not to give d. to give
not
28. Michael Faraday wrote a litter to Sir Humphry Davy_______ for work.
a. asked b. to ask c. so to ask d. in order to
asking
29. Do you know_______ to play that game now?
a. way b. what c. if d. how
30. She is very glad_______ see you again.
a. in b. with c. to d. for
31. He noticed two thieves_______ out of a shop.
a. to come b. are coming c. in coming d. come
32. When will he be allowed to go home? When will they_______?
a. let him go b. let to go c. leave him to go d. leave
him
33. The guide encouraged the tourists_______ the Prado Museum Madrid
a. visit b. to visit c. visiting d. to visiting
34. The mechanic needs_______ a new muffler on your car.
a. to put b. putting c. to be put d. to putting
35. Our house needs_______
a. to paint b. to be painting c. to be paint d. painting

II. Gerund and infinitive Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form (gerund or
infinitive).

       1          He gave up (gamble).

       2          Try to avoid (make) him angry.
       3          Stop (argue) and start (work).
       4          The children prefer (watch) TV to (read).
       5          I am against (make) any complaints.
       6          It's no use (cry) over spilt milk. (proverb)
       7          I suggest (hold) another meeting next week.
       8          He finished (speak) and sat down.
       9          He was fined for (drive) without lights.
    10          It is difficult to get used to (eat) with chopsticks.

    11          If you can't turn the key try (put) some oil in the lock.

    12          He lost no time in (get) down to work.

    13          You can't make an omelette without (break) eggs. (proverb)

    14          We are looking forward to (read) your new book.

    15          They escaped by (slide) down ropes made of blankets.

    16          They don't allow (smoke) in here.

    17          He is thinking of (leave) his job and (go) to America.

    18          After (read) this article you will give up (smoke).

    19          If you put your money into that business you risk (lose) every penny.

    20          Imagine (live) with someone who never stops (talk).

    21          Is there anything here worth (buy)?

    22          He was accused of (leak) classified information to the press.

    23          You'd better consult your lawyer before (decide) to buy the property.

    24          I don't enjoy (go) to the dentist.

    25          Would you mind (put) your pet snake somewhere else?

    26          The hostages were rescued without a shot (be) fired.

    27          By (work) day and night he succeeded in (finish) the job in time.

    28          He has a scheme for (make) grass grow in winter.

    29          I don't feel like (work); what about (go) to a disco instead?

30 Would you mind (write) your name and address on the back of the cheque?

 31          If a thing is worth (do) at all it is worth (do) well. (proverb)

    32          I hate (borrow) money.

    33          He was furious at (be) mistaken for an escaped convict.

    34          After (talk) for ten minutes I succeeded in (convince) him that there was no danger.

    35          I remember (read) a review of that book and (think) I'd like to get it.

36. As a result of (listen) at keyholes he learnt many facts which he had no hesitation in
(use) to his own advantage.

III. Gerund and infinitive Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form (gerund or
infinitive).

1 I am looking forward to (see) you.

2  He dreads (have) to retire.

3. I arranged (meet) them here.

 4    He urged us (work) faster.

       5. I wish (see) the manager.

6.  It's no use (wait).

       7          He warned her (not touch) the wire.

 8          Don't forget (lock) the door before (go) to bed.

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

 10          I can't understand her (behave) like that.

    11          He tried (explain) but she refused (listen).  

  12          At dinner she annoyed me by (smoke) between the courses.

13 You are expected (know) the safety regulations of the college.

    14          He decided (disguise) himself by (dress) as a woman.

15 I am prepared (wait) here all night if necessary.    

  16          Would you mind (show) me how (work) the lift?

    17          After (walk) for three hours we stopped to let the others (catch up) with us.

  18         He was fined for (exceed) the speed limit.

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

21          I regret (inform) you that your application has been refused.

    22          I couldn't help (overhear) what you said.

    23          Mrs. Jones: I don't allow (smoke) in my drawing-room.

Mrs. Smith: I don't allow my family (smoke) at all.

24 He surprised us all by (go) away without (say) 'Good-bye'.

25   Please go on (write); I don't mind (wait).

    26          He wore dark glasses (avoid) (be) recognized.

   27          Before (give) evidence you must swear (speak) the truth.

    28          I tried (persuade) him (agree) with your proposal.

    29          Your windows need (clean); would you like me (do) them for you?

30 Would you mind (shut) the window? I hate (sit) in a draught.

    31          I can't help (sneeze); I caught a cold yesterday from (sit) in a draught.

    32          Do stop (talk); I am trying (finish) a letter.

    33          His doctor advised him (give up) (jog).

    34          My watch keeps (stop). ~

 That's because you keep (forget) (wind) it.

    35          Without (realize) it, he hindered us instead of (help) us.

36 People used (make) fire by (rub) two sticks together.