Gerund vs.

Infinitive

Fill in the blanks with a gerund or an infinitive.

1. Am I allowed ……………………. the dishwasher?

to use

using

2. Is it alright …………………….. my own

bedclothes?

using

to use

3. I am planning ………………………. a flat near the

sea.

to buy

buying

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4. I really like ……………………..

flying

to fly

5. She doesn’t mind ………………………. alone for

long hours.

to be

being

6. I don’t mind ………………………..

to wait

waiting

7. Would you mind …………………………alone?

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to travel

traveling

8. It is better ……………………. early.

to start

starting

9. What would you like ………………………?

eating

to eat

10. Whom do you want ……………………….?

to meet

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meeting

11. I like ……………………. a lot.

traveling

to travel

12. I would like ……………………….. a table.

booking

to book

Answers
Am I allowed to use the dishwasher?
Is it alright to use my own bedclothes?
I am planning to buy a flat near the sea.
I really like flying.
She doesn’t mind being alone for long hours.

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I don’t mind waiting.

Would you mind traveling alone?
It is better to start early.
What would you like to eat?
Whom do you want to meet?
I like traveling a lot.
I would like to book a table.

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