Ex.

1 Choose the right word

1 Do you recommend_____________ this course?
taking / to take / take
2 He stopped__________ letters to his brother. He doesn't do it anymore.
write / to write / writing
3 We stopped ____________ some photos of the sunset.
taking / to take / take
4 Remember __________ your notebook. You will need it.
to bring / bringing /bring
5 I remember_________ along this street every day.
to walk / walk / walking
6 I enjoyed____________ to you.
talking / talk / to talk
7 He tried _________ quiet, but the baby woke up anyway.
be / to be / being
8 My phone needs ___________.
charging / charge / to charge
9 You need ___________ harder if you want to make progress.
working / work / to work
Ex. 2 Choose the right word.
1. I would like to invite / inviting you to dinner.
2. Please don’t forget to lock / locking the door.
3. He started to learn/learning Chinese last month.
4. I don’t mind to do / doing the dishes.
5. She hates to wake/waking up early.
6. Susan promised no to come/coming home late.
7. Do you remember to say/saying that to her?
8. The joke was so funny; we couldn’t stop to laugh/laughing
9. They avoid to talk/talking to each other.
10. He recommended to take/taking a tour of the island.
11. She keeps to forget/forgetting my name.
12. They tend to be/being more shy with other kids.
13. I imagine us to live/living in a big house with a garden.
14. He offered to carry/carrying my bag.
15. Have you finished to write/writing the book yet?

Ex. 3 Complete the sentences using Gerund or Infinitive

1. He decided (move) to another country.
2. She usually avoids (drive) at night.
3. They agreed not (discuss) that question again.
4. I want (go) out for a walk.
5. Leo really enjoys (read) scientific books.
6. We hope (finish) the project in time.
7. Lena suggested (watch) a movie.
8. Fred refused (answer) his friend’s question.
9. I spend a lot of time (talk) on the phone.
10. Sarah is expecting (see) her friends tonight.
11. They have arranged (meet) at 10 o'clock.
12. She refused (say) her name to the policeman.
13. He told me (come) as soon as possible.
14. We got used to (see) each other every day.
15. He managed (arrive) to the station in time.
16 He can’t stand (wait)
17. The class starts at 10. Try not late. (be)
18. Do you want our discussion? (join)
19. I miss in the sea. (swim)
20. She uses her bicycle to school. (go)
21. We are happy you. (see)
22 Who was the last one the room? (enter)
23. You should practice in English. (read)
24. Do you like in the city? (live)
25. You mustn’t your cell phone in class. (use)
26. He suggests the club. (join)
27. They are planning a new school. (open)
28. She promised , but she didn't. (call)
29. He can't afford expensive clothes. (buy)
30. Please, go on , don't stop. (write)

Ex. 4 Match the halves.

1. Are you interested  about playing ping pong.
2. I’m not good  to hearing from you.
3. Do you fancy  to pass the English test.
4. They didn’t study enough  for winning the game.
5. I’m looking forward  stop eating sweets.
6. There’s no point  in coming too early.
7. It’s kind of you  at writing essays.
8. I think you should  in working with us?
9. She is crazy  to let us to stay here.
10. They are famous  going to the concert.

Ex. 5 Fill in the sentences with the following verbs: sleep, do, help, call, wake up, eat, work,
spend, watch, be
1. I like historical movies.
2. She doesn’t mind overtime.
3. She’s used to early.
4. fast food is unhealthy.
5. He seems very smart.
6. They want the elderly.
7. I used to my holidays by the sea.
8. You need more.
9. It’s important sports regularly.
10. What's the use of if I can just text him?

Ex.6 Fill in the sentences with the following verbs: to walk, taking, to carry, to play,
ordering, not to tell, to meet, trying, to get, making.
1. He offered a bag for me.
2. I’ve given up to lose weight.
3. They arranged at 9 o’clock.
4. She promised anyone.
5. We managed to the airport in time.
6. Please stop that noise.
7. I’d like to learn chess.
8. He denied the money from the man.
9. Lisa suggested a pizza.
10. He agreed the dog in the mornings.