GERUND AND INFINITIVE EXERCISES

I. Complete the following sentences with the correct form of make and do:
1. I dislike _________________ food on weekends.
2. It was easy __________________ ironing last week.
3. She doesn’t mind ________________ a phone call in classes.
4. It is difficult ____________________ a promise.
5. Carla didn’t need _____________ the final test.
6. Excuse me, do you mind __________________ cleaning, please.
7. I had great difficulty in ____________________ sums.
8. Are the students interested in _____________ some research?
9. Tatty is tired of his bored life and has decided ______________ a change.
10. I would like _______________ progress in English.
11. Some people enjoy _____________ exercise at home with their families.
12. I agreed __________________ comments about training our brains.
13. My cousin is good at _________________ money.
14. Doctors recommend _________________ exercise every day.
15. I finished ________________ my homework, I am free now.
16. I regretted _________________ that decision.
17. I want ___________________ the food and take a rest.
18. She plans __________________ a speech about racism this week.
19. Cecilia needs ______________ the washing up before going to the mall.
20. I learned __________________ a delicious vegetarian breakfast.
II. Complete the sentences using the correct form of the verbs in brackets:
1. He is interested in ____________ basketball. (PLAY)
2. When he grows up he wants ___________ a teacher. (BE)
3. I am used to ___________ up late. (STAY)
4. He advised me ____________ a doctor. (SEE)
5. The teacher doesn't allow ___________ in our school. (SMOKE)
6. The man was caught ___________. (STEAL)
7. Would you mind _____________ for a few minutes. (WAIT)
8. They decided ___________ an urgent meeting next week. (HOLD)
9. Why do you keep on __________ me angry? (MAKE)
10. He insisted on ___________ with us. (COME)
11. I hope you won't forget _________ this book to your teacher. (GIVE)
12. He stopped for a few minutes __________ a cigarette. (SMOKE)
13. I tried _________ my eyes open, but I eventually fell asleep. (KEEP)
14. My mum doesn't let me ___________ with you. (COME)
15. Your hair needs ____________. It's too long. (CUT)
16. I'll never forget ___________ to your mother for the first time. (TALK)
17. They seem __________ in a good mood. (BE)
18. We managed ___________ up the hill. (CLIMB)
19. I'd prefer __________ my own car if you don't mind. (TAKE)
20. They had trouble __________ our house. (FIND)
21. Dad suggested _________ the car here and walking the rest of the way. 
(LEAVE)
22. I am getting used __________ from home. (WORK)
23. Are you interested in __________ the whole story? (HEAR)
24. The man offered __________ after the car while we were outside. (LOOK)
25. The firemen were the first _________ at the danger zone. (ARRIVE)
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