UNIVERSIDAD AUTÓNOMA DE QUERÉTARO

FACULTAD DE INGENIERÍA
Carlos Villarreal S.

Jesus Alberto Lucas Ávila

Choose the correct form of the verbs (infinitive or gerund) Exp. 259018

a) I am keen on working in the computer industry. To work working

b) Amy decided to see a doctor. To see seeing
c) Leila enjoys working love stories. To read reading
d) Do you intend to learn Italian or English? To learn learning
e) Do you mind helping me wash the dishes? To help helping
f) Alan asked to talk to the boss. To talk talking
g) I can't help laughing when I watch Mr Been. Laugh laughing
h) If Sara keeps coming to work late, she'll have problems with the boss. To come coming
i) Liza hates studying Maths. To study studying
j) Are you interested in living in Africa ? to live living

Gerund or Infinitive – Fill in the correct form.

1. We encouraged her to succeed in (succeed in ) becoming (become) a top player. 2. It's no good
forcing (force) him to go with us. 3. I promised to care (care) for the cat but I'm not much good at
babysitting (babysit). 4. The people thanked me for offering (offer) to help (help) them. 5. I begged
her not to accuse (not accuse) me of ruining (ruin) her hairstyle by trying (try) to kiss_ (kiss) her.
6. It is not worth helping (help) him do (do) the job. 7. I let him choose (choose) between flying
(fly) and taking (take) the train. 8. The film was really worth seeing (see) so we made Mary go
(go) to the movies with us. 9. Her forced us to accept (accept) his offer by raising (raise) it by 5
%. 10. Normally I enjoy going (go) out but today I'd prefer staying (stay) indoors. 11. She promised
not to object (not object) to his smoking (smoke). 12. They continued to eat (eat) after the
interruption. 13. I am not in the habit of smoking (smoke) in the car. 14. Ann reminded me to finish
(finish) my work on time. 15. He'd better get (get) used to working (work) harder. 16. I am capable
of standing (stand) on my head and playing (play) the saxophone. 17. You'd better start (start)
digging (dig) the garden. 18. I expected someone to pick (pick) up these papers. 19. The Romans
were quite happy about Hannibal not attacking (not attack) Rome. 20. It was interesting to watch
(watch) our cat play (play). 21. We have taught our children to wash (wash) their hands before
eating (eat). 22. Writing (write) letters is more boring than phoning (phone). 23. Jack decided to
have (have) a break from work. 24. I refused to speak (speak) with them. 25. We agreed to meet
(meet) them at the airport. 26. There is no sense in earning (earn) more money than you can
spend (spend). 27. They made us leave (leave) the campsite after making (make) such a mess.
28. "Do you mind working (work) overtime?, " asked the boss 29. She has never known how to
fry (fry) a steak. 30. The doctor made him promise (promise) to reduce (reduce) his smoking
(smoke).

Gerund or Infinitive – Fill in the correct form.

1. Don't let them cross (cross) that dangerous road on their own. 2. What about having (have) a
last drink ? 3. They accused me of breaking (break) the window. 4. They'd rather go (go) to
Tuscany than to Ireland. 5. There was a very good reason for not believing (not believe) in what
he said. 6. I don't know what to believe (believe) anymore. 7. Remember to phone (phone) Tom
tomorrow - OK I won't forget. 8. The teacher watched the pupil cheat (cheat). 9. Why not spend
(spend) our holiday in Florida this year ? 10. She is always the last to arrive (arrive) 11. Most
teachers insist on their pupils doing (do) the homework. 12. She has often made me cry (cry). 13.
I expect to hear (hear) from you by Monday. 14. It's no use pretending (pretend) to like (like) her
food. 15. How old were you when you learnt to drive (drive) ? 16. I don't mind walking (walk) home
but I'd rather get (get) a taxi. 17. I can't make a decision. I keep changing (change) my mind. 18.
We had to keep him from falling (fall) off the cliff. 19. He had made his decision and refused to
change (change) his mind. 20. It was a good holiday. I enjoyed being (be) by the sea. 21. Did I
really tell you I was unhappy? I don't remember saying (say) that. 22. The water here is not very
good. I'd avoid drinking (drink) it if I were you. 23. I pretended to be (be) interested in the
conversation. 24. I got up and looked out of the window to see (see) what the weather was like.
25. I have a friend who claims to be (be) able to speak 5 languages. 26. I like to think (think)
carefully about things before making (make) a decision. 27. Steve used to be (be) a footballer.
He had to stop playing (play) because of an injury. 28. How do you make (make) this machine
work ? - I'm not sure. Try pressing (press) the button and see what happens ! 29. What do you
advise me to do ? (do) 30. They intend to buy a new house next year. (buy)
 Infinitives

An infinitive is a verb form that can be used as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb.

The word to usually appears before the infinitive.

Examples: It is important to listen.

He is the one to ask.

Directions: Circle the infinitive in each sentence below.

1. "To conquer Mount Everest is my goal!" exclaimed Erika.

2. In the past, Burton was terrified to play the tuba on Tuesdays.

3. "To succeed takes courage, foresight, and luck," announced Nik to a

n awestruck Cameron.
4. Stranded in the freezing snowstorm, all Kira wanted was to survive.

5. Afraid to move, Evan froze in terror as the huge cobra slithered over his left foot
.
 An infinitive phrase
is an infinitive with modifiers or a complement, all acting together as a single
part of speech.

Examples: It is important to listen carefully.

It is not polite to listen through the keyhole.
I want to hear the news.
They want to give you a present.

Directions: Underline the infinitive phrase in each sentence below.

1. Andrew knows that to drive up a hill of butter is impossible.

2. Sam told J.J. that he'd like to travel to Timbuktu.
3. Courtney told Dylan to kick the football at Henry.
4. Liam built a storm cellar in which to shelter during tornadoes.
5. Mitchell's dream, to fly an M‐16, was finally coming true!
6. Ben and Zach tried to follow orders, but they failed.
7. Karin and Franny's decision, to stop and get a cup of coffee, made them
late for English class.
8. Erica was about to jump into the tub of Jello when her mother got hom
e.

9. After he hit the squirrel, Bruce had no choice except to drive on.
10. Sean's suggestion, to listen carefully, was appreciated.
11. Tyler and Jonathan wanted to listen carefully to Ms. Mathews.