GERUNDS AND INFINITIVES

I. Use the correct form of the verbs in parentheses in the following sentences.
1. I hope ( find) ………………. a job
2. Try to avoid (make) . ………………. him angry
3. He is thinking of ( leave) . ………………. his job
4. Please let me (know) . ……………….your decision
5. It’s no use ( wait) ………………..
6. I hate (see) ………………. a child (cry) ……………….
7. Gravity makes water (run ) ………………. downhill.
8. Gravity keeps the moon (travel) around the earth instead of (shoot) off into space.
9. It’s difficult (get) ………………. used to ( eat) ………………. with chopsticks.
10. Stop ( argue) ………………. and start ( work) ……………….
11. I used ( smoke ) ………………. 40 cigarettes a day.
12. I’d like ( have) ………………. a look at your new car.
13. I’m looking forward to (see) ………………. You
14. He warned her ( not touch) ……………….the wire.
15. Do stop (talk) ………………., I’m trying (finish) ……………….a letter.
16. Ask him ( come) ……………….in. Don’t keep him (stand) ………………. at the door..
17. There are people who can’t help (laugh) ………………. When they see someone (slip)
……………….on a banana skin.
18. I’m sorry (disappoint) ………………. you.
19. He was made (sign) ……………….a paper .
20. he told me ( try) ……………….(come) ……………….early.
21. Can you smell something (burn) ……………….?
22. Oh, I can feel something (crawl) ……………….up my leg. It must be an insect.
23. Is there anything here worth (buy) ……………….?
24. You’ll be able (do) ……………….it yourself when you are older.
25. He is too ill (eat) ………………. Anything.
26. I prefer (drive) ……………….to (ride) ……………….
27. I’ve never heard Tom (swear) ……………….
28. You’ll never regret ( do ) ……………….a kind action.
29. I’ll remember (send) ……………….you a card when I reach London.
30. You seem (know) ………………. this area very well. – Yes, I used (live) …………..here
31. Do you feel like (go) ……………….to a film or would you rather (stay) …………….at home?
32. Sad movies always make me (cry) ……………….
33. It takes me hours (write) ………………. A letter.
34. The cowboy began (fire) ……………….
35. I’d rather (earn) ……………….my living by (clean) ……………….the floor than (make)
……………….money by (blackmail) ……………….people.
36. Best wishes to you in the year (come) ……………….
37. Don’t forget (lock) ………………. The door before (go ) ……………….to bed.
38. We are expecting Henry (call) ……………….us.
39. The teacher decided (accept) ……………….the paper.
40. Donna is interested in(open) ……………….a bar.
41. She refused (accept) ……………….the gift.
42. Richard is expecting us (go) ……………….to class tomorrow.
43. George has no intention of (leave) ……………….the city now.
II.Choose the best answer
1. They don’t allow____here.
A us parking B to park C park D parking
2. I found him ____ at the door.
A living B to live C to living D lived
3. What made her ____to do a thing like that ?
A decide B to decide C decided D deciding
4. It’s no use ____to him about our problem because he is never willing ____us.
 A to talk, help B talk, helping C talking, helps D talking, to help
5. Women can delay ____children because the birth-control methods are effective.
A to have B have C having D had
6. The woman ____next door is often willing to help us whenever we are in difficulty.
A to live B living C lived D lives
7. High school student are made ____a lot of homework .
A do B doing C to do D done
8. A sportsman needs ____calm under pressure.
A remain B to remain C remaining D remained
9. I remember____him said that he would come but he is absent now.
A hear B to hear C hearing D heard
10. Do you mind____quiet?
A be B to be C being D been
11. The teacher recommended____that book but I do not have enough money ____ it.
A to buy, buy B buying, to buy C buy, buying D bought, buying
12. He showed me____the computer.
A what to operate B how to operate C operating D how operating
13. We enjoy ____dinner at home but we detest____ the dishes .
A to have , to wash B have, wash C to have, washing D having, washing
14. They don’t allow us____in without tickets. They make us____out.
A go, go B to go, goingC to go, go D going, to go
15. She avoid____at her teacher because she does not know how ____his questions.
A to look, answer B looking, to answerC look, answering D looking, answering
16. Advertisers use many methods to get us ____their products.
A buy B to buy C buying D bought
17. We regret____the late arrival of the 12.45 train from London.
A announce B to announce C for announcing D to announcing
18. He went on ____for two hours.
A speak B to speak C speaking D spoken
19. The students refused____to school in the afternoon.
A returning B to return C to be returned D return
20. Where have you been? I’ve been trying____you for nearly an hour.
A phoning B to phone C phone D for phoning
21. I meant ____the car with petrol before we left.
A filling B fill C to be filled D to fill
22. He ____to the meeting.
A failed to come B failed coming C fails to come D failed having come
23. I’m considering____my job. Can you recommend a good company?
A to change B changed C change D changing
24. ____ your teeth with fluoride toothpaste after every meal is important.
A Brush B Brushed C Brushing D Being brushed
25. Have you ever considered____to live in another country?
A going B to go C go D are going
A returning B to return C to be returned D return
26. Where have you been? I’ve been trying____you for nearly an hour.
A phoning B to phone C phone D for phoning
27. I meant ____the car with petrol before we left.
A filling B fill C to be filled D to fill
28. He ____to the meeting.
A failed to come B failed coming C fails to come D failed having come
29. I’m considering____my job. Can you recommend a good company?
A to change B changed C change D changing
30. ____ your teeth with fluoride toothpaste after every meal is important.
A Brush B Brushed C Brushing D Being brushed
A failed to come B failed coming C fails to come D failed having come
31. I’m considering____my job. Can you recommend a good company?
A to change B changed C change D changing
32. ____ your teeth with fluoride toothpaste after every meal is important.
A Brush B Brushed C Brushing D Being brushed
III. Use the correct form of the verbs in parentheses in the following sentences.
1. Whenever we met, Jack avoided (look) . ……………….at me.
2. Most people enjoy (travel) . ……………….to different parts of the world.
3. Mary needs (find) .………………. another job. Her present company is going out of business.
4. May I change the TV channel, or do you want (watch) . …………….more of this program.
5. Joan is considering (change) .……………….her major from pre-med studies to psychology.(t©m
lý häc)
6. Although Joe slammed on his brakes, he couldn’t avoid (hit) . ……………….the small dog that
suddenly darted (lao tíi) out in front of his car .
7. I hope (write) . ……………….my autobiography before I die. Do you think anyone would read
it?
8. Joyce thanked us for (invite) . ……………….them to dinner and said that they wanted to have us
over for dinner next week.
9. If you delay (pay) . ……………….your bills, you will only incur(bÞ, m¾c, chÞu) more and more
interest charge.
10. My lawyer advised me not (say) . ……………….anything further about the accident.
11. A procrastinator ( ngêi hay tr× ho·n) is one who habitually postpones(do) .
……………….things-especially tasks that are unpleasant.
12. You should plan (arrive) . …………….at the stadium early or you won’t be able to get good
seats.
13. My mom asked me (pick) . …….up some eggs at the supermarket on my way home from.
14. Nobody has offered (buy) . ……………….the house next door, so I think they’re going to lower
the price.
15. The high way patrol(®éi tuÇn tra) advises (take) . ……………….the old route through the city
because the interstate (gi÷a c¸c bang) high way is under major repair.
16. Would you mind (peel) . ……………….the apple for me? My arthritis (bÖnh viªm khíp) is acting
up my right hand .
17. Stop (nag) . ……………….me! I’ll get everything finished before I go to bed
18. When the university suggested (raise) . ……………….the tuition again, the student senate (Ban
gi¸m hiÖu ) protested vigorously(quyÕt liÖt ).
19. Are we permitted (bring) . ……………….guests to the ceremony? I’d like to invite my friends to
join us.
20. The city council agreed (accept) . ……the architect’s proposed design for a new parking.
21. She expects (deliver) . ……………….her baby at the new hospital.
22. The bad weather caused us (miss) . ……………….our connecting flight to Rome.
23. We dislike (eat) . ……………….dinner at 9.OO PM.
24. Most of the students completed (write) . ……………….their research papers on time.
25. My niece hopes (travel) . ……………….with me to Disneyland next April.
26. This novel will remind me (defrost- lµm tan ) . ……………….the chicken for dinner tomorrow
nigh
27. I didn’t mean (interrupt) . ……………….him.
28. You must swear (tell) . ……………….the truth in a court of law.
29. Wiily denied (eat) . ……………….a whole bag of chocolate chip cookies before lunch
30. I finished (cook) . ……………….at 7.00Pm
IV. Supply the correct verb forms:
1. I was lonely at first, but after a time I got used to (live) alone.
2. She remembers parts of her childhood quite clearly. She remembers (go) to school the first time and
(be) frightened and (put) her finger in her mouth. She remembers her teacher (tell) her (take) it out.
3. Did you remember (lock) the car? – No, I didn’t. I’d better (go) back and( do) it now.
4. We stopped once (buy) petrol and then we stopped again(ask) someone the way.
5. When I caught them cheating me, I stopped(buy) petrol there and started (deal) with your station
instead.
6. I tried(convince) him that I was perfectly capable of (manage) on my own, but he insisted on (help)
me.
7. Your hair needs(cut). You’d better (have) it (do) tomorrow.
8. I always try (come) in quietly they always hear me (go) upstairs. It’s impossible(climb) an old
wooden stair case at night without(make) noise.
9. They don’t allow(smoke) in the auditorium, they don’t want (risk) (set) it on fire.
10. Would you like me( turn) down the radio a bit?
 No, it’s all right. I’m used to(work) with the radio on.
11. Would your children mind(keep) quiet for a moment? I’m try (fill) a form.
12. The mister spent all his time (count) his money and (think) up new hiding-place. He kept ( move) it
about because he was terrified of (be) robbed. He used to (get) up at night.
13. I’m delighted (hear) that you can (come) on Saturday. We are all looking forward to(see) you.
Remember (bring) your rubber boots.
14. Jack suggested (take) me one flat and (keep) the other for me. But Tom advised me( sell) the whole
house.
15. They let us( park) motorcycles here but they don’t allow us( park) cars.
16. The inspector asked(see) my ticket and when I wasn’t able (find) it, he made me (buy) another.
17. My father advised me(read) this novel.
18. Does she want(because) a singer?
19. If you want the milkman(leave) you milk in the morning, don’t forget (put) a milk bottle outside.
20. The teacher recommends(prepare) the lessons well before (come) to class.
21. Can you help me (find) my mistakes?
22. They didn’t permit (camp) in this wood.
23. Nothing will make me (change)my mind.
24. Parents often recommend their children(not drink) too much.
25. The lord had the gardener(plant) trees(get) shadow.
26. She was afraid(tell) her parents the truth.
27. This evening I have arranged(go) to theatres.
28. She doesn’t like people(shout) at him.
29. Finally he admitted(steal) his wife’s jewelries and (spend) all the money in gambling.
30. Does the city government intend(do) anything about pollution?
V. Choose the correct forms of the verbs in parentheses in the following sentences:
1. The teacher decided(accepting/ to accept) the paper.
2. The appreciate( to have/ having) this information.
3. His father doesn’t approve of his (going/ to go) to Europe.
4. We found it very difficult(reaching/ to reach) a dicision.
5. Donna is interested in (to open/ opening) a bar.
6. George has no intention of ( to leave/ leaving) the city now.
7. We are eager(to return/ returning) to school in the fall.
8. You would be better off(to buy/ buying) this car.
9. She refused(to accept/accepting) the gift.
10. Mary regrets( to be/ being)
VI. Use the correct forms of the verbs in parentheses in the following sentences:
1. I hope( have) a job.
2. Try to avoid( make) him angry.
3. He thinks of(leave) his of.
4. Please let me(know) your decision.
5. It’s no use (wait).
6. Gravity makes water(run) downhill.
7. Gravity keep the moon(travel) around the earth instead of (shoot) off into space.
8. It’s difficult(get) used to (eat) with chopsticks.
9. Stop(argue) and start( work).
10. I used(smoke) 40 cigarettes a day.
11. I’d like(have) a look at your new car.
12. I’m looking forward to(see) you.
13. He warned her( not touch) the wire.
14. Would you mind(show) me how (work) the lift?
15. If you go on (let) the dog(run) after cars, he’ll end by(be) run over.
16. Do stop(talk), I’m trying (finish) a letter.
17. Ask him(come) in. Don’t keep him (stand) at the door.
18. There are people who can’t help( laugh) when they see someone(slip) on a banana skin.
19. I’m sorry(disappoint) you.
20. He was made( sign) a paper admitting his guilt.
21. He told me(try)(come) early.
22. Could I(see) Mr. Pitt, please?
23. The road(join) the two villages is very narrow.
24. Can you smell something(burn)?
25. (Look) at me and answer my question.
26. Oh! I can feel something(crawl) up my leg. It must be an insect.
27. Is there anything here worth(buy)?
28. You’ll be able (do) it yourself when you are older.
29. He is too ill(eat) anything.
30. I prefer(drive) to (ride).
31. I don’t enjoy(go) to the dentist.
32. I’ve never heard Tom (wear).
33. You’ll never regret(do) a kind action.
34. I’ll remember(send) you a postcard when I reach London.
35. You seem (know) this area very well. Yes, I used( live) here.
36. Do you feel like(go) to a film or would you rather(stay) at home?
37. Why do you keep(look) back? Are you afraid of(be) followed?
38. Sad movies always make me(cry).
39. Where did you have your sister(make) your coat?
40. The old man(sit) on the park bench looked at the(jog) woman.
41. It takes me hours (write) a letter.
42. The cowboy began(fire).
43. I’d rather(earn) my living by(clean) the floor than (make) money by (blackmail) people.
44. He is too busy (take) care of her.
45. Best wishes to you in the year (come).
46. Don’t forget(lock) the door before(go) to bed.
47. He gave up(gamble).
48. The snow keeps(fall).
49. It wouldn’t be safe now, we’ll have (wait) until the rain stops.
VII. Give the correct form of the verbs.
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 lam 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 with us.
18 I am beginning (understand) what you mean.
19 He was fined for (exceed) the speed limit.
20 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.

Date:……………………..

Subject and verb agreement

Choose the suitable verbs
1. John, along with twenty friends, (is/are) planning a party.
2. The picture of the soldiers (bring/brings) back many memories.
3. The quality of this recordings (is/are) not very good.
4. The effects of cigarette smoking (have/has) been proven to be extremely harmful.
5. The use of credit cards in place of cash (have/has) increased rapidly in recent years.
6. Neither Bill nor Mary (is/are) going to the play tonight.
7. Anything (is/are) better than going to another movie tonight.
8. A number of reporters (was/were) at the conference yesterday.
9. Your glasses (was/were) on the bureau last night.
10. The committee (has/have) already reached a decision.
11. Each student (has/have) answered the first three questions.
12. The crowd at the basketball game (was/were) wild with excitement.
13.  The piano as well as the pipe organ ____________ to be tuned for the big concert. HAS/ HAVE
14.  The mayor together with his two brothers ____________ going to be indicted for accepting bribes.
ARE/ IS
15.  Neither of my two suitcases ____________ adequate for this trip. IS/ ARE
16.There ____________ a list of committee members on the head-table. ARE/ IS
17.  Everybody in the class ____________ done the homework well in advance. HAS/ HAVE
18. The jury ____________ their seats in the courtroom. TAKE/ TAKES
19.  Neither the teacher nor the students ____________ to understand this assignment. SEEM/ SEEMS
20.  ____________ either my father or my brothers made a down-payment on the house? HAS/HAVE
21. Hartford is one of those cities that ____________ working hard to reclaim a riverfront. IS/ARE
22.  Some of the grain ____________ gone bad. HAVE/ HAS
23.  John or his brother ____________ going to be responsible for this. ARE/ IS
24.  A few of the students ____________ doing so well they can skip the next course. ARE/ IS
25.  Either the Committee on Course Design or the Committee on College Operations ____________
these matters. DECIDE/ DECIDES
26.  One of my instructors ____________ written a letter of recommendation for me. HAVE
HAS
Dr. Ferndon is one of those professors who ___________ distracted most of the time. SEEM/ SEEMS
27. ___________ either Luis or his parents written to Angela? HAVE/ HAS
28. Neither Luis nor his parents ___________ the least bit interested in keeping in touch with her. IS/
ARE
29.Everybody on this team ___________ really hard to please the new coach. TRY/ TRIES
30.  Because there ___________ so many students in that class, I can sometimes sleep in the back row.
ARE/ IS
31..  Neither traffic light--neither the one on Asylum Avenue nor the one on Farmington Avenue--
___________ working after the storm. WAS/ WERE
32..  Mr. Bradley, along with his two sisters, ___________ lived in this town for thirty years. HAVE/
HAS
33.  There ___________ no reasons for this horrible development that I can see. IS/ ARE
34.  Some of the water ___________ already gone bad. HAVE/ HAS
35.  One of these students ___________ obviously cheated on the exam. HAVE/ HAS
36.  Either the UConn Women's Team or the UConn Men's Team ___________ going to be national
champion this year. ARE/ IS
37.  Carlos and his brother Raoul ___________ traveling across the country next summer. (is/ are)
38.  Several of the students ___________ decided to withdraw from the course. (have/ has)
39.Neither of the films___________worth seeing. (ARE/ IS)
40. I am the one who___________ahead of the rest. (STAYS/ STAY)