Gerund infinitives exercise

I. fill in with gerund or infinitives

1. The plant needs (water), the weather is very dry.(watering)
2. (Scald) the squids before (stir-fry) them can reduce their saltiness.(scalding, to stir-fry)
3. I want (tell) my colleagues that they need (be) committed.(to tell, to be)
4. Don’t forget (post) our recent photos on Instagram.(to post)
5. I can’t understand what he wants due to his (be) very reserved.(being)
6. We can reboot the device by (hold) the power button for about 3 seconds.(holding)
7. I will be looking forward to (meet) you soon.(meeting)
8. You should try (make) lemongrass tea, It’s very good.(to make)
9. I can’t promise you, but I will try (convince) him (try) (put) on the new armour.(to convince,
to try, putting)
10. I think now we are used to (wake) up early.(waking??)
11. When we were young, we used to (wake) up late.(waking)
12. I will never forget (win) the sausage eating competition.(winning)
13. We will need to stop (buy) some petrol, there isn’t much left in the tank. (Buying)
14. Stop (act) like a child, will you!(acting)
15. I saw him (cross) the street the other day.(crossing)
16. I am happy (be) able to help.(to be)
17. (Download) the material, please go to the following link!(to download)
18. I always enjoy (relax) at home when it rains.(relaxing)
19. I regret not (buy) the burger, now I am hungry.(buying)
20. I regret (tell) you that we don’t have any money.(to tell)
21. She seems to be interested in (join) our group.(joining)
22. I am not good at (sing)(singing)
23. We are glad (inform) you that your application has been accepted by the chairman.(to)
24. All participants may (leave) after (complete) all the tasks.
25. It is time for us (show) them what we are made of.(to show)