17/12/23, 17:13 Gerunds and Infinitives Exercise 2

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GERUNDS AND INFINITIVES

EXERCISE 2
PERFECT ENGLISH GRAMMAR

'Verb + ing' and 'to + infinitive' after certain verbs

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Gerunds and Infinitives 2

Put the verb into the gerund or the infinitive:

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1) She delayed getting (get) out of
bed.
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2) He demanded to speak (speak) to
the manager.
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3) I offered to help (help).

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4) I miss going (go) to the beach.

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5) We postponed doing (do) it.

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6) I'd hate to arrive (arrive) too late.

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7) She admitted stealing (steal) the
money.
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8) I chose to work (work) here.

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9) She waited to buy (buy) a drink.

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10) I really appreciate being (be)
on holiday.
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11) I couldn't help laughing (laugh) .

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12) It seems to be (be) raining.

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13) I considered moving (move) to
Spain.
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14) They practised speaking (speak).

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15) Finally I managed to finish (finish)
the work.
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16) I really can't stand waiting (wait)
for the bus.
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17) Unfortunately, we can't afford
to buy (buy) a new car this year.
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18) She risked being (be) late.

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19) I'd love to come (come) with you.

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20) I prepared to go (go) on
holiday.
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