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Gerunds and Infinitives Exercise

The document provides examples of verbs in gerund and infinitive forms with explanations and instructions on how to identify and use gerunds and infinitives correctly. It contains 3 parts that each list 20 sentences for the reader to fill in the blanks with the appropriate verb form. The document is a reference for learners of English grammar to practice identifying and using gerunds and infinitives.

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Gerunds and Infinitives Exercise

The document provides examples of verbs in gerund and infinitive forms with explanations and instructions on how to identify and use gerunds and infinitives correctly. It contains 3 parts that each list 20 sentences for the reader to fill in the blanks with the appropriate verb form. The document is a reference for learners of English grammar to practice identifying and using gerunds and infinitives.

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Gerunds and Infinitives Part 1

Put the verb into the correct form:

1. I don’t fancy ______________ (go) out tonight.


2. She avoided ______________ (tell) him about her plans.
3. I would like ______________ (come) to the party with you.
4. He enjoys ______________ (have) a bath in the evening.
5. She kept ______________ (talk) during the film.
6. I am learning ______________ (speak) English.
7. Do you mind ______________ (give) me a hand?
8. She helped me ______________ (carry) my suitcases.
9. I’ve finished ______________ (cook). Come and eat!
10. He decided ______________ (study) Biology.
11. I dislike ______________ (wait).
12. He asked ______________ (come) with us.
13. I promise ______________ (help) you tomorrow.
14. We discussed ______________ (go) to the cinema, but in the end we stayed at
home.
15. She agreed ______________ (bring) the pudding.
16. I don’t recommend ______________ (take) the bus, it takes forever!
17. We hope ______________ (visit) Amsterdam next month.
18. She suggested ______________ (go) to the museum.
19. They plan ______________ (start) college in the autumn.
20. I don’t want ______________ (leave) yet.

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Gerunds and Infinitives Part 2

Put the verb into the gerund or the infinitive with ‘to’:

1. She delayed ______________ (get) out of bed.


2. He demanded ______________ (speak) to the manager.
3. I offered ______________ (help).
4. I miss ______________ (go) to the beach.
5. We postponed ______________ (do) our homework.
6. I’d hate ______________ (arrive) too late.
7. She admitted ______________ (steal) the money.
8. I chose ______________ (work) here.
9. She waited ______________ (buy) a drink.
10. I really appreciate ______________ (be) on holiday.
11. I couldn’t help ______________ (laugh).
12. It seems ______________ (be) raining.
13. I considered ______________ (move) to Spain.
14. They practised ______________ (speak).
15. Finally I managed ______________ (finish) the work.
16. I really can’t stand ______________ (wait) for the bus.
17. Unfortunately, we can’t afford ______________ (buy) a new car this year.
18. She risked ______________ (be) late.
19. I’d love ______________ (come) with you.
20. I prepared ______________ (go) on holiday.

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Gerunds and Infinitives Part 3

Put the verb into the gerund or the infinitive with ‘to’:

1. It appears _________________ (be) raining.


2. We intend _________________ (go) to the countryside this weekend.
3. I pretended _________________ (be) sick so I didn’t have to go to work.
4. Can you imagine_________________ (live) without TV?
5. They tolerate_________________ (smoke) but they prefer people not to.
6. I anticipate _________________ (arrive) on Tuesday.
7. A wedding involves _________________ (negotiate) with everyone in the
family.
8. He denies _________________ (steal) the money.
9. He claims _________________ (be) a millionaire but I don’t believe him.
10. I expect _________________ (be) there about seven.
11. Julia reported _________________ (see) the boys to the police.
12. It tends _________________ (rain) a lot in Scotland.
13. Do you recall _________________ (meet) her at the party last week?
14. She mentioned _________________ (go) to the cinema, but I don’t know
what she decided to do in the end.
15. The teenager refused _________________ (go) on holiday with his parents.
16. I understand _________________ (be) late once or twice, but every day is too
much!
17. I would prefer you _________________ (come) early if you can.
18. That criminal deserves _________________ (get) a long sentence.
19. She completed _________________ (paint) her flat.
20. We arranged _________________ (meet) at four but at four thirty she still
hadn’t arrived.

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