Thuthu - L7 - w4 - Passive Gerunds and Infinitives

PASSIVE INFINITIVE & GERUND
Exercise 1: Complete the sentences with the correct form, GERUND or INFINITIVE.
1. Whenever we met, John avoided_________ (look) at me.
2. Most people enjoy________ (travel) to different parts of the world.
3. Maria 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 programme?
5. Joan is considering________ (change) her major from American studies to psychology.
6. Although Joe slammed on his brakes, he couldn’t avoid___________ (hit) the small dog that suddenly
darted 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 bill, you will only incur more and more interest charges.
10. My lawyer advised me not_________(say) anything further about the accident.
Exercise 2. Complete the sentences using the infinitive or gerund of the verbs in brackets.
1. The store ordered ___________ (refund) the money I paid for the book I returned.
2. Don’t pretend ___________ (be) what you aren’t.
3. I persuaded my brother-in-law not (buy)_________ that old car.
4. Annie denied __________ (throw) the brick through the window.
5. My father expects me ___________ (get)high marks in school.
6. According to the sign on the restaurant door, all diners are required _________ (wear) shirts and shoes.
7. We are planning ___________ (visit) several historical sites in Moscow.
8. There appears ___________ (be) no way to change our reservation for the play at this late date.
9. For some strange reasons, I keep ___________ (think) today is Saturday.
10. All of the members agreed ___________ (attend) the emergency meeting.
III. Complete the sentences using the PASSIVE INFINITIVE/GERUND of the verbs in brackets.
1. Ms. Thompson is always willing to help, but she doesn’t want ___________ (call) at home unless
there is an emergency.
2. The children agreed ___________ (divide) the candy equally.
3. I expected___________ (invite) to the party, but I wasn't.
4. I expect___________ (meet) at the airport by my uncle.
5. Mr. Steinberg offered___________ (drive) us to the train station.
6. The new students hope ___________ (include) in many of the school’s social activities.
7. Jack got into trouble when he refused ___________ (open) his briefcase for the customs officer.
8. Barbara didn’t mention ___________ (concern) about her progress report at work, but I’m sure she
is.
9. You’d better save some money for a rainy day. You can’t count on ___________ (rescue) by your
parents every time you get into financial difficulty.
10. Please forgive me. I didn’t mean ___________ (upset) you.
11. That man seems (trust)_______ by everyone.
12. Mr. Forster hopes (transfer)__________ to New York by his company.
13. No one enjoys (deceive)__________ by another person.
14. I absolutely refused (cheat)________ by them in that manner.
15. We appreciate (inform)_________ about the matter promptly (= quickly).
16. Naturally, I would like (promote)________ to higher position.
17. That author doesn’t mind (criticize)__________ by his friends.
18. The whole problem certainly needs (consider)_________ very carefully.
19. That fellow couldn’t avoid (choose)__________ into military service.
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20. I really didn’t expect (introduce)___________ to the president.
IV. Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete each of the sentences.

1. I don’t remember _____of the decision to change the company policy on vacations. When was it decided?
A. telling B. being told
C. to tell D. to be told
2. ________ about any revisions in her manuscript before Ms. Drake expects it is printed.
A. consulting B. being consulted
C. to consult D. to be consulted
3. Sally gave such a good speech that I couldn’t resist __________ loudly when she finished.
A. applauding B. being applauded
C. to applaud D. to be applauded
4. Tommy admitted _______ the rock through the window.
A. throwing B. being applauded
C.to throw D. to be thrown
5. If you want to develop inner tranquility, you have to stop___________ by every little thing that happens.
A. bothering B. being bothered
C. to bother D. to be bothered
6. Paul really didn’t mind______________ by the party to celebrate his fortieth birthday, although he told
his friends that they shouldn’t have done it.
A. surprising B. being surprised
C. to surprise D. to be surprised
7. Anne hoped ____________ to join the private club. She could make important business contacts there.
A. inviting B. being invited
C. to invite D. to be invited
II. Use the right form of TO – INFINITIVE or GERUND/ PASSIVE INFINITIVE or GERUND:
1. We want (pay)_________ better wages.
2. Do you want (become)____________ an engineer?
3. These workers don’t enjoy (use)__________ as cheap labour.
4. Teenagers enjoy (imitate)__________ their idol in many different ways.
5. The Negro expected (treat)__________ like human beings.
6. Try (forget)________it; it isn’t worth (worry)_______ about.
7. I am not used to (type) ________ the reports in Vietnamese.
8. My new hi-fi kept (make)__________ a funny noise.
9. We hope (invite)_________ to discussions with the company.
10. Your teacher hopes you (not make) ___________ that mistake again.
11. I’m thinking of (invite)________ to Tom’s party.
12. Do you agree (lend)_________ me some money?
13. You have to avoid (drive)__________ in heavy traffic.
14. Would you mind (lend)__________me $ 5?
15. He has postponed (take)_________ the trip.
16. He allowed me (use) ________ his typewriter.
17. I don’t appreciate (interrupt)__________ when I’m speaking.
18. Please quit (smoke) _______ right now. I can’t stand the smelling.
19. Mrs. Brown was sad about (steal)__________ a lot of precious jewelries.
20. Have you finished (work)__________ on this project?
21. Is there anything here worth (buy)__________?
22. She hates (look)________ at by the others.
23. I suggest (call)__________ an ambulance for the injured boy.
24. We are looking forward to (see)__________ you here.
25. The headmaster doesn’t permit (smoke)_________ during the meetings.

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IV. Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete each of the sentences.

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