English by Ms.

Bao Hang – 0704056225

GERUND AND TO-INFINITIVE EXERCISES
Exercise 1: Complete the sentences with V-ing or to V-inf.
1. I’m not in a hurry. I don’t mind (wait) __________ for you.
2. I always try to avoid (borrow) __________ money from friends.
3. The traffic was very heavy this morning, but I managed (get) __________ to school on time.
4. Could you please stop (make) __________ so much noise?
5. Would you mind (keep) __________ silent? I am trying (study) __________.
6. They don’t have much money. They can’t afford (go) __________ out very often.
7. My mother can’t stand (stay) __________ at home without doing anything.
8. You must promise (not/be) __________ late again.
9. When I saw her in that funny hat, I couldn’t help (laugh) __________.
10. They refused (lend) __________ him the money although he needed it badly.
Exercise 2: Complete the sentences with V-ing or to V-inf.
1. I arranged (meet) __________ them here.
2. He urged us (work) __________ faster.
3. It is no use (wait) __________.
4. He warned her (not touch) __________ the wire.
5. However, she did not plan (be) __________ a secretary all her life.
6. She couldn’t imagine (do) __________ the same job for years and years.
7. My mother told me (not speak) __________ to anyone about it.
8. He tried (explain) __________ but she refused (listen) __________.
9. You are expected (know) __________ the safety regulations of the college.
10. That was a very strange question (ask) __________.
Exercise 3: Complete the sentences with V-ing or to V-inf.
1. My father gave up (smoke) __________ three years ago.
2. I have put off (write) __________ the letter so many times. I really must do it today.
3. Sarah gave up (try) __________ to find a job in this country and decided (go) __________ abroad.
4. You can’t stop me (do) __________ what I want.
5. How long have you been able (swim) __________ John?
6. Please, don’t forget (post) __________ the letter for me today! It is urgent.
7. The only thing that prevented her from (study) __________ law was a lack of time and money.
8. She often remembered (talk) __________ to her father before he became ill.
9. You must remember (buy) __________ some sugar. We haven’t got any now.
10. Don’t forget (wake) __________ me up before six o’clock tomorrow.
Exercise 4: Complete each sentence with one of these verbs, remember to put them in
correct form.
1. He tried to avoid (answer) __________ my question.
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2. Could you please stop (make) __________ so much noise.
3. I enjoy (listen) __________ to music.
4. I considered (apply) __________ for the job but in the end I decided against it.
5. Have you finished (brush) __________ your hair yet?
6. If you walk into the road without looking, you risk (be) __________ knocked down.
7. Jim is 65 but he isn’t going to retire yet. He wants to carry on (work) __________.
8. I don’t mind you (use) __________ the phone as long as you pay for all your calls.
9. Hello! Fancy (have) __________ you here! What a surprise!
10. I have put off (send) __________ the letter so many times. I really must do it today.
Exercise 5: Underline the mistake in each sentence and correct it.
1. I couldn’t make my car to start this morning. =>
2. I’m sure he isn’t incapable of run a mile in four minutes. =>
3. Good friendship should be based on mutual understand. =>
4. I’m delighted hearing that you have made much progress in your study. =>
5. There is a lot of work doing here. =>
6. He was terribly excited to ask to play for Manchester. =>
7. He could not decide whether to get a job or studying. =>
8. I dislike being talk about everywhere. =>
9. He says that speak a foreign language always makes him nervous. =>
10. We’re looking forward to see you again. =>
Exercise 6: Underline the mistake in each sentence.
1. I’d like buying some earrings like yours. =>
2. She smelt something burning and saw smoke rise. =>
3. I warned them not climb the mountain in such bad weather. =>
4. They voluntarily spent their vacations to teach illiterate people to read and write. =>
5. You can congratulate yourself about having done an excellent job. =>
6. Peter apologized for break the vase. =>
7. He insisted on seeing the manager tomorrow. =>
8. Some high school students take part in help the handicapped. =>
9. Shy people find it difficult taking part in group discussion. =>
10. I am unable come to the meeting on Monday evening, please apologize for my absence. =>
Exercise 7: Choose the correct answers.
1. ________ it several times, he didn’t want to read it once again.
A. Reading B. To read C. To have read D. Having read
2. ________ that he was poor, I offered to pay his fare.
A. Knowing B. Known C. Knew D. Having knew
3. I hate ________ a child ________.
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A. see/ crying B. see/cry C. seeing/ to cry D. seeing/ cry
4. The old man accused the boys ________ 2 glasses of his.
A. break B. of breaking C. to break D. breaking
5. He insisted ________ me to the zoo next Sunday
A. on take B. to take C. taking D. on taking
6. She offered ________ the flowers every morning if I like.
A. watering B. to water C. being watered D. having watered
7. The police accused him of ________ fire to the building but he denied ________ in the
area on the night of the fire.
A. setting/ being B. setting/ having been C. set/ be D. having set/ having been
8. Someone told us ________ sit on the stairs.
A. don’t B. not C. not to D. to not
9. The mother accused her son ________ what he said.
A. of not do B. of not to do C. of not doing D. of not to doing
10. The doctor advised him ________ and to take up some sport.
A. stop smoke B. stop smoking C. to stop smoking D. to stop to smoke
Exercise 10: Choose the correct answers.
1. Professional people expect ________ when it is necessary to cancel an appointment.
A. you to call them B. that you would call them C. you calling them D. that you are calling them
2. Jack admitted ________ the money
A. steal B. to steal C. stealing D. stolen
3. Don’t ________ him to arrive early. He’s always late.
A. think B. judge C. hope D. expect
4. I wouldn’t ________ of going to the party I hadn’t been invited to.
A. dream B. intend C. depend D. rely
5. The instructor warned the students ________ sailing alone on the lake.
A. on B. for C. of D. against
6. Her mother prevented her ________ going out tonight.
A. against B. from C. about D. at
7. I apologized ________ the book at home.
A. for leaving B. to leaving C. leaving D. to leave
8. Mary thanked me ________ her last night.
A. for helping B. to help C. for help D. for my help
9. John insisted ________ me to the airport.
A. to drive B. driving C. on driving D. of driving
10. I warned Jack ________ with matches.
A. against player B. against to play C. against play D. against playing
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Exercise 11: Complete the sentences using the correct form (ing-form or to-infinitive of the
verb in brackets)
1. Reliable friends are always there for you. They never fail (help) __________ you.
2. Why don’t you stop (work) __________ and take a rest?
3. I was a bit lazy this time, but I promise (study) __________ harder next time.
4. If you want a quiet holiday, you should avoid (go) __________ to the coast
5. When we told him a plan, he agreed (join) __________ our team.
6. John missed (have) __________ dinner with his old school mates.
7. This is a very badly organized project. I will never consider (take) __________ part in it.
8. I can’t stand my boss. I have decided (look) __________ for another job.
9. He only wants privacy. He can’t understand people (ask) __________ him personal questions.
10. Do you ever regret (not study) __________ at university, Peter?
Exercise 12: Complete the sentences using the correct form (ing-form or to-infinitive of the
verb in brackets)
1. The horses struggled (pull) _______________ the wagon out of the mud.
2. Anita demanded (know) _______________ why she had been fired.
3. My skin can’t tolerate (be) _______________ in the sun all day I get sunburned easily.
4. I avoided (tell) _______________ Mary the truth because I knew she would be angry.
5. Fred Washington claims (be) _______________ a descendant of George Washington.
6. Mr. Kwan broke the antique vase. I’m sure he didn’t mean (do0 _______________ it.
7. I urged Omar (return) _____________ to school and (finish) _____________ his education.
8. Mrs. Freeman can’t help (worry) _______________ about her children.
9. Children I forbid you (play) _______________ in the street. There’s too much traffic.
10. My little cousin is a blabbermouth! He can’t resist (tell) _____________ everyone my secret.
Exercise 13: Complete the sentences with the correct form, gerund or infinitive, of the
words in parentheses.
1. He wore glasses (avoid) _______________ (be) _______________ recognized.
2. Before (give) _______________ evidence you must swear (speak) _______________ the truth.
3. I tried (persuade) _______________ him (agree) _______________ with your proposal.
4. Your windows need (clean) _______________. Would you like me (do) _______________
them for vou.
5. Would you mind (shut) _______________ the window? I hate (sit) ___________ in a draught.
6. I can’t help (sneeze) _______________; I caught a cold yesterday because of (sit) ___________ in
a draught.
7. Stop (talk) _______________; I am trying (finish) _______________ a letter.
8. His doctor advised him (give) _______________ up (jog) _______________.
9. My watch keeps (stop) _______________.
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10. People used (make) _______________ fire by (rub) _______________ two sticks together.
Exercise 14: Điền V-ing hoặc to V vào chỗ trống:
1. He gave up __________ (gamble).
2. He told me __________ (try) __________ (come) early.
3. I advised him __________ (ask) the bus conductor __________ (tell) him where __________
(get) off.
4. We are looking forward to __________ (read) your new book.
5. I don’t enjoy __________ (go) to the dentist.
6. A: Did you remember __________ (give) him the money?
B: No, I didn’t. I still have it in my pocket; but I’ll __________ (see) him tonight and I promise
__________ (not / forget) this time.
7. I saw the plane __________ (crash) in to the hill and __________ (burst) into flames.
8. He is said __________ (be) the best surgeon in the country.
9. We don’t want anybody __________ (know) we are here.
10. A: Why didn’t you pay the bill for him?
B: I offered __________ (pay), but he refused.
11. He was accused of __________ (steal) the valuable vase.
12. I don’t feel like __________ (work); what about __________ (go) to a disco instead?
13. Imagine __________ (live) with someone who never stops __________ (talk).
14. A: Do the boys tidy their own rooms?
B: They are supposed __________ (tidy), but they don’t always.
15. I hope the children won’t go near the water. I warned them __________ (not / go) near it.
16. Try to avoid __________ (make) him angry.
17. Would you mind __________ (write) your name and address on the back of the cheque?
18. After __________ (read) this article, will you give up __________ (smoke)?
19. I suggest __________ (hold) another meeting next week.
20. I have no intention of __________ (go) to that film; I couldn’t bear __________ (see) my
favorite actress in such a dreadful part.
21. Try __________ (forget) it; it’s not worth __________ (worry) about.
22. I advise you __________ (start) __________ (look) for a flat at once.
23. He hates __________ (answer) the phone, and very often just lets it __________ (ring).
24. It is usually easier __________ (learn) a subject by __________ (read) books than by
__________ (listen) to lectures.
25. Don’t forget __________ (lock) the door before __________ (go) to bed.
26. I arranged __________ (meet) them here.
27. He tried __________ (explain) but she refused __________ (listen).
28. I regret __________ (inform) you that your application has been refused.
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29. Your windows need __________ (clean); would you like me __________ (do) them for you?
30. I can’t help __________ (sneeze); I caught a cold yesterday from __________ (sit) in a draught.
31. I absolutely remember __________ (pay) him. I gave him $20.
32. You’ll never regret __________ (do) a kind action.
33. A: Did you remember __________ (lock) the door?
B: No, I didn’t. I’d better __________ (go) and __________ (do) it now.
34. I’m very sorry for __________ (be) late; it was good of you __________ (wait) for me.
35. You don’t need __________ (ask) his permission every time you want __________ (leave)
the room.
36. I except him __________ (apologize) to me.
37. We got tired of __________ (wait) for the weather __________ (clear) and finally decided
__________ (set) out in the rain.
38. I can hear the bell __________ (ring), but nobody seem to be coming __________ (open) the
door.
39. There are people who can’t help __________ (laugh) when they see someone __________
(slip) on a banana skin.
40. They don’t allow __________ (smoke) here.
Exercise 15: Điền V-ing hoặc to V vào chỗ trống:
1. She never admits __________ (make) mistakes.
2. Please avoid __________ (be) alone with him.
3. When you finish __________ (do) your homework, call me.
4. She’s considering __________ (be) a member of T.E.D. Club.
5. On Sundays I always practice __________ (talk) English with my aunt.
6. Do you fancy __________ (play) tennis this afternoon?
7. I dislike __________ (study) history.
8. Please try to escape __________ (make) him angry.
9. I enjoy __________ (walk) in the rain.
10. She can’t afford __________ (buy) a car.
11. I decided __________ (go) on Saturday.
12. Don’t forget __________ (tell) him the news.
13. They managed __________ (pass) their exams.
14. He refused __________ (see) me again.
15. Remember __________ (post) the letters.
16. She seems __________ (be) happy.
17. He waited __________ (get) his salary.
18. He’ll hire a man __________ (kill) them.
19. He advised __________ (study) hard.
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20. I’m sorry for __________ (keep) you late.
21. I’m interested in __________ (play) tennis.
22. Instead of __________ (study) Alice watched TV.
23. He apologized for __________ (come) late.
24. He succeeded in __________ (pass) his exam.
25. I’m looking forward to __________ (go) to London.
26. We’re thinking of __________ (travel) by train.
27. Do you feel like __________ (go) for a swim?
28. Do you have any good reason for __________ (not / call) me?
29. Thank you for __________ (help) me carry the goods.
30. The little boy’s mother warned him __________ (not / eat) so many apples.
31. They reminded me __________ (do) my assignment.
32. The children are excited about __________ (go) to the movies.
33. She always puts off __________ (do) the laundry.
34. Bob refused __________ (talk) about his problems.
35. Cindy told him __________ (not / wait) for her.
36. He suggested __________ (go) home when he got sick.
37. Who is responsible for __________ (tidy) the room?
38. Henry is quite good at __________ (make up) stories.
39. We’re planning on __________ (go / swim) this weekend.
40. I couldn’t persuade him __________ (come) with me.
41. Can you touch your toes without __________ (bend) your knees?
42. I can’t help __________ (look) at her.
43. Do you have any difficulty in __________ (speak) English?
44. Please remind me __________ (take) my photo.
45. I persuaded my mother __________ (give) me permission to go out.
46. He will arrange __________ (meet) me at the airport.
47. He waited __________ (get) his salary.
48. I regret __________ (say) you that he is ill.
49. Jim can’t stand __________ (be) interrupted.
50. When Sam got tired, he stopped __________ (work).
51. I remember __________ (play) with dolls when I was a child.
52. I regret __________ (not / listen) to my father’s advice. He was right.
53. The thief was accused of __________ (steal) a woman purse.
54. After she had decided __________ (stay) in Turkey, she got used to __________ (eat)
Turkish foods.
55. They seem __________ (have) plenty of money.
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56. I’m sorry sir, I’m late, but I promise __________ (not / be) late again.
57. I remember __________ (go) to the cinema with my girlfriend when I was a teenager.
58. He is ashamed of __________ (steal) that money.
59. I think we’d better __________ (exchange) names and addresses.
60. Would you mind __________ (show) me how __________ (work) the new machine?
61. She warned her child __________ (not / touch) the wire.
62. Can you manage __________ (finish) __________ (pack) these parcels alone?
63. His doctor advised him __________ (give up) __________ (sit) up late at night?
64. He suggested __________ dinner in a Chinese restaurant.
65. I’ll give it back when I finish __________ it.
66. I remembered __________ to the chemists for you. Here’s your medicine.
67. I remember __________ him last night.
68. Would you like __________ to some music?
Exercise 16: Hoàn thành đoạn văn với gerund/ infinitive phù hợp của động từ:
1. Dennis was in his first year at university, studying History. He was rather a lazy student and
he tended to avoid (1) ________________ (work) whenever he could. In the middle of the
term, his history professor gave out an assignment to be handed in within two weeks. The
assignment was quite a difficult one, so his professor advised them (2) ________________
(start) earlier. Dennis intended (3) ________________ (do) the assignment, but he postponed
(4) _________________ (write) it for a week. He had a bad habit of (5) _______________
(delay) things. The following week, he forgot (6) ________________ (do) it totally.
2. The night before the assignment was due, he suddenly remembered it and rushed to the
library to find the books he needed. He tried (7) ________________ (read) as much as possible
on the topic, but there wasn't enough time. Dennis considered (8) ________________ (ask) for
more time to do his paper, but his History professor was known to be very tough on students,
so he finally decided (9) ________________ (cheat) and copy his paper from somewhere else.
He found an old article on the same topic and quickly typed it out. The next day, he submitted
the paper.
3. The following week, he was alarmed (10) _______________ (see) his professor approaching
him, looking angry. "Is this your own work, or did you copy it?" asked the professor. Dennis
denied (11) ________________ (copy) the paper. The professor was angry with Dennis for not
(12) _________________ (tell) the truth. "If you expect me (13) ________________ (believe)
that, you must be very stupid," said the professor. "Every word is taken from an article I wrote
myself five years ago. Did you really think I would forget (14) _________________ (write) it?"
Dennis couldn’t help (15) _______________ (feel) sorry for telling such a lie.