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GERUND OR INFINITIVE?

(Remember / Forget / Stop / Regret / Try etc)



If somebody calls, please remember to take a message.
I remember seeing that film. I cant remember the ending though!
You wont regret doing this exercise. Itll help you master these troublesome verbs.

Add the gerund or infinitive form of the verb in brackets.

1. We had to stay indoors all day as it wouldnt stop ____________ (rain).

2. Leo prohibited his son ____________ (go) to the rock concert

3. A: Do you know how this coffee machine works?
B: Ive no idea. Have you tried ____________ (press) the green button?

4. Although we gave the baby more milk she went on ____________ (cry).

5. The travel guide advised his group ____________ (not / drink) water from the
hotel taps. He also strongly advised ____________ (put on) plenty of insect repellent
before going out in the evening.

6. To get to the zoo from here you need ____________ (take) the number 10
bus and remember ____________ (get off) at the third stop.

7. Dont forget ____________ (check) your essays before you hand them
in reminded the teacher.

8. Jack has never regretted ____________ (move) to Brazil, although it
meant ____________ (leave) behind family and wonderful friends.

9. After visiting the museum we stopped ____________ (have) a quick snack.

10. Your shirt needs ____________ (iron). Its really creased.

11. Can you lend me some money? I meant ____________ (go) to the cashpoint
this morning but I forgot.

12. I tried ____________ (remember) the Spanish for post office but in the
end I needed ____________ (check) my phrase book.

13. We regret ____________ (inform) you that the hotel will be closed for
renovation until April.

14. Despite being asked several times to be quiet, Tim went on ____________ (talk).

15. Virginias never going to forget ____________ (swim) with sharks in Hawaii. It was a
such a thrill. In fact shes now trying ____________ (persuade) her husband to go too.

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