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Gerund or Infinitive – Fill in the correct form.

1. ________________
fishing is not allowed here. (fish)
explode
2. I heard the TV set ________________ . (explode)
to be
3. She appeared ________________ very nervous. (be)
telling
4. I keep ________________ you - it was an accident. (tell)
painting
5. Jack is good at ________________ ceilings. (paint)
to ask
6. She wondered who ________________ . (ask)
7. It is difficult ________________
to understand him. (understand)
to expect
8. She did not know what ________________ from them. (expect)
not to touch
9. My wife warned us ________________ the table. (not touch)
to tell
10. He refused ________________ me what all the fuss was about. (tell)
visiting
11. There’s no sense in ________________ him. He’s not at home. (visit)
to have
12. Elephants are known ________________ a fantastic memory. (have)
get
13. I let her ________________ on with her work. (get)
to get
14. Colin had no idea of how ________________ into the house. (get)
be
15. I’d rather ________________ in bed than go to work. (be)
looking
16. I crossed the road without ________________ . (look)
not to spend a year abroad. (not spend)
17. We advised her ________________
living
18. I always dreamed of ________________ in a small house by the seaside. (live)
wait
19. She made us ________________ for hours. (wait)
to treat
20. She learned ________________ pupils with respect. (treat)
21. I couldn’t help ________________
crying when I saw the bride in the beautiful white dress. (cry)
smoking
22. My uncle has given up ________________ eating
and now he prefers ________________ .
(smoke, eat)
to driving
23. He wasn’t used ________________ on the right side of the road. (drive)
go
24. Would you rather ________________ to a restaurant or eat at home. (go)
walking
25. There was a fence ________________ people from walking on the grass. (walk)
to help
26. I agreed ________________ him if he is in trouble. (help)
to change
27. I’m too old ________________ my habits now. (change)
whispering
28. Please stop ________________ . You’re making me nervous. (whisper)
to dive
29. He was silly enough ________________ looking
into the pond without ________________ first.
(dive, look)
being
30. I enjoy ________________ alone. I never feel lonely. (be)
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working
1. I can’t imagine __________________ at home. (work)
buying
2. We have decided against __________________ a new car. (buy)
to like
3. She seems __________________ her new job. (like)
to pass
4. The students hope __________________ the exam. (pass)
flying
5. He won’t go by plane. He is afraid of __________________ . (fly)
doing
6. I am lazy. I don’t feel like __________________ any work. (do)
to post
7. Remember __________________ the letter. Otherwise they won’t get it by Saturday.
(post)
to fly
8. Have you ever learned how __________________ such a plane? (fly)
to go
9. They were too lazy __________________ out with us. (go)
talking
10. I always enjoy __________________ to my grandfather. He always tells me great stories.
(talk)
learning
11. I’m very interested in __________________ French. (learn)
to meeting
12. My pen friend is coming next Friday. I’m really looking forward __________________ her.
(meet)
being
13. Don’t you mind __________________ away from your family for such a long time? (be)
to be
14. The children promised __________________ back by nine. (be)
coming
15. I wanted to go alone but Joe insisted on __________________ with me. (come)
to bring
16. Tom offered __________________ me home. (bring)
spend
17. Why not __________________ a weekend in Scotland? (spend)
inviting
18. I’m sorry I can’t come to your party but thank you for __________________ me. (invite)
making
19. Our neighbors apologized for __________________ such noise. (make)
travelling
20. Paris is always worth __________________ to. (travel)
giving
21. I’m sure I gave him back the money. I remember __________________ it back to him.
(give)
to repair
22. She eventually managed __________________ her bike. (repair)
to drink
23. Would you like __________________ a cup of coffee? (drink)
discussing
24. There’s no point in __________________ the matter. He has already made his decision.
(discuss)
snowborarding
25. I prefer __________________ to skiing. (snowboard)
bringing
26. Do you mind __________________ Anita to the doctor? (bring)
to understand
27. It is difficult __________________ him. (understand)
finding
28. We had difficulties __________________ your house. (find)
to play
29. They decided __________________ Tennis in the afternoon. (play)
to join
30. We expect him __________________ us on Sunday. (join)
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Gerund or Infinitive – Fill in the correct form.

to show
1. They are likely __________________ up at any time. (show)
commmiting
2. The man denied __________________ the crime. (commit)
traveling
3. Their memories of __________________ in Africa will stay with them forever. (travel)
flying
4. He has always been afraid of __________________. (fly)
swimming
5. __________________ is good for your health. (swim)
passing
6. Would you mind __________________ me the sugar. (pass)
to read
7. She promised __________________ the report as soon as possible. (read)
explaining
8. I had a hard time __________________ the situation to my husband. (explain)
reading
9. She had some problems __________________ without glasses. (read)
smoking
10. Paul gave up __________________ five years ago. (smoke)
going
11. What about __________________ to the zoo tomorrow? (go)
12. Barca __________________
succeding in winning the Spanish championship. (succeed)
skiing
13. They had fun __________________. (ski)
to see
14. My friend was happy __________________ me at the party. (see)
15. He was ashamed __________________
to admit that he had lied. (admit)
to help
16. It was very kind of you __________________ me. (help)
reading
17. She always wastes her time __________________ bad books. (read)
driving
18. We had no problem __________________ from the airport to the train station. (drive)
19. She hadn’t expected this task __________________
to be so difficult. (be)
taking
20. It’s no use __________________ a taxi. We’ll be late anyway. (take)
to sign
21. Don’t forget __________________ the document as soon as you are finished. (sign)
feel
22. She made me __________________ like a real man. (feel)
23. __________________
playing video games all the time is very boring. (play)
24. She is fond of __________________
reading comics. (read)
cheating
25. Alvaro admitted __________________ during the English test. (cheat)
to learn
26. The teacher reminded us __________________ irregular verbs. (learn)
to do
27. The boy refused __________________ what his mother said. (do)
studying
28. Brenda really hates __________________. (study)
to play
29. I used __________________ basketball during my college years. (play)
to walk
30. How long does it take you __________________ to the university? (walk)