1. They are used to (prepare) _preparing______ new lessons.

2. By (work) _______ day and night , he succeeded in ( finish) ____finishing___ the job in
time.

3. His doctor advised him (give) ___giving____up (smoke)smoking_______.

4. Please stop (talk)___talking____. We will stop (eat) ____stopping___lunch in ten minutes.

5. Stop (argue) _to argue______and start (work) __wỏking_____.

6. I like (think) ___thinking____carefully about things before (make)

__making_____decision.

Thích là ving muốn là to v

7. Ask him (come) _to come______in. Don’t keep him (stand) _standing______at the door./

Ask + to v keep+ ving

8. Did you succeed in (solve) __solving_____the problem?/

9. Don’t forget (lock)___to lock____ the door before (go)__going_____ to bed./

Forget + to v : quên SẼ làm việc gì

Forget + ving : quên ĐÃ làm việc gì

10. Don’t try (persuade:thuyết phục) _to persuade______ me . Nothing can make me
(change)___to change____ my mind./

Try + to v : cố làm gì

Try + ving: thử làm gì

Exercise 2: Chia các động từ trong ngoặc sau đây thành dạng To V hoặc V-ing

1. Nam suggested ___talking_____ (talk) the children to school yesterday./

2. They decided ____to playing_____ (play) tennis with us last night./

3. Mary helped me ________ (repair) this fan and _______ (clean) the house.

4. We offer __to make______ (make) a plan./

5. We required them ____being____ (be) on time.

6. Kim wouldn’t recommend him ____going___ (go) here alone.

7. Before __going______ (go) to bed, my mother turned off the lights./

8. Minh is interested in ____listening____ (listen) to music before __going___ (go) to bed./

9. This robber admitted __stealing____ (steal) the red mobile phone last week./

10. Shyn spends a lot of money ____repairing____ (repair) her car./

11. It took me 2 hours _______ (buy) the clothes and shoes.

12. Do you have any money ____to pay____ (pay) for the hat?/
13. Would you like ____to visit____ (visit) my grandparents in Paris?/

14. Don’t waste her time ___complaining________(complain) about her salary./

15. That questions need _____replying______ (reply)./

16. Viet is used to _crying_______ (cry) when he faces his difficulties./

17. It’s time they stopped ___working___ (work) here./

18. Will she remember ___to collect____ (collect) his suit from the dry – cleaners or shall I
do it?/

19. Jim forgot _____sending___ (send) this message last night./

20. Hung stopped ___eating___ (eat) meat yesterday.

Exercise 3: Tìm và sửa lỗi sai trong câu dưới (nếu có)

1. Yesterday, Minh didn’t want to coming( come )to the theater with them because he had
already seen the film./

2. My brother (is)used to running a lot but he doesn’t do it usually now.

3. They’re going to have a small party celebrating their house at 7 p.m tomorrow.

4. Wind tried to avoiding answering her questions last night.(đúng)

5. Khanh don’t forget post (to post) that letter that his mother gave him this evening./

Khanh đừng quên gửi lá thư mẹ anh ấy đưa vào tối nay

1. I do not have enough money _________ this book.

A. buy

B. to buy

C. buying

D. bought

2. It is no use _________ to school if you _________ to work hard.

A. going / do not ready

B. to go / do not ready

C. going / are not ready

D. go / are not ready

3. They spent all day _________ and _________ on the beach.

A. to swim / sunbathing

B. to swim / to sunbathe
C. swimming / to sunbathe

D. swimming / sunbathing

4. We were made _________ all the cleaning in the house.

A. to do

B. do

C. doing

D. done

5. We regret _________ you that you have exceeded your overdraft facility.

A. to inform

B. informing

C. to tell to

D. telling

6. Why don’t you try _________ the key anti-clockwise?

(Tại sao bạn không thử _________ phím ngược chiều kim đồng hồ?)

A. to turn

B. on turning

C. turning

D. turn

7. We don’t allow _________ in the classrooms.

A. that students smoke

B. smoke

C. students to smoke

D. to smoking

8. I really must _________ on with my work now. Sau must bắt buộc phải nguyên mẫu

A. to get

B. getting

C. get

D. to getting

9. Why don’t you do what you’re told, instead of _________ such a song and dance about it?

A. to make
B. making

C. made

D. make

10. I rashly posted the parcel without _________ it.

A. weighing

B. weigh

C. weighed

D. to weigh

11. Can you please _________ me a little about yourself?

A. to tell

B. telling

C. tell

D. going to tell

12. How can you waste all that money on _________?

A. gamble

B. to gamble

C. gambling

D. the gamble

13. “My watch is broken. ” “Why don’t you _________”

A. have it repair

B. have it repairing

C. have it for repair

D. have it repaired

14. Yesterday we did nothing but _________

A. talking

B. talked

C. talk

D. had talked

15. Instead of _________ a new car, she’ll have her old one _________.

A. to buy / repaired
B. buying / to repair

C. buying / be repaired

D. buying / repaired

16. I tried _________ the bus, but I missed it.

A. catching

B. to catch

C. catch

D. catch up

17. I’m sorry I haven’t got any money _______ you. Why don’t you try(thử) _________
Peter?

A. to lend / to ask x

B. lending / asking

C. to lend / asking

D. lending / to askx

18. After _________ asleep, I saw a strange person at the foot of the bed.

A. fall

B. falling

C. fell

D. fallen

19. After all this time, John should take the bull by the horns and ask Mary _________ him.

A. to marry

B. marry

C. marrying

D. married

20. He told me _________ early.

A. to try to come

B. to try coming

C. try to come

D. try coming

Exercise 6. Give the correct form. Gerund or Infinitive?

1. Do you feel like (go)__going_____ to the theatre(nhà hát) on Friday?

2. I spent a lot of time (make)__to make_____ a birthday cake for him.

3. He agreed (see)__to see_____ me at ten o’clock

4. They promised (read) _______my report today

5. I suggest (pay) ___paying____by check, it’s safer than cash

6. He offered (make) __to make_____dinner for us.

7. He put off (see) _______her until very late in the afternoon.

8. I refused (pay) _to pay______for the repairs.

9. I’ve finished (read)_______ that book at last!

10. We decided (go)___to go____ to the cinema instead

11. I enjoyed the play. The (act)__acting_____ was very good.

12. I love going to her class, her (teach) _______is never boring.

13. He’s my favourite writer, his (write) ___writing____is wonderful.

14. His (complain)_______ is getting on my nerves. He’s never happy.

15. They have terrible debts. Their (spend) spending_______is out of control

16. It’s a very fit team. Their (train)___training____ is very intensive.

17. I can still(vẫn) remember (visit)___visiting____ my grandparents fifty years ago.

18. Please, remember (feed)___to feed____ the dog while I’m away

19. I’ll never forget (see)___seeing____ that van Gogh exhibition(triễn lãm) in New York

20. Don’t forget (post) ___to post____my letters, please.

21. I regret (lend)__lending_____ him the money. He never paid it back.

22. We regret (inform)__to inform_____ you that your application(ứng dụng) has been
refused.

23. I’ll just finish (clean) __cleaning_____the kitchen then I’ll stop.

24. She suggested (have)___having____ dinner at her house.

25. She doesn’t mind (do)___doing____ the boring jobs.

26. He keeps (ask)_asking______ me to go out with him.

27. He has given up (smoke)___smoking____.

28. He’s very good at (get)_______ me to do what he wants

29. He insisted on (be)_______ refunded immediately.

30. He failed. He’s very bad at (do)___doing____ exams.

Exercise 7. Put the verb into the gerund or the infinitive

1) It appears (be)____to be__ raining.

2) We intend (go) ___to go___ to the mountain this Sunday.

3) I pretended (be) ______ sick so I didn’t have to go to school.

4) Can you imagine (live) _living_____ without internet?

5) They tolerate (smoke) ______ but they prefer people not to.

6) I anticipate (arrive) ______ on Saturday.

7) A party involves (negotiate) ______ with everyone in the family.

8) He denies (steal) ______ the purse.

9) Tom claims (be) ______ a billionaire but I don’t believe him.

10) I expect (be) ______ there about eight.

11) Julia reported (see) ______ the boys to the police.

12) It tends (rain) ______ a lot in Da Lat.

13) Do you recall (meet) ______ her at the party last night?

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.

Exercise 8. Gerund or Infinitive – Fill in the correct form.

1. ________________ is not allowed here. (fish)

2. I heard the TV set ________________ . (explode)

3. She appeared ________________ very nervous. (be)

4. I keep ________________ you – it was an accident. (tell)

5. Jack is good at ________________ ceilings. (paint)

6. She wondered who ________________ . (ask)

7. It is difficult ________________ him. (understand)

8. She did not know what ________________ from them. (expect)

9. My wife warned us ________________ the table. (not touch)

10. He refused ________________ me what all the fuss was about. (tell)

11. There’s no sense in ________________ him. He’s not at home. (visit)

12. Elephants are known ________________ a fantastic memory. (have)

13. I let her ________________ on with her work. (get)

14. Colin had no idea of how ________________ into the house. (get)
15. I’d rather ________________ in bed than go to work. (be)

I. Chia động từ trong ngoặc

1. I can’t imagine Peter _____ (go) by bike.
2. He agreed _____ (buy) a new car.
3. The question is easy _____ (answer).
4. The man asked me how _____ (get) to the airport.
5. I look forward to _____ (see) you at the weekend.
6. Are you thinking of _____ (visit) London?
7. We decided _____ (run) through the forest.
8. The teacher expected Sarah _____ (study) hard.
9. She doesn’t mind _____ (work) the night shift.
10. I learned _____ (ride) the bike at the age of 5.
II. Put the verb into the correct form To Infinitive or Gerund
1. When i’m tired. I enjoy ________ TV. It’s relaxing. (watch)
2. It was a nice day, so we decided ________ for a walk. (go)
3. It’s a nice day. Does anyone fancy ________ for a walk? (go)
4. I’m not in a hurry. I don’t mind ________. (wait)
5. They don’t have much money. They can’t afford __________ out very often. (go)
6. I wish that dog would stop ________. It’s driving me mad. (bark)
7. Our neighbour threatened __________ the police if we didn’t stop the noise. (call)
8. We were hungry, so i suggested _______ dinner early. (have)
9. Hurry up! I don’t want to risk ____________ the rain. (miss)
10. I’m still looking for a job, but i hope __________ something soon. (find)
III. Complete the sentences with the gerund form of the verbs in parentheses.
1. She is good at (dance) ………………. .
2. He is crazy about (sing) ………………. .
3. I don't like (play) ………………. . cards.
4. They are afraid of (swim) ………………. in the sea.
5. You should give up (smoke) ……………….
IV. Multiple choice
1. I dream about …. (build) a big house.
A. To build
B. Build
C. Building
2. I learned …… (ride) the bike at the age of 5
A. To ride
B. Riding
C. Ride
3. She doesn't mind …. (work) the night shift.
A. Working
B. To work
C. Work
4. The man asked me how …. (get) to the airport.
A. To get
B. Getting
C. Get
5. I can't imagine Peter …. (go) by bike.
A. To go
B. going
C. Went
6. He agreed …. (buy) a new car.
A. To buy
B. Buying
C. Buy
7. The question is easy …. (answer).
A. To answer
B. Answer
C. Answering
8. I look forward to …. (see) you at the weekend.
A. See
B. Seeing
C. no see
9. The teacher expected …. Sarah (study) hard.
A. To study
B. Studying
C. Study
10. I enjoy … (write) picture postcards.
A. Writing
B. To write
C. Write
V. Rewrite the sentences:
1. I like making crafts especially bracelet.
-> I enjoy..........................................................
2. Minh doesn't like making models because it is very boring.
-> Minh detests …………………………………
3. My brother likes making pottery because it is a creative activity.
-> My brother is hooked....................................
4. Ngoc hates sitting at the computer for too long.
-> Ngoc dislikes …………………………………
5. We enjoy doing gardening because it is very relaxing.
-> We are keen ……………………………………
6. Shall we go for a walk?
-> What about ………………………………………………
7. Why don’t we visit our teacher?
-> I suggest ………………………………………………….
8. I am very pleased that we shall meet again soon
-> I’m looking ………………………………………………
9. It is really quite easy to learn English
-> Learning English …………………………………………..
10. I don’t want to go to the movie tonight
-> I don’t feel like …………………………………………….
11. Complaining about the matter is useless now.
-> It is …………………………………………………………
VI. Chia động từ trong ngoặc.
1. We decided _____ (buy) a new car.
2. They’ve got some work _____ (do).
3. Peter gave up _____ (smoke) .
4. He’d like _____ (fly) an aeroplane.
5. I enjoy _____ (write) picture postcards.
6. Do you know what _____ (do) if there’s a fire in the shop?
7. Avoid _____ (make) silly mistakes.
8. My parents wanted me _____ (be) home at 11 o’clock.
9. I dream about _____ (build) a big house.
10. I’m hoping _____ (see) Lisa.
VII. Give the correct form.
1. The children prefer ( watch) TV to ( read) books.
2. The boys like ( play) games but hate ( do) lessons.
3. Would you like ( go) now or shall we wait till the end?
4. I can’t find my favorite book. You ( see) it?
5. We used ( dream) of a television set when we (be) small.
6. Would you mind ( show ) me how ( send) an email?
7. He always think about (go) swimming.
8. She dislikes (do) a lot of housework.
9. My children enjoy ( read) books.
10. She looked forward to (see) you.
VIII. Chia động từ ở trong ngoặc
1. They are used to (prepare) new lessons.
2. By ( work) day and night , he succeeded in ( finish) the job in time.
3. His doctor advised him ( give) up ( smoke).
4. Please stop (talk). We will stop (eat) lunch in ten minutes.
5. Stop ( argue) and start( work).
6. I like ( think) carefully about things before ( make) decision.
7. Ask him ( come) in. Don`t keep him ( stand) at the door.
8. Did you succeed in ( solve) the problem?
9. Don’t forget ( lock) the door before (go) to bed.
10. Don’t try ( persuade) me . Nothing can make me ( change) my mind.
IX. Chia các động từ trong ngoặc sau đây thành dạng To V hoặc V-ing.
1. Nam suggested ________ (talk) the children to school yesterday.
2. They decided _________ (play) tennis with us last night.
3. Mary helped me ________ (repair) this fan and _______ (clean) the house.
4. We offer ________ (make) a plan.
5. We required them ________ (be) on time.
6. Kim wouldn’t recommend him _______ (go) here alone.
7. Before ________ (go) to bed, my mother turned off the lights.
8. Minh is interested in ________ (listen) to music before _____ (go) to bed.
9. This robber admitted ______ (steal) the red mobile phone last week.
10. Shyn spends a lot of money ________ (repair) her car.
11. It took me 2 hours _______ (buy) the clothes and shoes.
12. Do you have any money ________ (pay) for the hat?
13. Would you like ________ (visit) my grandparents in Paris?
14. Don’t waste her time ___________(complain) about her salary.
15. That questions need ___________ (reply).
16. Viet is used to ________ (cry) when he faces his difficulties.
17. It’s time they stopped ______ (work) here.
18. Will she remember _______ (collect) his suit from the dry – cleaners or shall I do it?
19. Jim forgot ________ (send) this message last night.
20. Hung stopped ______ (eat) meat yesterday.
X. Tìm và sửa lỗi sai trong câu dưới (nếu có).
1. Yesterday, Minh didn’t want to coming to the theater with them because he had already
seen the film.
2. My brother used to running a lot but he doesn’t do it usually now.
3. They’re going to have a small party celebrating their house at 7 p.m tomorrow.
4. Wind tried to avoiding answering her questions last night.
5. Khanh don’t forget post that letter that his mother gave him this evening
XI. 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 in summer.
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?
11. The horses struggled ___________ (pull) the wagon out of the mud.
12. Anita demanded ___________ (know) why she had been fired.
XII. Put the verb into the gerund or the infinitive:
1) She delayed _____ (get) out of her bed.
2) He demanded _____ (speak) to the director.
3) I offered _____ (help) you with your homework.
4) I miss _____ (go) to the Ky Co beach.
5) We postponed _____ (do) my project.
6) I'd hate _____ (arrive) too early.
7) She admitted _____ (steal) her mother's money.
8) I chose _____ (work) near my flat.
9) She waited _____ (buy) a kilo of oranges.
10) I really appreciate _____ (be) on summer holiday.
11) I couldn't help _____ (laugh) because of her funny stories.
12) It seems _____ (be) sunny and cloudy.
13) I considered _____ (move) to Korea.
14) They practised _____ (speak) French with her foreign friends.
15) Finally I managed _____ (finish) the work.
16) I really can't stand _____ (wait) for the railway.
17) Unfortunately, we can't afford _____ (buy) a new motorbike this year.
18) She risked _____ (be) late for the meeting.
19) I'd love _____ (come) with you.
20) I prepared _____ (go) on Tet holiday.
XIII. Give the correct form of the word in bracket.
1. I’m sure I gave him back the money. I remember __________________ it back to him.
(give)
2. She eventually managed __________________ her bike. (repair)
3. Would you like __________________ a cup of coffee? (drink)
4. There’s no point in __________________ the matter. He has already made his decision.
(discuss)
5. I prefer __________________ to skiing. (snowboard)
6. Do you mind __________________ Anita to the doctor? (bring)
7. It is difficult __________________ him. (understand)
8. We had difficulties __________________ your house. (find)
9. They decided __________________ Tennis in the afternoon. (play)
10. We expect him __________________ us on Sunday. (join)
XIV. Gerund or Infinitive – Fill in the correct form.
1. There’s no sense in __________ him. He’s not at home. (visit)
2. Elephants are known ____________ a fantastic memory. (have)
3. I let her ____________ on with her work. (get)
4. Lincole had no idea of how _______________ into the house. (get)
5. I’d rather ______________ at home than go to work. (be)
6. I crossed the road without __________ . (look)
7. We advised her _______________ a year abroad. (not spend)
8. I always dreamed of ______________ in a small house by the seaside. (live)
9. He made his friends _____________ for two hours. (wait)
10. She learned ______________ the old people with respect. (treat)
XV. Gerund or Infinitive – Fill in the correct form
1. Did I really tell you I was unhappy? I don't remember ___________________ (say) that.
2. The water here is not very good. I'd avoid ___________________ (drink) it if I were you.
3. I pretended ___________________ (be) interested in the conversation.
4. I got up and looked out of the window ___________________ (see) what the weather was
like.
5. I have a friend who claims ___________________ (be) able to speak 5 languages.
6. I like ___________________ (think) carefully about things before ___________________
(make) a decision.
7. Steve used ___________________ (be) a footballer. He had to stop
___________________ (play) because of an injury.
8. How do you ___________________ (make) this machine work ? - I'm not sure. Try
___________________ (press) the button and see what happens !
9. What do you advise me ___________________ ? (do)
10. They intend ___________________ a new house next year. (buy)
XVI. Gerund or Infinitive – Fill in the correct form
1. She promised __________________ (not object) to his __________________ (smoke).
2. They continued __________________ (eat) after the interruption.
3. I am not in the habit of __________________ (smoke) in the car.
4. Ann reminded me __________________ (finish) my work on time.
5. He'd better __________________ (get) used to __________________ (work) harder.
6. I am capable of __________________ (stand) on my head and __________________
(play) the saxophone.
7. You'd better __________________ (start) __________________ (dig) the garden.
8. I expected someone __________________ (pick) up these papers.
9. The Romans were quite happy about Hannibal __________________ (not attack) Rome.
10. It was interesting __________________ (watch) our cat __________________ (play).
XVII. Gerund or Infinitive (with or without TO). Fill in the correct form !
1. When I’m tired I enjoy _________ (WATCH) television.
2. I don’t regret _________ (SAY) what I did.
3. I don’t want to risk _________ (MISS) the train because of you.
4. I’m not in a hurry. I don’t mind _________ (WAIT).
5. I hope _________ (FIND) a new job soon.
6. I can’t remember _________ (LEND) you any money.
7. She didn’t mention _________ (HAVE) met me the other day.
8. Why does she keep _________ (ASK) me the same questions?
9. Can you make that dog stop _________ (BARK)? It drives me mad.
10. It was a beautiful day, so Mary and I decided _________ (GO) for a walk.
XVIII. Complete the sentence with To V or V_ing.
1. They told me that my old car isn't worth ________ (REPAIR).
2. My mother's birthday was yesterday and I forgot ________ her (CALL).
3. I don't feel like ________ to the concert tonight (GO).
4. I wouldn't be so angry if he had apologized for ________ my notebook (TAKE).
5. At first she refused, but then , after a while, I persuaded her ________ me a look into her
diary. (GIVE)
6. These suitcases are heavy . Would you mind ________ them (CARRY).
7. When we were children our mother used ________ stories to us (READ).
8. She spoke so quickly that I had difficulty ________ her. (UNDERSTAND)
9. It was a wonderful evening. I really enjoyed ________ to his friends (TALK).
10. We thought we were going to arrive late, but somehow we managed ________ there in
time (GET).
XIX. Gerund or Infinitive – Fill in the correct form.
1. He wasn’t used ________________ on the right side of the road. (drive)
2. Would you rather ________________ to a restaurant or eat at home. (go)
3. There was a fence people from ___________ on the grass. (walk)
4. He refused ________________ me what all the fuss was about. (tell)
5. I agreed ________________ him if he is in trouble. (help)
6. I’m too old ________________ my habits now. (change)
7. I let her ________________ on with her work. (get)
8. Please stop ________________ . You’re making me nervous. (whisper)
9. He was silly enough ________________ into the pond without ________________ first.
(dive, look)
10. I enjoy ________________ alone. I never feel lonely. (be)
XX. Complete the sentences using the correct form of the verbs in brackets - Gerund or
Infinitive
1. He is interested in _________basketball. (PLAY)
2. When he grows up he wants________ a teacher. (BE)
3. I am used to _______ up late. (STAY)
4. He advised me ______ a doctor. (SEE)
5. The teacher doesn't allow _____ in our school. (SMOKE)
6. The man was caught ______ (STEAL)
7. Would you mind _______ for a few minutes (WAIT)
8. They decided _____ an urgent meeting next week. (HOLD)
9. Why do you keep on ______ me angry ? (MAKE)
10. He insisted on ______ with us (COME)
XXI. Fill in the correct form of the verb - Gerund or infinitive (with or without "TO)
1. I wouldn't be so angry if he had apologized for _______ my notebook (TAKE).
2. These suitcases are heavy. Would you mind _________ them (CARRY).
3. When we were children, our mother used _______ stories to us (READ).
4. She spoke so quickly that I had difficulty ________ her. (UNDERSTAND)
5. It was a wonderful evening. I really enjoyed ________ to his friends (TALK).
6. Đáp án bài luyện tập sử dụng Ving và to-V