Exercise 1: Infinitive or Gerund?

Decide whether the verb should be in its

infinitive form (to + base verb) or gerund form (verb + -ing) and fill in the
blanks accordingly.

1. He enjoys __________ (read) books in his free time.

2. Would you like __________ (go) to the movies tonight?
3. My sister decided __________ (study) medicine at university.
4. They are interested in __________ (learn) new languages.
5. I can't stand __________ (wait) for long periods.

Exercise 2: Complete the Sentences Fill in the blanks with the correct
infinitive or gerund form of the verb to make meaningful sentences.

1. I need __________ (buy) some groceries for dinner tonight.

2. She suggested __________ (watch) a comedy movie after dinner.
3. They plan __________ (visit) the museum tomorrow morning.
4. He enjoys __________ (play) the guitar in his leisure time.
5. We started __________ (learn) French last month.

Exercise 3: Gerunds after Prepositions Complete the sentences with the

appropriate gerund form after the prepositions.

1. She's afraid of __________ (fly).

2. He's interested in __________ (learn) about different cultures.
3. We look forward to __________ (see) you at the party.
4. They apologized for __________ (be) late.
5. Are you good at __________ (cook)?

Exercise 4: Infinitives as Nouns or Adjectives Identify whether the infinitive

in each sentence is used as a noun or an adjective.

1. To dance is her passion. (_____________)

2. I have a book to read. (_____________)
3. The best way to learn is by practicing. (_____________)
4. He has the skills to fix the issue. (_____________)
5. To swim in the ocean is delightful. (_____________)
Exercise 5: Rewrite the Sentences Rewrite the following sentences using
the suggested verb form (infinitive or gerund).

1. She started to write a novel. (gerund)

2. He used to play soccer on weekends. (infinitive)
3. They avoid eating junk food. (gerund)
4. We like to go hiking in the mountains. (gerund)
5. I want to learn how to play the piano. (infinitive)

Answers: Exercise 1:

1. reading
2. to go
3. to study
4. learning
5. waiting

Exercise 2:

1. to buy
2. watching
3. to visit
4. playing
5. learning

Exercise 3:

1. flying
2. learning
3. seeing
4. being
5. cooking

Exercise 4:

1. Noun
2. Adjective
 3. Noun
4. Adjective
5. Noun

Exercise 5:

1. She started writing a novel.

2. He used to play soccer on weekends.
3. They avoid junk food.
4. We like going hiking in the mountains.
5. I want to learn to play the piano.