1.- Fill in the gaps with the –ing form, to-infinitive or bare infinitive
- Try to avoid (make)______him angry.
- Stop (argue)______and start (work)______.
- The car began (make)______an extraordinary noise, so I stopped (see)______what it was.
- It’s no use (cry)______over spilt milk.
- I suggest (hold)______another meeting next week.
- He was fined for (drive)______without lights.
- It is difficult to get used to (eat)______without a plate.
- You can not make an omelette without (break)______the eggs.
- He is thinking of (leave)______his job and (go)______to America.
- Is there anything here worth (buy)______?
- I do not enjoy (go)______to the dentist.
- I do not feel like (work)______; what about (go)______to the cinema instead ?
- Would you mind (write)______your name and address on the back of the cheque ?
- I hate (borrow)______money.
- I remember (read)______an interview of that book
- After (read)______this article you will give up (smoke)______.
- I am looking forward to (see)______you.
- It’s no use (wait)______
- He hates (have)______to retire.
- He warned her (not touch)______the window.
- My mother told me (not speak)______to strange men.
- He tried (explain)______but he refused (listen)______.
- He decided (disguise)______himself by (dress)______as a woman.
- The boys like (play)______games but hate (do)______lessons.
- I regret (inform)______you that your application has been refused.
- I couldn’t help (overhear)______what you said.
- Please, keep on (write)______, I do no mind (wait)______.
- Your windows need (clean)______, would you like me (do)______it for you ?
- Stop (talk)______, I am trying (finish)______a letter.
- His doctor advised him (give up)______smoking.
- People used (make)______fire by (rub)______two sticks together.
- He hates (answer)______the phone, and often just lets it (ring)______.
- Would you mind (lend)______me ten pence ? I want (make)______a phone call.
- She likes (go)______to the dentist every six months.
- He postponed (make)______a decision till it was too late (do)______anything.
- Try (forget)______it. It is not worth (worry)______about.
- He didn’t dare (leave)______the house because he was afraid of (meet)______someone who might (recognize)______him.
- I distinctly remember (pay)______him. I gave him $20.
- Did you remember (give)______him the key of the safe ? No, I didn’t. I’ll go and do it now.
- He keeps (ask)______me the time and I keep (tell)______him (buy)______a watch.
- It is not good for children (eat)______too many sweets.
- You’ll never regret (do) a kind action.
- "Do you remember (post)______the letter ?". "Yes, I remember quite clearly ; I posted it in the letter box near my gate".
- "Did you remember (lock)______the door?" ; No I didn’t, I’d better (go)______back and (do)______it now.
- You do not need (ask)______his permission every time you want (leave)______the room.
- I suggest (leave)______the car and send a breakdown van (tow)______it to the garage.
- I’d rather earn my living by (scrub)______floors rather than (make)______money (blackmail)______my friends.
- I used (drive)______a lot, but I haven’t had a chance of (do)______it since (come)______here.
- He heard the clock (strike)______six and knew it was time for him (get)______up.
- I can hear the bell (ring)______, but nobody seems (be coming)______(open)______the door.
- "Did you advise him (call)______the police". "No, I didn’t like (give)______any advice in such a difficult matter.
- I asked him (explain)______about the broken glass, but he refused (say)______anything, so in the end I had (let)______him (go)______.
2.- Gerund or Infinitive?
This exercise concentrates on those verbs that can take both the infinitive or the gerund but with a change in meaning. e.g stop, remember, regret, try, forget…
1. We had worked hard all morning, so at midday we stopped ______(have) a coffee and a sandwich.
2. Did you remember ______(buy) that bag of apples I asked you to get. We need those apples for the cake this evening.
3. If you are getting so many headaches, you should try ______(see) a specialist at the hospital. It could be something serious.
4. We regret ______(inform) you that you have failed the first part of the test. You can go home now if you wish.
5. If you go on ______(listen) to music that loud, you'll be deaf before you're twenty!
6. You should stop ______(go) to that biker club. It's taking up too much of your time.
7. It's strange that I remember ______(go) to school the first time when I was five but I don't remember when we moved house a year later.
8. I tried ______(stop) the thieves but they were both on motorbikes and it was useless running after them.
9. You must regret ______(tell) your sister about her husband now. She has never been the same since.
10. I meant ______(phone) you last night but I completely forgot. So sorry!
11. After graduating in law from Cambridge, she went on ______(become) a famous lawyer.
Fill in the blanks with the proper gerunds and infinitives of the verbs.
1.She asked me ______(say) something about my school.
2.Tony, please ask your friends ______(not run) in the hallways. It's dangerous.
3.I often help my mother ______(do) some cleaning.
4.Would you like ______(have) a cup of coffee?
5.She wants ______(buy) a book about animals.
6.Please tell him ______(finish) his homework today.
7.He is the last one ______(go) home.
8.It’s time ______(have) classes.
9.My teacher asks me ______(stand) up.
10.Do you need ______(order) some milk for breakfast?
11.It’s so nice ______(meet) you here.
12.I’m sorry ______(tell) you the bad news.
13.It took me ten minutes ______(walk) to school.
14.Would you like something ______(drink)?
15.I’m very hungry. I’d like something ______(eat).
16.They have a lot of books ______(read).
17.He’d like ______(come) over to your house.
18.Would you like ______(have) something to eat?
19.Could you please ______(close) the door for me?
20.The boy is trying (climb) the tree. That girl wants (go) skating.
21.Lin Ping is a very funny boy. He can make your baby ______(stop) crying.
22.Why don’t you let your son ______(join) the football team?
23.The young people are watching the singer ______(sing) at the theater.
24.Her father asks her brother ______(not waste) time.
25.He will have to get up ______(meet) his friends tomorrow morning.
26.The man is going to buy a computer ______(search) the Internet.
27.Could you give him something ______(do)?
28.He has many clothes ______(wash).
29.The teacher is showing the students how ______(use) a computer.
30.We don’t know where ______(find) a book about sharks.
31.The girl can’t decide which sweater ______(buy).
32.Linda always helps me ______(study) math in my home.
33.Robots help people ______(do) a lot of things.
34.______(keep) our city clean is very important.
35.You look so tired. You should stop ______(have) a rest.
36.Tom, please stop ______(make) so much noise. You will disturb others.
37.Don’t stop ______(sing)! You have a beautiful voice. You can keep ______(sing)
here. I like ______(listen) to your voice.
38.We enjoy ______(help) other students in class.
39.I finished ______(practice) my piano an hour ago.
40.Betty is busy ______(talk) with the famous actor.
41.I’m good at ______(cook), and I do well in ______(cook) Japanese food.
42.What about ______(have) a party this weekend?
43.How about ______(do) some reading in the library this night?
44.Thank you for ______(give) me such beautiful flowers.
45.Jennifer has gone back to her country without ______(say) goodbye to us.
46.When I passed the classroom, I heard someone ______(read) English loudly.
47.I often hear Lucy ______(sing) songs in her bedroom.
48.The famous pianist saw a little boy ______(play) the piano in the hall.
49.Maggie always sees some boy ______(play) soccer on the playground.
50.We enjoy ______(go) ______(surf) in summer.
51.I spent three hours in ______(read) this novel.
52.It took me three hours ______(finish) the task.
53.On Sundays, I help my mother do some ______(clean).
54.I like to go ______(shop) with my best friends on the weekend.
55.My father often goes ______(fish) by bike.
56.Some kids want to go ______(boat) in the park this afternoon.
57.---Do many students do some ______(write) in the classroom?
---No, they don’t. They usually read books in the library.
58.I’ve got used to ______(eat) the food in China. And I find it is quite delicious.
59.My father used to ______(live) in the countryside. Now he lives in a big city.
60.Knives are used for ______(cut) things.
61.Many people like ______(take) a walk after dinner.
62.Mr. Green prefers ______(go) out for a walk to ______(stay) at home.
63.Mr. Green prefers ______(go) out for a walk rather than ______(stay) at home.
64.Would you mind ______(open) the windows. It’s hot in the room.
65.I made up my mind ______(study) hard at my spoken English.
66.Many countries are trying to find good ways ______(protect) the wild animals.
67.______(protect) the environment is the thing that everyone should do.
68.If everyone makes a contribution to ______(protect) the environment, our country will
become more and more beautiful.
69.I’m really sorry ______(have) kept you ______(wait) so long!
70.Don’t forget ______(turn) off the lights when you leave the room.
71.Please remember ______(call) me as soon as you get home.
72.His parents often encourage him ______(regard) problems as challenges.
73.The little girl was too frightened ______(say) a word.
74.I haven’t seen my friends for years. I’m relly looking forward to ______(meet) them.
75.Students should learn ______(deal) with the problems by themselves.
76.When she heard the news. She couldn't help ______(jump) with joy.
77.He looks exhausted. He seems ______(have) caught a cold.
78.She pretended ______(not see) me when I came into the room.
79.Oh, Danny. It's raining outside, You'd better ______(put) on your raincoat.
80.Those workers were made ______(work) the whole night.
81.Bob was seen ______(walk) with a beautiful girl in the park yesterday.
82.---What’s your plan for the summer vacation?
---Oh, I’m so tired. I’ve decided ______(go) to the beach and have a relaxing holiday.