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GRAMMAR TEST #4

Part I. Gerunds & Infinitives

  1. Choose the best answer below.

  1. I'm eager_____ the results of the exam.
  1. to find out
  2. finding out
  1. We're interested in _____ all about your trip.
  1. to hear
  2. hearing
  1. He encouraged me _____ for the job.
  1. to apply
  2. applying
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  1. I'm not very good at _____ things.
  1. to fix
  2. fixing
  1. We managed _____ the job by midnight.
  1. to finish
  2. finishing
  1. We're accustomed to _____late at night.
  1. to stay up
  2. staying up

  1. Complete the story with either a gerund or infinitive in the spaces.

Nowadays, many people are worried about ______(be) overweight. In fact, obesity has become a major health problem. As you can imagine, diet companies are eager ______(convince) overweight people to try the latest diet. Some diet plans require people______(cut down) on carbohydrates, or "carbs." Others recommend ______(follow) a low-calorie diet. Still others ask people ______(avoid) all fats. ______(have) a well-balanced diet seems ______(be) the best way to approach weight management. It is foolish not ______(eat) all the essential vitamins under any weight loss program to stay healthy. Finally, we suggest ______(get) plenty of exercise.

  1. Choose the correct sentences in each group.

  1. Let's talk about saving money.
  2. Let's talk about to save money.
  3. Both sentences are correct.
  1. I've started exercising every morning.
  2. I've started to exercise every morning.
  3. Both sentences are correct.
  1. We don't want going to the movies tonight.
  2. We don't want to go to the movies tonight.
  3. Both sentences are correct.
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  1. My family expects me doing well in school.
  2. My family expects me to do well in school.
  3. Both sentences are correct.
  1. I'm used to walking to work.
  2. I'm used to walk to work.
  3. Both sentences are correct.

D. Gerunds or Infinitives?

Directions: Please write the gerund or infinitive form.

  1. Are you tired of (hear) ______complaints from the students? 

2. They agreed not (ask) ______Sarah for her opinion.

3. They wanted Kevin (call) ______him.

4. My Mom says that I really should stop (smoke) ______.

5. I think you should consider (try) ______to find a new school.

6. My friend Tim really likes to go (fish) ______.

7. They would like her (visit) ______them the day after tomorrow.

8. He had hoped (get ) ______a letter in the mail today, but he was disappointed.

9. She is getting rather bored with (study) ______all weekend.

10. I am used to (take) ______the ferry every morning to get to work.

  1. Correct the mistakes below. There are 8 mistakes.
  1. Would you help me doing my homework, please?
  1. Carlos didn't really want paintingthe living room, but his aunt made him.
  1. Practicing every day will make you to become a better athlete.