Exercises on The Gerund/ The Infinitive/ The Bare Infinitive
методическая разработка по английскому языку (10 класс) на тему

GERUND - INFINITIVE        GI  2

Gerund or Infinitive - Fill in the correct form.

1.   Mary enjoys ___________________  to music. (listen)

2.   I don’t mind ___________________  the washing up. (do)

3.   Irregular verbs are not easy ___________________  . (remember)

4.   Mathew is really good at ___________________  . (cook)

5.   She waited ___________________  a movie ticket. (buy)

6.   The doctor encouraged his patients ___________________   healthy food. (eat)

7.   My flat is easy ___________________  . (find)

8.   She is interested in ___________________  a doctor. (become)

9.   He is saving money ___________________  a new car. (buy)

10. When I met her I couldn’t help ___________________  her. (hug)

11. My favorite hobby is ___________________  . (cook)

12. My father helped me ___________________  my homework. (do)

13. I’m sick of ___________________  hamburgers every day. (eat)

14. It is important ___________________  the net for more information. (surf)

15. She advised me ___________________  a doctor as soon as possible. (see)

16. I don’t feel like ___________________  English today. (study)

17. Isabel got Mike ___________________  her car (wash)

18. ___________________  sport every day is good for your health. (do)

19. At last they decided ___________________  the apartment. (rent)

20. I pretended ___________________  asleep. (be)

21. Sheila stopped ___________________  hello to her friends. (say)

22. It’s no use ___________________  over spilt milk. (cry)

23. The following questions are easy ___________________  . (answer)

24. She told us where ___________________  the necessary material. (find)

25. Would you mind ___________________  this letter for me? (post)

26. They suggested ___________________  by bus. (travel)

27. We plan ___________________  to Europe this summer(go)

28. It was hard for her ___________________  smoking. (quit)

29. We were all happy about ___________________  the New Year in Vienna. (celebrate)

30. It seems difficult ___________________  everything about the topic. (know)

31. Just avoid ___________________  unnecessary mistakes. (make)

32. Can you imagine ___________________  my car before we leave? (finish)

33. We are used ___________________  up early in the morning. (get)

34. She enjoys ___________________  . (paint)

35. I forgot ___________________  the door when I left. (lock)

36. I regret ___________________  you that your application was rejected. (inform)

37. We intend ___________________  you next spring. (visit)

38. I decided ___________________  more often. (exercise)

39. Mary keeps ___________________  about her problems. (talk)

40. Ireland doesn’t allow ___________________  in bars. (smoke)

41. Nancy seemed ___________________  disappointed. (be)

42. I can’t bear ___________________  so much responsibility. (have)

43. She is fond of ___________________  picnics. (have)

44. She promised ___________________  smoking. (stop)

45. They urge their citizens ___________________  more waste. (recycle)

46. John is thinking about ___________________  abroad. (study)

47. She considered ___________________  to New York. (move)

48. The aquarium needs ___________________  . (clean)

49. Tom agrees ___________________  me. (help)

50. She warned him ___________________  late. (not be)

GERUND - INFINITIVEGI

Gerund or Infinitive - Fill in the correct form.

1.  I can’t imagine __________________  at home. (work)

2.  We have decided against __________________  a new car. (buy)

3.  She seems __________________  her new job. (like)

4.  The students hope __________________  the exam. (pass)

5.  He won’t go by plane. He is afraid of __________________  . (fly)

6.  I am lazy. I don’t feel like __________________  any work. (do)

7.  Remember __________________  the letter. Otherwise they won’t get it by Saturday.
        (post)

8.  Have you ever learned how __________________  such a plane? (fly)

9.  They were too lazy __________________  out with us. (go)

10. I always enjoy __________________  to my grandfather. He always tells me great stories.
        (talk)

11. I’m very interested in __________________  French. (learn)

12. My pen friend is coming next Friday. I’m really looking forward __________________  her.
        (meet)

13. Don’t you mind __________________  away from your family for such a long time? (be)

14. The children promised __________________  back by nine. (be)

15. I wanted to go alone but Joe insisted on __________________  with me. (come)

16. Tom offered __________________  me home. (bring)

17. Why not __________________  a weekend in Scotland? (spend)

18. I’m sorry I can’t come to your party but thank you for __________________  me. (invite)

19. Our neighbors apologized for __________________  such noise. (make)

20. Paris is always worth __________________  to. (travel)

21. I’m sure I gave him back the money. I remember __________________  it back to him.
        (give)

22. She eventually managed __________________  her bike. (repair)

23. Would you like __________________  a cup of coffee? (drink)

24. There’s no point in __________________  the matter. He has already made his decision.
        (discuss)

25. I prefer __________________  to skiing. (snowboard)

26. Do you mind __________________  Anita to the doctor? (bring)

27. It is difficult __________________  him. (understand)

28. We had difficulties __________________  your house. (find)

29. They decided __________________  Tennis in the afternoon. (play)

30. We expect him __________________  us on Sunday. (join)

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)

16. I crossed the road without ________________  . (look)

17. We advised her ________________  a year abroad. (not spend)

18. I always dreamed of ________________  in a small house by the seaside. (live)

19. She made us ________________  for hours. (wait)

20. She learned ________________  pupils with respect. (treat)

21. I couldn’t help ________________  when I saw the bride in the beautiful white dress. (cry)

22. My uncle has given up ________________  and now he prefers ________________  .
        (smoke, eat)

23. He wasn’t used ________________  on the right side of the road. (drive)

24. Would you rather ________________  to a restaurant or eat at home. (go)

25. There was a fence ________________  people from walking on the grass. (walk)

26. I agreed ________________  him if he is in trouble. (help)

27. I’m too old ________________  my habits now. (change)

28. Please stop ________________  . You’re making me nervous. (whisper)

29. He was silly enough ________________  into the pond without ________________  first.
        (dive, look)

30. I enjoy ________________  alone. I never feel lonely. (be)

Fill in the gerund with the correct preposition.

1.  She is looking forward _________________ his aunt in Chicago. (visit)

2.  My wife is keen _________________ pop songs. (sing)

3.  His mother was excited _________________ to Africa. (go)

4.  The secretary carried _________________ the letter. (type)

5.  The construction workers worried _________________ their jobs. (lose)

6.  They tried to cope _________________ in bad weather. (work)

7.  The pupil is known _________________ problems. (cause)

8.  My wife apologized _________________ late. (be)

9.  The teacher always keeps _________________ his timetable. (complain)

10. I insisted _________________ the dog for a walk myself. (take)

11. The teenager is addicted _________________ TV. (watch)

12. The actor is famous _________________ crazy once in a while. (be)

13. The money will be devoted _________________ the environment. (protect)

14. The au-pair succeeds _________________ the children busy for some time. (keep)

15. He blamed me _________________ the CD player. (damage)

16. George Clooney is proud _________________ in humanitarian projects. (take part)

17. I’m tired _________________ the same things over and over again. (repeat)

18. She said she was sorry _________________ the vase. (break)

19. She is scared _________________ alone at night. (be)

20. I’m very excited _________________ tomorrow’s game. (attend)

21. Jamie is sick _________________ hamburgers all the time. (eat)

22. She ran away _________________ behind her. (look)

23. The hikers are worried _________________ enough water. (not have)

24. We are accustomed _________________ our own bath. (have)

25. He has a habit _________________ in the morning. (smoke)

26. The main disadvantage _________________ is that planes are often delayed. (fly)

27. Her reputation _________________ difficult games is well-known. (win)

28. My sister has got a talent _________________ languages. (learn)

29. He took credit _________________ the goal. (score)

30. She has a lot of experience _________________ with mentally ill patients. (deal)

Gerund or Infinitive - Fill in the correct form.

1.  They are likely __________________ up at any time. (show)

2.  The man denied __________________ the crime. (commit)

3.  Their memories of __________________ in Africa will stay with them forever. (travel)

4.  He has always been afraid of __________________. (fly)

5.         __________________ is good for your health. (swim)

6.  Would you mind __________________ me the sugar. (pass)

7.  She promised __________________ the report as soon as possible. (read)

8.  I had a hard time __________________ the situation to my husband. (explain)

9.  She had some problems __________________ without glasses. (read)

10. Paul gave up __________________ five years ago. (smoke)

11. What about __________________ to the zoo tomorrow? (go)

12. Barca __________________ in winning the Spanish championship. (succeed)

13. They had fun __________________. (ski)

14. My friend was happy __________________ me at the party. (see)

15. He was ashamed __________________ that he had lied. (admit)

16. It was very kind of you __________________ me. (help)

17. She always wastes her time __________________ bad books. (read)

18. We had no problem __________________ from the airport to the train station. (drive)

19. She hadn’t expected this task __________________ so difficult. (be)

20. It’s no use __________________ a taxi. We’ll be late anyway. (take)

21. Don’t forget __________________ the document as soon as you are finished. (sign)

22. She made me __________________ like a real man. (feel)

23. __________________ video games all the time is very boring. (play)

24. She is fond of __________________ comics. (read)

25. Alvaro admitted __________________ during the English test. (cheat)

26. The teacher reminded us __________________ irregular verbs. (learn)

27. The boy refused __________________ what his mother said. (do)

28. Brenda really hates __________________. (study)

29. I used __________________ basketball during my college years. (play)

30. How long does it take you __________________ to the university? (walk)

Gerund or Infinitive - Fill in the correct form.

1.   We encouraged her __________________  (succeed in )  __________________  (become) a top
        player.

2.   It's no good __________________  (force) him to go with us.

3.   I promised __________________  (care) for the cat but I'm not much good at __________________
        (babysit).

4.   The people thanked me for __________________  (offer) __________________  (help) them.

5.   I begged her __________________  (not accuse) me of __________________  (ruin) her hairstyle
        by __________________  (try) __________________  (kiss) her.

6.   It is not worth __________________  (help) him  __________________  (do) the job.

7.   I let him __________________  (choose) between __________________  (fly) and
        __________________  (take) the train.

8.   The film was really worth __________________  (see) so we made Mary __________________

(go) to the movies with us.

9.   Her forced us __________________  (accept) his offer by __________________  (raise) it by 5 %.

10. Normally I enjoy __________________  (go) out but today I'd prefer __________________  (stay)
        indoors.

11. She promised __________________  (not object) to his __________________  (smoke).

12. They continued __________________  (eat) after the interruption.

13. I am not in the habit of __________________  (smoke) in the car.

14. Ann reminded me __________________  (finish) my work on time.

15. He'd better __________________  (get) used to __________________  (work) harder.

16. I am capable of __________________  (stand) on my head and __________________  (play) the
        saxophone.

17. You'd better __________________  (start) __________________  (dig) the garden.

18. I expected someone __________________  (pick) up these papers.

19. The Romans were quite happy about Hannibal __________________  (not attack) Rome.

20. It was interesting __________________  (watch) our cat __________________  (play).

21. We have taught our children __________________  (wash) their hands before
        __________________  (eat).

22. __________________  (write) letters is more boring than __________________  (phone).

23. Jack decided __________________  (have) a break from work.

24. I refused __________________  (speak) with them.

25. We agreed __________________  (meet) them at the airport.

26. There is no sense in __________________  (earn) more money than you can __________________
        (spend).

27. They made us __________________  (leave) the campsite after __________________  (make) such
        a mess.

28. "Do you mind __________________  (work) overtime ?, " asked the boss

29. She has never known how __________________  (fry) a steak.

30. The doctor made him __________________  (promise) __________________  (reduce) his
        __________________  (smoke).