GERUNDS AND INFINITIVES
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
(QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS)
By Rumi Michael Leigh
Introduction
I would like to thank you for purchasing this book, "Gerunds and infinitives, things you should know (questions and answers)".
This book will help you understand, revise, and have a good general knowledge and understanding of gerunds and infinitives.
I hope you enjoy it!
Table of Contents
Part 1: Gerund and Infinitive exercises
Part 2: Gerund and Infinitive exercises
Part 3: Gerund and Infinitive exercises
Part 4: Gerund and Infinitive exercises
Part 5: Gerund and Infinitive exercises
Part 6: Gerund and Infinitive exercises
Part 7: Gerund and Infinitive exercises
Part 8: Gerund and Infinitive exercises
Part 9: Gerund and Infinitive exercises
Part 10: Gerund and Infinitive exercises
Part 11: Gerund and Infinitive exercises
Conclusion
Part 1: Gerund and Infinitive exercises
Exercise 1: Gerunds or Infinitives?
Questions
a) I enjoy __________ (swim) in the ocean.
b) Can you please __________ (send) me the report by email?
c) He wants __________ (study) abroad next year.
d) I don't like __________ (cook) very much.
e) They decided __________ (move) to a bigger house.
f) She needs __________ (buy) a new phone.
g) My parents always encouraged me __________ (read) a lot.
h) The doctor advised her __________ (take) some time off work.
i) I used to hate __________ (exercise) but now I love it.
j) She promised __________ (call) me as soon as she arrives.
Answers
a) swimming
b) to send
c) to study
d) cooking
e) to move
f) to buy
g) to read
h) to take
i) exercising
j) to call
Exercise 2: Gerunds or Infinitives?
Questions
a) She agreed __________ (help) him with his homework.
b) They decided __________ (paint) the house themselves.
c) I love __________ (listen) to music in my free time.
d) He refused __________ (eat) the broccoli.
e) I want __________ (learn) how to play the guitar.
f) She suggested __________ (go) to the cinema tonight.
g) We need __________ (book) a hotel for our vacation.
h) They enjoy __________ (spend) time together as a family.
i) He offered __________ (drive) us to the airport.
j) I am looking forward to __________ (see) you again.
Answers
a) to help
b) to paint
c) listening
d) to eat
e) to learn
f) going
g) to book
h) spending
i) to drive
j) seeing
Exercise 3: Gerunds or Infinitives?
Questions
a) I hate __________ (do) the dishes.
b) We hope __________ (find) a good restaurant for dinner.
c) He enjoys __________ (watch) football on Sundays.
d) They decided __________ (go) on a road trip this summer.
e) I need __________ (go) to the grocery store later.
f) She suggested __________ (meet) for lunch tomorrow.
g) He promised __________ (return) the money as soon as possible.
h) I love __________ (read) books before bed.
i) We plan __________ (visit) our grandparents this weekend.
j) She admitted __________ (make) a mistake.
Answers
a) doing
b) to find
c) watching
d) to go
e) to go
f) meeting
g) to return
h) reading
i) to visit
j) making
Exercise 4: Gerunds or Infinitives?
a) They suggested __________ (go) to the beach for the day.
b) I enjoy __________ (travel) to new places and experiencing different cultures.
c) He needs __________ (finish) his homework before he can go out.
d) She tried __________ (fix) the leaky faucet herself.
e) We decided __________ (take) a cooking class together.
f) I want __________ (learn) how to speak French fluently.
g) He remembered __________ (lock) the door before leaving the house.
h) I hate __________ (clean) the bathroom.
i) She offered __________ (help) him with his project.
j) They are excited __________ (move) to a new city.
Answers
a) to go
b) traveling
c) to finish
d) to fix
e) to take
f) to learn
g) to lock
h) cleaning
i) to help
j) to move
Exercise 5: Gerunds or Infinitives?
Questions
a) I don't mind __________ (wait) a few more minutes.
b) She enjoys __________ (play) tennis on the weekends.
c) They need __________ (buy) some groceries for the week.
d) He tried __________ (convince) her to come to the party.
e) I want __________ (improve) my cooking skills.
f) She suggested __________ (go) for a walk after dinner.
g) We plan __________ (take) a trip to Europe next year.
h) He loves __________ (watch) movies on the weekends.
i) They offered __________ (help) us move to our new apartment.
j) I hate __________ (be) late for appointments.
Answers
a) waiting
b) playing
c) to buy
d) to convince
e) to improve
f) going
g) to take
h) watching
i) to help
j) being
Exercise 6: Gerunds or Infinitives?
Questions
a) I need __________ (study) for my exam tomorrow.
b) She enjoys __________ (listen) to classical music in the evening.
c) They decided __________ (visit) the art museum downtown.
d) He wants __________ (learn) how to surf this summer.
e) I hate __________ (clean) the litter box.
f) She suggested __________ (watch) a movie instead of going out.
g) We plan __________ (visit) our friends in Chicago next month.
h) He loves __________ (play) video games with his friends.
i) They offered __________ (drive) us to the concert.
j) I am excited __________ (start) my new job next week.
Answers
a) to study
b) listening
c) to visit
d) to learn
e) cleaning
f) watching
g) to visit
h) playing
i) to drive
j) to start
Exercise 7: Gerunds or Infinitives?
Questions
a) I love __________ (read) books in my free time.
b) They suggested __________ (go) to the beach for the weekend.
c) He wants __________ (become) a doctor when he grows up.
d) I don't like __________ (clean) the kitchen after dinner.
e) She needs __________ (get) a good night's sleep.
f) We plan __________ (take) a trip to the mountains in the fall.
g) He enjoys __________ (listen) to podcasts while he works out.
h) I hate __________ (drive) in heavy traffic.
i) They offered __________ (help) us move into our new apartment.
j) She suggested __________ (meet) at the coffee shop for a chat.
Answers
a) reading
b) to go
c) to become
d) cleaning
e) to get
f) to take
g) listening
h) driving
i) to help
j) meeting
Exercise 8: Gerunds or Infinitives?
Questions
a) She suggested __________ (go) to the movies tonight.
b) I enjoy __________ (cook) dinner for my friends.
c) They decided __________ (sell) their old car and buy a new one.
d) He wants __________ (improve) his English speaking skills.
e) I hate __________ (do) the laundry.
f) She needs __________ (make) a doctor's appointment.
g) We plan __________ (take) a trip to the beach this summer.
h) He loves __________ (play) basketball with his friends.
i) They offered __________ (pick) us up from the airport.
j) I am looking forward to __________ (graduate) next year.
Answers
a) to go
b) cooking
c) to sell
d) to improve
e) doing
f) to make
g) to take
h) playing
i) to pick
j) graduating
Exercise 9: Gerunds or Infinitives?
Questions
a) I don't mind __________ (wait) in line for a few minutes.
b) She enjoys __________ (read) mystery novels on the weekends.
c) They decided __________ (renovate) their old house instead of buying a new one.
d) He wants __________ (learn) how to play the guitar.
e) I hate __________ (wash) the dishes.
f) She suggested __________ (go) for a hike in the mountains.
g) We plan __________ (visit) our relatives in Texas next month.
h) He loves __________ (watch) soccer games on TV.
i) They offered __________ (help) us move to our new apartment.
j) I need __________ (study) for my math test next week.
Answers
a) waiting
b) reading
c) to renovate
d) to learn
e) washing
f) going
g) to visit
h) watching
i) to help
j) to study
Exercise 10: Gerunds or Infinitives?
Questions
a) She suggested __________ (go) out for dinner tonight.
b) I enjoy __________ (listen) to podcasts while I commute.
c) They decided __________ (buy) a new house in the suburbs.
d) He wants __________ (travel) to Japan next year.
e) I hate __________ (clean) the bathroom.
f) She needs __________ (make) a grocery list for the week.
g) We plan __________ (visit) the national park in the spring.
h) He loves __________ (play) video games with his friends.
i) They offered __________ (drive) us to the airport.
j) I am excited __________ (start) my own business someday.
Answers
