Gerund and Infinitive exercises

Part I. Read the paragraph and fill in the blanks with the gerund or the infinitive form of the verbs given.

Last

night

we

went

to the

theater. I really enjoyed (a)………………………………………………….. a show on Broadway.

Now I want (b)………………………………………………….. to some art museums. Mike

misses (c)……………………………………….. in his own bed, but he’s having a good time. I

want to stay two more days, although Mike expects (d) ………………………………… on

Monday, so I guess we will. I hope you will consider (e) …………………………….. here with

me sometimes. I’ve always wanted (f)…………………………………. New York with you, and

now I know you’ll love it.

Part II. Select the choice that best represent the meaning of the following sentences.

1. I forgot to feed the dog.

a) I didn’t remember I had fed the dog b) I didn’t feed the dog.

2. I remember dancing all night at my wedding night.

a) I recall dancing that day. b) I made sure I didn’t forget to dance that day.

3. I regret lying to my parents. They don’t deserve it.

a) I wish I hadn’t lied. b) I’m sorry I have to lie to my parents.

a) read - play – see

b) go – record – sell

c) sleep – dream – eat

d) arrive – leave – get

e) come – live – play

f) drive – stop – visit

4. I made a mistake. Now, I have to stop painting.

a) I stopped painting in order to do something else. b) I stopped what I was doing in order to paint.

Part III. Complete the sentences for each situation using the gerund or the infinitive.

Part IV. Complete the paragraph. Write the gerund or the infinitive of the indicated verb.

I enjoy ……………………………… (play) the saxophone. I want ………………………………

(take) music lessons to learn to play better. I decided ……………………………… (study) the

She suggested ………………………………..

………………………………………………......

He denied …... ………………………………..

………………………………………………….

They arranged ………………………………..

…………………………………………………

He offered ….………………………………….

…………………………………………………...

They didn’t mind……………………………….

…………………………………………………

We could go to the movies.

What would you like to do? No, I didn’t.You broke the

window.

Let’s meet at 7:30.

Ok, fine.No, thanks. I can manage.

Can I carry those bags for you?

Can you wait a few minutes?

Sure, no problem.

saxophone because I love wind instruments. My music teacher encouraged me

……………………………… (learn) to read music. I managed ………………………………

(practice) every day. When I was 16, I quit ……………………………… (play) because I was

too busy. I realized that I missed ……………………………… (make) music, so I started again.

Now I want ……………………………… (ask) all my friends to my first concert.

Part V. Read the text carefully. Some of the lines are correct and some have a verb form

which does not correspond. If a line is correct, put a check () in the space provided. If a line

has a verb form that is not correct, write its correct form in the space provided.

WAYS YOU CAN QUIT TO SMOKE CIGARETTES

- Pick an exact date to quit smoking.

- Stop to smoke completely. Cut down is harder than stopping all at once.

- Avoid to be around other smokers, at least at the beginning.

- Start exercising daily because it can reduce stress.

- Try not to drink coffee. This may help too.

- Imagine to be a non-smoker. Positive mental images can help.

- Consider to join a support group.

- Don’t delay asking for help. Go to the doctor as soon as you can.

- Keep trying and don’t give up.