Gerunds and Infinitives – Exercises

Gerunds and Infinitives

Exercise 1. Change the verb in brackets into the correct form (note that in some cases both forms can be correct).

1. He is determined _________________ (win) that race. 2. He lay in bed _________________ (plan) the days to come. 3. We went _________________ (run) in the morning. 4. Her fear of spiders made _________________ (travel) difficult. 5. They don't mind _________________ (wait) outside. 6. The problem is _________________ (get) there on time. 7. I am accustomed to _________________ (take care) of myself. 8. I want him _________________ (paint) the wall. 9. _________________ (be), or _________________ (not be), that is the question. 10. This guy is known for _________________ (break) the rules. 11. Sue enjoys _________________ (dance). 12. The advantages of _________________ (go) by train were clearly visible. 13. Your advice _________________ (plan) ahead was excellent. 14. Your addiction to _________________ (drink) will not serve you well. 15. I am pleased _________________ (meet) you.

Exercise 2. Change the verb in brackets into the correct form (note that in some cases both forms can be correct).

1. The government encourages _________________ (recycle). 2. She is tired of _________________ (wash) dishes every night. 3. He understood her _________________ (leave) so soon. 4. He went _________________ (fish) with his father. 5. He wants _________________ (take) the test. 6. Kelly offered _________________ (take) us home. 7. Her reaction to _________________ (win) the Oscar was a bit odd. 8. They want _________________ (play) with us. 9. I advised _________________ (start) the game. 10. Your support enabled us _________________ (finish) on time. 11. He denied _________________ (take) the car. 12. Russell was discouraged by _________________ (not win) that match. 13. I promised you _________________ (take care) of Jonathan. 14. His decision _________________ quit) was very surprising. 15. David is starting _________________ (work) there next week.

Exercise 3. Change the verb in brackets into the correct form (note that in some cases both forms can be correct).

1. I am trying _________________ the process of billing (bill). 2. I am very surprised _________________ (see) how nice she really is. 3. They plan _________________ (serve) hot dogs at the party. 4. They are eager _________________ (start). 5. He was proud _________________ (receive) such good reviews. 6. You seem _________________ (be) disappointed. 7. They stopped _________________ (fight). 8. How much is she prepared _________________ (pay)? 9. Jane chose _________________ (stay) at home. 10. Jane keeps _________________ (forget) her keys. 11. I heard her story about _________________ (run away) from the police. 12. I got Tailor _________________ (fix) the dish washer. 13. They would like _________________ (chat) for a while. 14. She told you _________________ (shut up). 15. We are beginning _________________ (see) the effects.

Exercise 4. Change the verb in brackets into the correct form (note that in some cases both forms can be correct).

1. My reasons for _________________ (accept) the position are well known. 2. My parents don't allow my sister _________________ (eat) much candy. 3. The frozen lake is likely _________________ (melt) soon. 4. We enjoy _________________ (watch) movies. 5. The opportunity _________________ see) Rome excited her. 6. We hope _________________ (be) ready soon. 7. This teacher doesn't permit students _________________ (speak) in class. 8. The doctor advised _________________ (rest) a couple of days. 9. We don't permit _________________ (park) outside. 10. They are addicted to _________________ (drink) Coke. 11. Laura keeps _________________ (repeat) the same sentence. 12. I need _________________ (talk) with my wife about it. 13. She asked _________________ (sit down). 14. She doesn't have enough time _________________ (have) two jobs. 15. She gets full credit for _________________ (rehabilitate) the neighborhood.