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Grammar: Infinitive and Gerund Revision

1 Write the translation of the verbs followed either by the infinitive or the gerund

agree -

make -

help -

continue -

start -

offer -

look forward -

begin -

try -

remember -

forget -

can't stand -

would prefer -

mind -

let -

avoid -

stop -

refuse -

finish -

can't bear -

would like -

2 Divide the verbs from ex.1 with the verb 'tell' in the infinitive or –ing form into the following groups

VERB + -ING

finish telling

VERB + INFINITIVE (with to)

VERB + INFINITIVE (without to)

help him tell

VERB + INFINITIVE (with to) or

-ING (no change in meaning)

VERB + INFINITIVE (with to) or

-ING (different meaning)

stop tellingstopped to tell

3 Match the names of the different infinitive forms with the examples

1 Present Infinitive

a to have sent

2 Perfect Infinitive

b to send

3 Present Continuous Infinitive

c to be sent

4 Perfect Continuous Infinitive

d to have been sending

5 Present Infinitive Passive

e to have been sent

6 Perfect Infinitive Passive

f to be sending

4 Choose the correct verb form

1 They made us (to follow / follow) them. 2 He tried to avoid (to crash / crashing) into the truck. 3 The Browns can't afford (to stay / staying) at the Ritz. 4 She finally managed (not to drop / not dropping) a ball while juggling. 5 The boy doesn't seem (to understand / understanding) what he has to do. 6 He kept (to avoid / avoiding) eye contact. 7 When she returned to the room, I couldn't help (to notice / noticing) that she'd smeared her lipstick. 8 I don't mind (to work / working) alone. 9 Emma suggested (to go / going) for a walk. 10 I'm glad he decided (to stay / staying). I'd hate (to see / seeing) him go.

5 Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the verbs in brackets (Infinitive or Gerund)

1 Don't forget …………… (do) your homework tonight. 2 Frank says he promises …………… (give up) …………… (smoke). 3 I'm finishing …………… (read) the article. 4 Cheer up and keep …………… (smile). 5 Bob wrote to me he was looking forward to …………… (see) us at Christmas. 6 I have no idea what …………… (choose) for a dessert. 7 How many times a week do you have ..…………… (go/shop)?