GERUND/INFINITIVE
Complete the sentences with to + infinitive or verb + -ing
1 I hope __________________ my studies this year (to finish)
2 She promised ___________________me (write)
3 My boss postponed __________________a decision about my promotion (make)
4 I learned ________________English at school (speak)
5 My girlfriend dislikes__________________ the dishes (wash)
6 I like______________________up early, especially on Monday (get)
7 The police pretended ____________________the terrorist at the border (arrest)
8 The thief admitted ___________________ the bag (steal)
9 Every morning my dad likes_________________ the newspaper during his breakfast (read)
10 Forgive me for _______________you but your boss wants to see you immediately (interrupt)
11 I imagine ______________a sailing boat and travelling around the world (have)
12 She decided ____________________her holidays in Italy (spend)
13 When the teacher entered the classroom the students stopped________________a noise (make)
14 Driving so fast he risks___________________an accident (have)
15 The company postponed ___________________its American franchise (sell)
16 The fire brigade decided ___________________ the fire with two helicopters (extinguish)
17 My sister agrees ____________________me money for my new house (lend)
18 I will be tired _______________________-with you. (go)
19 ________________books is an excellent way of ________________imagination. (read/improve)
20 You must remember___________________your mum before leaving (call)
21 Craig used this room _____________________ a playroom. (make)
22 Stephanie loves_______________________in restaurants.(eat)
23 Angeles and Craig hope ___________________to India next year. (go)
24 When I retire I’m going to learn __________________the saxophone.(play)
25 My crazy dentist wanted _____________ all of my teeth! (take)
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26 It’s difficult __________________a good builder in Valencia. (find)
27 _________________a nap is less popular in Europe, but more popular in developing countries.
(have)
28 It was difficult, but Harry managed ________________a coffee without ______________brandy.
(drink/add)
29 I haven’t got any change. Would you mind ________________me a Euro for the coffee machine?
(lend)
30 Finally, at the age of 49, Danny decided__________________married.(get)
31 Have you finished _________________the computer? (use)
32 My mum stopped____________________meat because she wants to be a vegetarian. (eat)
33 We were surprised ________________that you’ve sold your flat. (see)
34 It’s always better_________________before you buy something expensive.(think)
35 Do you enjoy________________with your friends? (go)
36 Dan’s very good at___________________ women, but he’s very bad at
_____________relationships.
(meet/keep)
37 Michael isn’t happy_________________Coca Cola because it’s bad for his teeth.(drink)
38 ‘Have you ever thought of _________________ a language school?’ asked Craig.(attend)
39 Pepito wanted _______________English, but he couldn’t afford ______________ the CD ROM.
(learn/buy)
40 _____________a car is only permitted when you are 18. (drive)
41 David is sad____________________goodbye to his friends. (say)
42 I promised ____________________for you at the station. (wait)
43 I remember________________________with my friend in the park when we were kids. (play)
44 Ann forgot___________________her mum and called her again to tell her the same thing. (call)
45 He stopped___________________more milk because he didn’t have enough for breakfast. (buy)
46 They are going to live to England___________________their English. (improve)
47 It is too complicate ____________________it without _______________help. (do/have)
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48 My friend is waiting for____________________the exam results. (get)
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