Thursday 9 April 2009

Exercise on Gerunds and Infinitives

Choose the right answer to complete the sentences

1. Dan enjoys (reading, to read) science fiction.

2. Cheryl suggested (to see,seeing) a movie after work.

3. I miss (working,to work) in the travel industry. Maybe I can get my old job back.

4. Where did you learn (speaking,to speak) Spanish? Was it in Spain or in Latin America?

5. Do you mind (helping,to help) me translate this letter?

6. He asked (to talk, talking) the store manager.

7. You've never mentioned (living, to live) in Japan before. How long did you live there?

8. If he keeps (to come,coming) to work late, he's going to get fired!

9. Debbie plans (studying,to study) abroad next year.

10. I agreed (helping, to help) Jack wash his car.

11. I hope (to graduate, graduating) from college next June.

12. The models practiced (to walk, walking) with a book balanced on their heads.

13. Mandy has promised (to take care, taking care) of our dog while we are on vacation.

14. Mr. Edwards chose (accepting,to accept) the management position in Chicago rather than the position in Miami.

15. I don't know what she wants (to do, doing) tonight. Why don't you ask her?

16. Frank offered (to help, helping) us paint the house.

17. Sandra decided (studying,to study) economics in London.

18. Witnesses reported (to see, seeing) the bank robber as he was climbing out of the second-story window.

19. Stephanie dislikes (working, to work) in front of a computer all day.

20. Mrs. Naidoo appears (to be, being) the most qualified person for the job.

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