Gerund vs. Infinitive 1

I remember ______________ a terrible interview at the time.

• to have

• having

• have

The boss is reluctant __________ the workers a rise.

• to give

• give

• giving

We saw you ____________ to the managers about a pay rise.

• to talk

• talk

• talking

Robert insisted on ___________ one hour more.

• to stay

• stay

• staying

You can ________for a summer job to enrich your CV.

• apply

• to apply

• applying

Jane wanted ___________ some work experience while in High School.

• to get

• get

• getting

After prepositions we tend to use ...

• the infinitive (with to)

• the bare infinitive (without to).

• the gerund (ing-form).

After modal verbs we use ...

• the infinitive (with to)

• the bare infinitive (without to)

• the gerund (ing-form)

In a job interview you should avoid ___________ too personal.

• to be

• be

• being

He has learned ___________ his anxiety at job interviews.

• to control

• control

• controlling