Gerunds and infinitives

Complete the sentence with a gerund or infinitive:

I suggest _____ a taxi to the airport tomorrow. It'll be much quicker.(take)

Complete the sentence with a gerund or infinitive:

Even though the snow was really deep, we managed _____ to the local shop and back. (drive)

Complete the sentence with a gerund or infinitive:

We'd better __ some shopping - there isn't much food for the weekend. (do)

Complete the sentence with a gerund or infinitive:

I'm very impatient. I can't stand _____ in queues. (wait)

Complete the sentence with a gerund or infinitive:

Do you feel like ____ to the gym with me? (come)

I'll never forget ____ the Grand Canyon for the first time.

• to see

• seeing

Answer explanation

forget + gerund = you did something and you won't forget it.

I need _____ the helpline. My computer has crashed.

• to call

• calling

I must have my keys somewhere. I remember _____ the door this morning.

• to lock

• locking

Answer explanation

remember + gerund = you do something and then you remember it.

I had to run home because I had forgotten ____ the oven off.

• to turn

• turning

Answer explanation

Forget + infinitive= you didn't remember to do something

Our house needs _____. Do you know any good painters?

• to paint

• painting

Answer explanation

need + gerund is a passive construction