To infinitive or gerund?

_____ (decide) to buy fair trade coffee means you are contributing to a better world.

• deciding

• to decide

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9: gerund as a subject

I would like _____ (learn) more about the fair trade movement.

• learning

• to learn

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2: to infinitive after would like, wish, want etc.

Farmers practice sustainable methods in order _____ (protect) the environment.

• protecting

• to protect

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3: to infinitive to express purpose

Do you know how _____ (identify) fair trade coffee when shopping?

• identifying

• to identify

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4: to infinitive after questions words like how, what etc.

It's essential _____ (be) conscious of the choices we make as consumers.

• being

• to be

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5: to infinitive after adjectives

The process of _____ (certify) fair trade coffee ensures that farmers receive a fair income.

• certifying

• to certify

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12: gerund after noun + preposition

The first step _____ (support) fair trade is understanding its principles and goals.

• supporting

• to support

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6: to infinitive after nouns

_____ (buy) fair trade coffee is a simple way to make a difference.

• buying

• to buy

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9: gerund as a subject

He's interested in _____ (explore) different coffee beans and their origins.

• exploring

• to explore

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11: gerund after adjective + preposition

She has a passion for _____ (promote) ethical consumption and fair trade practices.

• promoting

• to promote

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12: gerund after noun + preposition