GERUNDS AND INFINITIVES LEVEL 4 UNIT 1

Rani enjoys _______ (read) books in her free time.

• to read

• reading

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'reading' because it follows the verb 'enjoy' which is typically followed by a gerund (verb+ing) to indicate an activity. 'To read' is an infinitive and does not fit in this context.

Tiara prefers _______ (watch) movies over TV shows.

• to watch

• watching

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'watching' because it follows the structure 'prefer + gerund (verb + ing)'. The phrase should read: 'I prefer watching movies over TV shows.' 'To watch' is incorrect in this context.

Indah is interested in _______ (learn) new languages.

• learning

• to learn

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'learning' because it follows the preposition 'interested in'. In English, we use the gerund form (verb+ing) after 'interested in'.

Ratna and Adi decided _______ (go) on a road trip this summer.

• going

• to go

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'to go' because it follows the verb 'decided'. In English, we use 'to' + base form of the verb (infinitive) after verbs like 'decide' to indicate intention.

Sari wants _______ (travel) to Europe next summer.

• to travel

• travelling

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'to travel' because it follows the verb 'wants' which requires the infinitive form. 'Travelling' is a gerund and does not fit the structure of the sentence.

Nisa loves _______ (cook) Italian food on weekends.

• to cook

• cooking

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'cooking' because it follows the verb 'loves' and functions as a gerund, indicating an activity he enjoys doing on weekends.

Ratna and Agus plan _______ (visit) the museum next month.

• visiting

• to visit

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'to visit' because it follows the structure 'plan to + verb' indicating an intention to do something in the future. 'Visiting' would not fit grammatically in this context.

Rani avoids _______ (eat) junk food for health reasons.

• to eat

• eating

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'eating' because it follows the verb 'avoids' in gerund form, indicating an action she refrains from for health reasons. 'To eat' would imply intention rather than avoidance.

Dian loves _______ (explore) new places during his vacations.

• to explore

• exploring

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'exploring' because it fits the structure of the sentence as a gerund, indicating an ongoing action. 'To explore' would imply a purpose rather than an activity we enjoy during vacations.

Nisa plans _______ (start) a new job next month.

• starting

• to start

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'to start' because it follows the verb 'plans'. In English, 'plan' is typically followed by the infinitive form of a verb, which is 'to start' in this case.