Gerunds Infinitives Causatives

Which of the following verbs typically takes a gerund (-ing form) as its object?

• decide

• enjoy

• hope

• plan

Choose the verb that usually takes an infinitive (to + infinitive form) as its object.

• suggest

• avoid

• afford

• finish

Which sentence correctly uses a gerund?

• She avoided to talk about the issue.

• He's finished writing the report.

• They decided to leaving early.

• We plan to going on a trip.

Select the sentence that correctly uses an infinitive.

• She can't stand to wait in long lines.

• He misses playing with his old band.

• They discussed about to moving a new city.

• We recommend to take the earlier flight.

Which verb can take both a gerund and an infinitive with a change in meaning?

• begin

• prefer

• remember

• start

Identify the sentence where the verb is correctly followed by a gerund.

• They agreed to meeting at noon.

• She suggested visiting the museum.

• He hopes to see you soon.

• I plan to learning a new language.

Choose the sentence where the verb is correctly followed by an infinitive.

• We enjoyed to watch the movie.

• She needs to call her mom.

• They finished to clean the house.

• He avoided to answer the question.

Which of the following verbs does NOT typically take a gerund?

• deny

• involve

• seem

• miss

Select the sentence that incorrectly uses a gerund or infinitive.

• I can't risk taking too much.

• They would like to go to Italy next summer.

• He admitted to steal the money.

• We look forward to seeing you.

Which sentence correctly uses both a gerund and an infinitive?

• She stopped to smoke because it was harming her health.

• He forgot buying milk on his way home.

• They agreed to meet and spent two hours walking around the park.

• We plan going to the beach and to swim all day.