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Unit 6. Gerund vs. Infinitive

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

She avoided (tell) him about her plans.

a)

telling

b)

to tell

2.

1) I don't fancy (go) out tonight.

a)

going

b)

to go

c)

to going

3.

8) She helped me (carry) my suitcases

a)

carrying

b)

to carry

4.

I don't recommend (take) the bus - it takes forever!

a)

to be taking

b)

taking

c)

to take

5.

They plan (start) college in the autumn.

a)

starting

b)

to start

6.

Which verbs are usually followed by gerunds?

a)

avoid, look forward, suggest, deny

b)

decide, hesitate, learn, bother

c)

love, threaten, ask, help

7.

We intend (go) to the countryside this weekend.

a)

going

b)

to go

c)

to be gone

8.

It tends (rain) a lot in Scotland.

a)

to be raining

b)

to rain

9.

I would prefer you (come) early if you can.

a)

coming

b)

to come

c)

to be coming

10.

They made her ________ a new contract.

a)

sign

b)

signing

c)

to sign

11.

I don't mind _________ the washing up.

a)

to do

b)

do

c)

doing

12.

I'd like _______________ to the party but unfortunately I had to work.

a)

to go

b)

to be going

c)

to have gone

d)

to be gone

13.

I hate __________ what to do!

a)

to tell

b)

being told

c)

to have told

14.

He seems _____________ his new job.

a)

to have enjoyed

b)

to enjoy

c)

to be enjoying

15.

Which verbs are usually followed by infinitive?

a)

promise, pretend, tend

b)

aim, fail, happen

c)

allow, appreciate, anticipate

16.

We expect ______________ their decision soon.

a)

to be told

b)

to tell

c)

to have told

17.

We're having problems __________ the right material for you dress.

a)

to find

b)

to being found

c)

find

d)

finding

18.

It's important ____________ if you want to be sure of a seat.

a)

booking

b)

to book

c)

book