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100 Questions infinitive VS Gerund

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

It was a nice day so we decided (a)   for a walk(go)

2.

It´s a nice day. Does anyone fancy (a)   for a walk?(go)

3.

I'm not in a hurry. I don't mind (a)   (wait)

4.

They don't have much money. They can't afford (a)   out very often.(go)

5.

I wish that dog would stop (a)   It's driving me mad.(bark)

6.

Our neighbour threatened (a)   the police if we didn't stio the noise.(call)

7.

We were hungry, so I suggested (a)   dinner earlier. (have)

8.

Hurry up! I don't want to risk (a)   the train(miss)

9.

I'm still looking for a job but I hope (a)   something soon(find)

10.

Make a new sentence using the verb in brackets

You've lost weight(seem)

(a)  

11.

Make a new sentence using the verb in brackets

You know a lot of people.(seem)

(a)  

12.

Make a new sentence using the verb in brackets

My English is getting better(seem)

(a)  

13.

Make a new sentence using the verb in brackets

That car has broken down(appear)

(a)  

14.

Make a new sentence using the verb in brackets

David forgets things (tend)

(a)  

15.

Make a new sentence using the verb in brackets

They have solved the problem(claim)

(a)  

16.

I've never benn to Iceland, but I'd like (a)   there(go)

17.

I'm in a difficult position. What do you advise me (a)   ?(do)

18.

The film was very sad. It made me (a)   (cry)

19.

Diane's parents always encouraged her (a)   hard at school(study)

20.

I don't recommend (a)   in that restaurant. The food is terrible(eat)

21.

She said the letter was personal and wouldn't let me (a)   it(read)

22.

We are not allowed (a)   personal phone calls at work(make)

23.

'I don't think Alex likes me'

'What makes you (a)   that(think)

24.

Pet the verbs into the correct form, -ing or to...... Sometimes either form is possible

They denied...........the money

a)

steal

b)

stealing

25.

Pet the verbs into the correct form, -ing or to...... Sometimes either form is possible

I don'e enjoy............very much

a)

driving

b)

to drive

26.

Pet the verbs into the correct form, -ing or to...... Sometimes either form is possible

I don't want........out tonight. I'm too tired.

a)

to go

b)

going

27.

Pet the verbs into the correct form, -ing or to...... Sometimes either form is possible

I can't afford...........out tonight. I don't have enough money.

a)

to go

b)

going

28.

Pet the verbs into the correct form, -ing or to...... Sometimes either form is possible

Has it stopped........yet?

a)

raining

b)

to rain

29.

Pet the verbs into the correct form, -ing or to...... Sometimes either form is possible

Our team was unlucky to lose the game. We deserved.......

a)

to win

b)

wining

30.

Pet the verbs into the correct form, -ing or to...... Sometimes either form is possible

Why do you keep.......me questions? Can't you leave me alone?

a)

asking

b)

to ask

31.

Pet the verbs into the correct form, -ing or to...... Sometimes either form is possible

Please stop........me questions!

a)

asking

b)

to ask

32.

Pet the verbs into the correct form, -ing or to...... Sometimes either form is possible

I refuse......any more questions!

a)

to answer

b)

answering

33.

Pet the verbs into the correct form, -ing or to...... Sometimes either form is possible

One of the boys admitted........the window

a)

breaking

b)

to break

34.

Pet the verbs into the correct form, -ing or to...... Sometimes either form is possible

The boy's father promised.....for the window to be repaired.

a)

to pay

b)

paying

35.

Pet the verbs into the correct form, -ing or to...... Sometimes either form is possible

If the company continues........money, the factory may be closed

a)

losing

b)

to lose

36.

Pet the verbs into the correct form, -ing or to...... Sometimes either form is possible

Does Sarah know about the meeting?' No, I forgot.........her'

a)

to tell

b)

telling

37.

Pet the verbs into the correct form, -ing or to...... Sometimes either form is possible

The baby began......in the middle of the night(cry)

a)

crying

b)

to cry

38.

Pet the verbs into the correct form, -ing or to...... Sometimes either form is possible

Julia has been ill, but now she's beginning.......better

a)

to get

b)

getting

39.

Pet the verbs into the correct form, -ing or to...... Sometimes either form is possible

I've enjoyed..........you. I hope.......you again soon

a)

meeting, seeing

b)

meeting, to see

40.

Complete each sentece with a verb in the corret form, -ing or to....

Please remember.......... the door when you go out(lock)

(a)  

41.

Complete each sentece with a verb in the corret form, -ing or to....

You lent me some money a few months ago.

'Did I? Ar you sure? I don't remember......you any money(lend)

(a)  

42.

Complete each sentece with a verb in the corret form, -ing or to....

Did you remember........your sister?

Oh no, I completely forgot. I'll phone her tomorrow.

(a)  

43.

Complete each sentece with a verb in the corret form, -ing or to....

When you see Steve, remember.......him my regards.

(a)  

44.

Complete each sentece with a verb in the corret form, -ing or to....

Someone must have taken my bag. I clearly remember.....it by the window and now it has gone.

(a)  

45.

Complete each sentece with a verb in the corret form, -ing or to....

I believe that what I said was fair. I don't regret........it.

(a)  

46.

Complete each sentece with a verb in the corret form, -ing or to....

I knew they were in trouble, but I regret.......I did nothing to help them.

(a)  

47.

Complete each sentece with a verb in the corret form, -ing or to....

Ben joined the company nine years ago. He became assistant manager after two years and a few years later he went on......manager of the company. (become)

(a)  

48.

Complete each sentece with a verb in the corret form, -ing or to....

I can'r go on.......here any more. I want a different job.

(a)  

49.

Complete each sentece with a verb in the corret form, -ing or to....

When I came into the room, Liz was reading a newspaper. She looked up and said hello, and then went on.....her newspaper

(a)  

50.

Complete each sentece with a verb in the corret form, -ing or to....

I was very tired. I tried........(keep) my eyes open, but I coudln't

(a)  

51.

Complete each sentece with a verb in the corret form, -ing or to....

I rang the doorbell, but there was no answer. Then I tried.......(knock) on the door, but there was still no asnwer.

(a)  

52.

Complete each sentece with a verb in the corret form, -ing or to....

We tried.........(put) the fire out but the without success. We had to call the fire brigade.

(a)  

53.

Complete each sentece with a verb in the corret form, -ing or to....

Sue needed to borrow some money. She tried.......(ask) Gerry, but he was short of money too.

(a)  

54.

Complete each sentece with a verb in the corret form, -ing or to....

I tried........(reach) the shelf, but I wasn't tall enough.

(a)  

55.

Complete each sentece with a verb in the corret form, -ing or to....

Please leave me alone. I'm trying......(concentrate)

(a)  

56.

Complete each sentece with a verb in the corret form, -ing or to....

I need a change. I need........(go) away for a while.

(a)  

57.

Complete each sentece with a verb in the corret form, -ing or to....

My grandmother isn't able to look after herself any more. She needs........(look) after.

(a)  

58.

Complete each sentece with a verb in the corret form, -ing or to....

The windows are dirty. They need.......(clean)

(a)  

59.

Complete each sentece with a verb in the corret form, -ing or to....

Your hair is getting is very long. It needs.........(cut)

(a)  

60.

Complete each sentece with a verb in the corret form, -ing or to....

You don't need.......(iron) that shirt. It doesn't need.........(iron)

(a)  

61.

Complete each sentece with a verb in the corret form, -ing or to....

They were talking very loudly. I couldn't help........(overhear)

(a)  

62.

Complete each sentece with a verb in the corret form, -ing or to....

Can you help me........(get) the dinner ready?

(a)  

63.

Complete each sentece with a verb in the corret form, -ing or to....

He looks so funny. Whenever I see hi,, I can't help.........(smile)

(a)  

64.

Complete each sentece with a verb in the corret form, -ing or to....

The fine weather helped.......(make) it a very enjoyable holiday.

(a)  

65.

Complete each sentece with a verb in the corret form, -ing or to....

It's good to visit other places- I enjoy...........(travel)

(a)  

66.

Complete each sentece with a verb in the corret form, -ing or to....

Would you like.........down?- No, thanks. I''ll stand

(a)  

67.

Complete each sentece with a verb in the corret form, -ing or to....

I'm not quite ready yet. Would you mind........a little longer?(wait)

(a)  

68.

Complete each sentece with a verb in the corret form, -ing or to....

When I was a child, I hated........ to bed early

(a)  

69.

Complete each sentece with a verb in the corret form, -ing or to....

When I have to catch a train, I' always worried that I'll miss it. So I like......to the station in plenty of time.

(a)  

70.

Complete each sentece with a verb in the corret form, -ing or to....

I enjoy.......busy. I don't like it when there's nothing to do.

(a)  

71.

Complete each sentece with a verb in the corret form, -ing or to....

I would love.........to your wedding, but I'm afraid it isn't possible.

(a)  

72.

Complete each sentece with a verb in the corret form, -ing or to....

I don't like........in this part of town. I want to move somewhere else.

(a)  

73.

Complete each sentece with a verb in the corret form, -ing or to....

Do you have a minute? I'd like........to you about something.

(a)  

74.

Complete each sentece with a verb in the corret form, -ing or to....

Id there's bad news and good news, I like.........the bad news first.

(a)  

75.

Complete the sentences with a suitable word. Use only one word each time.

We ran ten kilometres without (a)  

76.

Complete the sentences with a suitable word. Use only one word each time.

He left the hoter without (a)   his bill.

77.

Complete the sentences with a suitable word. Use only one word each time.

It's a nice morning. How about (a)   for a walk?

78.

Complete the sentences with a suitable word. Use only one word each time.

We were able to translate the letter into English without (a)   a dictionary.

79.

Complete the sentences with a suitable word. Use only one word each time.

Before (a)   to bed, I like to have a hot drink.

80.

Complete the sentences with a suitable word. Use only one word each time.

It was a long journey. I was very tired after (a)   on a train for 36 hours.

81.

Complete the sentences with a suitable word. Use only one word each time.

After (a)   the same job for ten yeras, I felt I needed a change.

82.

Complete the sentences with a suitable word. Use only one word each time.

We lost our way because we went straight on instead of (a)   left.

83.

Complete the sentences with a suitable word. Use only one word each time.

I like these photographs you took. You're good at (a)   photographs

84.

Complete the sentences with a suitable word. Use only one word each time.

It's a waste of money (a)   things you don't need.

85.

Complete the sentences with a suitable word. Use only one word each time.

Every morning i spend about an hour (a)   the newspaper

86.

Complete the sentences with a suitable word. Use only one word each time.

What's Sue doing?

She going away tomorrow, so she's busy (a)  

87.

Complete the sentences with a suitable word. Use only one word each time.

I think you waste too much time (a)   television.

88.

Complete the sentences with a suitable word. Use only one word each time.

There's a beautiful view from that hill. It's worth (a)   to the top.

89.

Complete the sentences with a suitable word. Use only one word each time.

It's no use (a)   for the job. I know I wouldn't get it.

90.

Complete the sentences with a suitable word. Use only one word each time.

Just stay calm. There's no point in (a)   angry.

91.

We listened to the old man........ his story from beginning to end.

a)

tell

b)

telling

92.

Listen! Can you hear a a baby.......?

a)

crying

b)

cry

93.

I looked out of the window and saw Dan......his bike along the road.

a)

riding

b)

ride

94.

I thought I heard somebody (a)   'Hi', so I looked round.

95.

We saw two men......across the garden and.......through an open window into the house.

a)

run, climb

b)

running, climbing

96.

Everybody heard the bomb........It was a tremendous noise.

a)

explode

b)

exploding

97.

Oh! I can feel something........up my leg! It must be an insect.

a)

crawling

b)

crawl

98.

I heard somebody........the door in the middle of the night. It woke me up.

a)

slam

b)

slamming

99.

When we got home we found a cat.........on the kitchen table.

a)

sleeping

b)

sleep

100.

I didn't hear you.......in!

a)

come

b)

coming