Some verbs and adjectives can be followed by either an –ing form or an infinitive. In some cases, there is a difference of meaning.
Complete the following sentences using either a gerund or an infinitive.
1. I still remember …………. my first car.
Correct!
Wrong!
2. Don’t forget …………………. the door when you leave.
Correct!
Wrong!
3. I enjoyed ……………… the movie.
Correct!
Wrong!
4. She avoided ………………… them because she was in a hurry to leave.
Correct!
Wrong!
5. You promised ………………… me a diamond necklace for my birthday.
Correct!
Wrong!
6. She has agreed ………………….
Correct!
Wrong!
7. I thanked them ………………… me out.
Correct!
Wrong!
8. I expect him …………….. at 4 o’clock.
Correct!
Wrong!
9. Would you like ………………… with us?
Correct!
Wrong!
10. I don’t feel like ……………… it.
Correct!
Wrong!
Answers
1. I still remember buying my first car.
2. Don’t forget to lock the door when you leave.
3. I enjoyed watching the movie.
4. She avoided meeting them because she was in a hurry to leave.
5. You promised to buy me a diamond necklace for my birthday.
6. She has agreed to come.
7. I thanked them for helping me out.
8. I expect him to call at 4 o’clock.
9. Would you like to come with us?
10. I don’t feel like doing it.
