Some verbs are followed by infinitives while others are followed by gerunds. There are also some verbs that are followed by both gerunds and infinitives.
Complete the following sentences using the appropriate verb form. Each question has only one correct answer.
1I have ............... soon.
Wrong!
After "have" meaning obligation, use the infinitive "to go".
2They refused ............... the matter any further.
Wrong!
The verb "refuse" is followed by the infinitive "to discuss".
3He threatened ............... me if I didn’t give him the key.
Wrong!
The verb "threaten" is followed by the infinitive "to shoot".
4I promise ............... you tomorrow.
Wrong!
The verb "promise" is followed by the infinitive "to visit".
5He intends ............... a business.
Wrong!
The verb "intend" is commonly followed by the infinitive "to start" in this sentence.
6The teacher taught the children ............... the truth.
Wrong!
After "teach someone," use the infinitive "to tell".
7Jack told me ............... dressed in ten minutes.
Wrong!
After "tell someone," use the infinitive "to get".
8Susie wishes ............... music.
Wrong!
The verb "wish" is followed by the infinitive "to learn".
9He learned ............... English in six months.
Wrong!
The verb "learn" is followed by the infinitive "to speak" when talking about gaining a skill.
10I dared him ............... across the river.
Wrong!
After "dare someone," use the infinitive "to jump".
Answers
- I have to go soon.
- They refused to discuss the matter any further.
- He threatened to shoot me if I didn’t give him the key.
- I promise to visit you tomorrow.
- He intends to start a business.
- The teacher taught the children to tell the truth.
- Jack told me to get dressed in ten minutes.
- Susie wishes to learn music.
- He learned to speak English in six months.
- I dared him to jump across the river.
