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Infinitives and -ing forms exercise

September 30, 2012 - pdf

Some nouns and adjectives can be followed by -ing forms. There are also some nouns and adjectives that can be followed by either an -ing form or an infinitive.

Test your knowledge of infinitives and -ing forms with this grammar test. There are 10 questions in this test. Each question is followed by three suggested answers. Choose the most appropriate one.

Progress 0 of 10 answered
1. I hate the idea …………………………. old.
Wrong!
2. The thought ……………………….. never entered his head.
Wrong!
3. She is very good ………………………. problems.
Wrong!
4. I am tired …………………………. to advice.
Wrong!
5. A strimmer is a machine ………………………….. grass and weeds.
Wrong!
6. I must find something ………………………. that fly.
Wrong!
7. I am proud …………………………… won.
Wrong!
8. You can’t make an omelette without …………………….. eggs.
Wrong!
9. I look forward to ……………………………… from you.
Wrong!
10. I am not used to ……………………………. in London.
Wrong!
Done.
Score: 0/10

Answers

1. I hate the idea of getting old.

2. The thought of failing never entered his head.

3. She is very good at solving problems.

4. I am tired of listening to advice.

5. A strimmer is a machine for cutting grass and weeds.

6. I must find something to kill that fly.

7. I am proud of having won. / I am proud to have won.

8. You can’t make an omelette without breaking eggs.

9. I look forward to hearing from you.

10. I am not used to driving in London.

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