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.
1I hate the idea ............... old.
Wrong!
2The thought ............... never entered his head.
Wrong!
3She is very good ............... problems.
Wrong!
4I am tired ............... to advice.
Wrong!
5A strimmer is a machine ............... grass and weeds.
Wrong!
6I must find something ............... that fly.
Wrong!
7I am proud ............... won.
Wrong!
8You can’t make an omelette without ............... eggs.
Wrong!
9I look forward to ............... from you.
Wrong!
10I am not used to ............... in London.
Wrong!
Done.
Score: 0/10
Answers
- I hate the idea of getting old.
- The thought of failing never entered his head.
- She is very good at solving problems.
- I am tired of listening to advice.
- A strimmer is a machine for cutting grass and weeds.
- I must find something to kill that fly.
- I am proud Either could be used here won.
- You can’t make an omelette without breaking eggs.
- I look forward to hearing from you.
- I am not used to driving in London.
