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