Complete the following sentences using an infinitive or an –ing form.
1I prefer walking to ............... .
Wrong!
After "prefer walking to", use a gerund, so the correct answer is "riding".
2She enjoys ............... .
Wrong!
After "enjoys", use a gerund, so the correct answer is "swimming".
3I want ............... .
Wrong!
After "want", use a to-infinitive, so the correct answer is "to leave".
4Your hair needs ............... .
Wrong!
After "needs" for something that should be done, use a gerund, so the correct answer is "washing".
5I am not used ............... four-wheelers.
Wrong!
After "not used" meaning not accustomed, use "to" plus a gerund, so the correct answer is "to driving".
6Do you mind ............... here?
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
After "mind", both "my sitting" and "me sitting" are acceptable before a gerund.
7I look forward ............... you at Easter.
Wrong!
After "look forward", use "to" plus a gerund, so the correct answer is "to seeing".
8She is used ............... hard.
Wrong!
After "is used" meaning is accustomed, use "to" plus a gerund, so the correct answer is "to working".
9I remember ............... butterflies when I was younger.
Wrong!
For a memory of a past experience, use a gerund after "remember", so the correct answer is "chasing".
10Little girls enjoy ............... with their balls.
Wrong!
After "enjoy", use a gerund, so the correct answer is "playing".
11Would you mind ............... a bit?
Wrong!
After "Would you mind", use a gerund, so the correct answer is "moving".
12Don’t forget ............... the letter.
Wrong!
For something you must remember to do, use "forget" plus a to-infinitive, so the correct answer is "to post".
Done.
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Answers
- I prefer walking to riding .
- She enjoys swimming .
- I want to leave .
- Your hair needs washing .
- I am not used to driving four-wheelers.
- Do you mind my sitting / me sitting here?
- I look forward to seeing you at Easter.
- She is used to working hard.
- I remember chasing butterflies when I was younger.
- Little girls enjoy playing with their balls.
- Would you mind moving a bit?
- Don’t forget to post the letter.
