Fill in the blanks with a gerund or an infinitive.
1Am I allowed ............... the dishwasher?
Wrong!
After "be allowed," use the infinitive "to use".
2Is it alright ............... my own bedclothes?
Wrong!
After "It is alright," use the infinitive "to use".
3I am planning ............... a flat near the sea.
Wrong!
After "plan," use the infinitive "to buy".
4I really enjoy ...............
Wrong!
After "enjoy," use the gerund "flying".
5She doesn’t mind ............... alone for long hours.
Wrong!
After "mind," use the gerund "being".
6I don’t mind ...............
Wrong!
After "mind," use the gerund "waiting".
7Would you mind ............... alone?
Wrong!
After "Would you mind," use the gerund "traveling".
8It is better ............... early.
Wrong!
After "It is better," use the infinitive "to start".
9What would you like ...............?
Wrong!
After "would like," use the infinitive "to eat".
10Whom do you want ...............?
Wrong!
After "want," use the infinitive "to meet".
11I enjoy ............... a lot.
Wrong!
After "enjoy," use the gerund "traveling".
12I would like ............... a table.
Wrong!
After "would like," use the infinitive "to book".
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- Am I allowed to use the dishwasher?
- Is it alright to use my own bedclothes?
- I am planning to buy a flat near the sea.
- I really enjoy flying.
- She doesn’t mind being alone for long hours.
- I don’t mind waiting.
- Would you mind traveling alone?
- It is better to start early.
- What would you like to eat?
- Whom do you want to meet?
- I enjoy traveling a lot.
- I would like to book a table.