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Gerund vs. Infinitive

October 10, 2022 - pdf

Fill in the blanks with a gerund or an infinitive.

1. Am I allowed ……………………. the dishwasher?

Correct! Wrong!

2. Is it alright …………………….. my own bedclothes?

Correct! Wrong!

3. I am planning ………………………. a flat near the sea.

Correct! Wrong!

4. I really like ……………………..

Correct! Wrong!

An infinitive is used after like to talk about one particular occasion.

5. She doesn’t mind ………………………. alone for long hours.

Correct! Wrong!

An ing form is used after mind.

6. I don’t mind ………………………..

Correct! Wrong!

7. Would you mind …………………………alone?

Correct! Wrong!

8. It is better ……………………. early.

Correct! Wrong!

9. What would you like ………………………?

Correct! Wrong!

10. Whom do you want ……………………….?

Correct! Wrong!

11. I like ……………………. a lot.

Correct! Wrong!

12. I would like ……………………….. a table.

Correct! Wrong!

An infinitive is used after would like.

Answers

  1. Am I allowed to use the dishwasher?
  2. Is it alright to use my own bedclothes?
  3. I am planning to buy a flat near the sea.
  4. I really like flying.
  5. She doesn’t mind being alone for long hours.
  6. I don’t mind waiting.
  7. Would you mind traveling alone?
  8. It is better to start early.
  9. What would you like to eat?
  10. Whom do you want to meet?
  11. I like traveling a lot.
  12. I would like to book a table.
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