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Gerund vs. Infinitive

October 9, 2023 - B1pdf

Fill in the blanks.

Progress 0 of 12 answered
1. I look forward to ............................... them.
Wrong!
The to in forward to is a preposition. We use an ing form after a preposition.
2. He quit ........................... two years ago.
Wrong!
3. Lock the door before .......................... out.
Wrong!
4. I regret ............................. you that your application has been rejected.
Wrong!
5. I saw him ............................... the money.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Either stealing or steal is possible here.
6. Sorry ............................. you.
Wrong!
7. I am not used ............................. in a big city.
Wrong!
Use an ing form after be used to.
8. I want you ............................... at once.
Wrong!
9. He used ............................. in a department store before he went abroad.
Wrong!
10. I was delighted ........................... your letter in my mailbox.
Wrong!
11. Your hair needs .............................
Wrong!
Your hair needs cutting means the same as your hair needs to be cut.
12. That carpet needs ...........................
Wrong!
Done.
Score: 0/12

Answers

  1. I look forward to meeting them.
  2. He quit smoking two years ago.
  3. Lock the door before going out.
  4. I regret to inform you that your application has been rejected.
  5. I saw him stealing / steal the money.
  6. Sorry to interrupt you.
  7. I am not used to living in a big city.
  8. I want you to leave at once.
  9. He used to work in a department store before he went abroad.
  10. I was delighted to find your letter in my mailbox.
  11. Your hair needs cutting.
  12. That carpet needs cleaning.
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