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Gerund vs. Infinitive

November 9, 2021 - pdf

Fill in the blanks with a gerund or infinitive.

1. We stopped ........................... a drink.

Correct! Wrong!

The infinitive is used to talk about doing something on a specific occasion. The gerund is used for making general statements or to refer to things happened in the past.

2. He stopped .............................. when he developed liver trouble.

Correct! Wrong!

The infinitive is used to talk about doing something on a specific occasion. The gerund is used for making general statements or to refer to things happened in the past.

3. He started .................................. at thirteen.

Correct! Wrong!

The infinitive is used to talk about doing something on a specific occasion. The gerund is used for making general statements or to refer to things happened in the past.

4. I stopped ............................... them at school.

Correct! Wrong!

The infinitive is used to talk about doing something on a specific occasion. The gerund is used for making general statements or to refer to things happened in the past.

5. I remember ................................ him at the bus stop.

Correct! Wrong!

A gerund after remember refers to the past.

6. Remember ............................. the check before Friday.

Correct! Wrong!

An infinitive after remember refers to the future.

7. Did you remember ............................... the door when you left?

Correct! Wrong!

The infinitive is used to talk about doing something on a specific occasion. The gerund is used for making general statements or to refer to things happened in the past.

8. I don't ever remember ................................. to her.

Correct! Wrong!

The infinitive is used to talk about doing something on a specific occasion. The gerund is used for making general statements or to refer to things happened in the past.

9. I regret ............................. school at fifteen.

Correct! Wrong!

An infinitive after regret refers to the present or future. A gerund refers to the past.

10. I regret ................................ you that you have lost your job.

Correct! Wrong!

An infinitive after regret refers to the present or future. A gerund refers to the past.

11. I would like ………………………………. this scenery.

Correct! Wrong!

The infinitive is used to talk about doing something on a specific occasion. The gerund is used for making general statements or to refer to things happened in the past.

12. I like ………………………………

Correct! Wrong!

Either could be used here. However, generally speaking, the gerund is more appropriate here.

Answers

  1. We stopped to have a drink.
  2. He stopped drinking when he developed liver trouble.
  3. He started working at thirteen.
  4. I stopped to drop them at school.
  5. I remember meeting him at the bus stop.
  6. Remember to post the check before Friday.
  7. Did you remember to lock the door when you left?
  8. I don’t remember ever talking to her.
  9. I regret leaving school at fifteen.
  10. I regret to inform you that you have lost your job.
  11. I would like to paint this scenery.
  12. I like painting.
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