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Gerund vs. Infinitive

October 1, 2022 - B1pdf

Fill in the blanks with an infinitive or a gerund.

Progress 0 of 12 answered
1They held an elaborate ceremony ............... the demons.
Wrong!
2The senator denied ever ............... such a statement.
Wrong!
3The men were asked ............... their grievances.
Wrong!
4His diffidence keeps him ............... friends.
Wrong!
5Some foods are hard ...............
Wrong!
6She is too dignified ............... anything silly.
Wrong!
7Let me digress for a moment ............... you a little story.
Wrong!
8The medicine will dilate the blood vessels and prevent ...............
Wrong!
9His inheritance allows him ............... expensive hobbies.
Wrong!
10The room was too dim for me ...............
Wrong!
11We need a diplomat ............... with this situation.
Wrong!
12I was directed ............... the budget.
Wrong!
Done.
Score: 0/12

Answers

  1. They held an elaborate ceremony to exorcise the demons.
  2. The senator denied ever making such a statement.
  3. The men were asked to detail their grievances.
  4. His diffidence keeps him from making friends.
  5. Some foods are hard to digest
  6. She is too dignified to do anything silly.
  7. Let me digress for a moment to tell you a little story.
  8. The medicine will dilate the blood vessels and prevent clotting
  9. His inheritance allows him to buy expensive hobbies.
  10. The room was too dim for me to read
  11. We need a diplomat to deal with this situation.
  12. I was directed to cut the budget.
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