Fill in the blanks with a gerund or infinitive.
1. I am confident of ……………………….. the race.
Correct!
Wrong!
Use an ing form after a preposition.
2. She insisted on ……………………….. with me.
Correct!
Wrong!
Use an ing form after a preposition.
3. You have no moral right ………………………… me.
Correct!
Wrong!
4. It is wrong …………………………. people.
Correct!
Wrong!
5. I hope ……………………….. good marks.
Correct!
Wrong!
6. He is eager ………………………..
Correct!
Wrong!
7. They need someone ………………………… care of their dogs when they are away.
Correct!
Wrong!
8. I warned him ………………………… careful.
Correct!
Wrong!
9. I expect my brother …………………………. at six.
Correct!
Wrong!
10. She longs …………………………… her family.
Correct!
Wrong!
11. I enjoy ……………………………. in the moonshine.
Correct!
Wrong!
Enjoy is followed by an ing form.
12. I was surprised ……………………….. him there.
Correct!
Wrong!
Answers
- I am confident of winning the race.
- She insisted on coming with me.
- You have no moral right to question me.
- It is wrong to judge people.
- I hope to get good marks.
- He is eager to leave.
- They need someone to take care of their dogs when they are away.
- I warned him to be careful.
- I expect my brother to call at six.
- She longs to meet her family.
- I enjoy walking in the moonshine.
- I was surprised to find him there.
