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Gerund vs. Infinitive Exercise

February 1, 2022 - pdf

Fill in the blanks with a gerund or infinitive.

Progress 0 of 12 answered
1. I am confident of ……………………….. the race.
Wrong!
Use an ing form after a preposition.
2. She insisted on ……………………….. with me.
Wrong!
Use an ing form after a preposition.
3. You have no moral right ………………………… me.
Wrong!
4. It is wrong …………………………. people.
Wrong!
5. I hope ……………………….. good marks.
Wrong!
6. He is eager ………………………..
Wrong!
7. They need someone ………………………… care of their dogs when they are away.
Wrong!
8. I warned him ………………………… careful.
Wrong!
9. I expect my brother …………………………. at six.
Wrong!
10. She longs …………………………… her family.
Wrong!
11. I enjoy ……………………………. in the moonshine.
Wrong!
Enjoy is followed by an ing form.
12. I was surprised ……………………….. him there.
Wrong!
Done.
Score: 0/12

Answers

  1. I am confident of winning the race.
  2. She insisted on coming with me.
  3. You have no moral right to question me.
  4. It is wrong to judge people.
  5. I hope to get good marks.
  6. He is eager to leave.
  7. They need someone to take care of their dogs when they are away.
  8. I warned him to be careful.
  9. I expect my brother to call at six.
  10. She longs to meet her family.
  11. I enjoy walking in the moonshine.
  12. I was surprised to find him there.
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