Home of English Grammar

Grammar Guide
  • Home
  • Exercises
  • Matches
  • Rules
  • Tools
    • Grammar Checker
    • Very Replacer
    • Word Counter
  • Top Social Media Posts
  • Various Posts
  • Vocabulary
  • Writing Guides
  • Contact

Gerund vs. Infinitive Exercise

July 14, 2023 - B1pdf

Fill in the blanks.

Progress 0 of 12 answered
1We expected the guests ............... on time.
Wrong!
After "expect" with an object, use the to-infinitive "to arrive".
2I wouldn’t advise ............... that product.
Wrong!
When "advise" has no object, use the gerund "buying".
3I wouldn’t advise anyone ............... that product.
Wrong!
After "advise" with an object, use the to-infinitive "to buy".
4Can you help me ............... this box?
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
After "help" with an object, both "to lift" and "lift" are correct.
5Can you remind me ............... the bank tomorrow?
Wrong!
After "remind" with an object, use the to-infinitive "to call".
6They don’t allow ............... in their house.
Wrong!
When "allow" has no object, use the gerund "smoking".
7They don’t allow people ............... in their house.
Wrong!
After "allow" with an object, use the to-infinitive "to smoke".
8I don’t want him ............... out.
Wrong!
After "want" with an object, use the to-infinitive "to find".
9You aren’t allowed ............... more than two books at a time.
Wrong!
After "be allowed," use the to-infinitive "to borrow".
10I don’t expect him ............... me back.
Wrong!
After "expect" with an object, use the to-infinitive "to pay".
11They persuaded me ............... their offer.
Wrong!
After "persuade" with an object, use the to-infinitive "to accept".
12They coaxed the child ............... the milk.
Wrong!
After "coax" with an object, use the to-infinitive "to drink".
Done.
Score: 0/12
Share your score!

Answers

  1. We expected the guests to arrive on time.
  2. I wouldn’t advise buying that product.
  3. I wouldn’t advise anyone to buy that product.
  4. Can you help me to lift / lift this box?
  5. Can you remind me to call the bank tomorrow?
  6. They don’t allow smoking in their house.
  7. They don’t allow people to smoke in their house.
  8. I don’t want him to find out.
  9. You aren’t allowed to borrow more than two books at a time.
  10. I don’t expect him to pay me back.
  11. They persuaded me to accept their offer.
  12. They coaxed the child to drink the milk.
  • Share
  • Post
  • Post
  • Reddit
  • Email
  • WhatsApp
NEW: Try Matches, our daily vocabulary challenge. Pick a topic and level and match words with definitions to boost your vocabulary.
2,485,429 
761,532 
Improve Your Grammar
  • Download 2026 Grammar Guide (PDF)
  • Free Weekly Exercises & Vocabulary
  • Join over 3 Million English Learners
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe anytime.

Grammar Checker

GrammarCheck.net - Try online
Hint → Bookmark GrammarCheck for future use.

Latest Posts

  • Phrasal Verbs in Context: Work and Study Exercise June 24, 2026
  • Why “fast asleep” means deeply asleep June 24, 2026
  • 100 Best Synonyms for “Meaningful” June 24, 2026
  • 100 Best Synonyms for “Persuasive” June 24, 2026
  • 100 Best Synonyms for “Persuasive” June 24, 2026
  • 100 Words Every Kitchen Porter Should Know June 24, 2026
  • 100 Best Synonyms for “Exemplary” June 24, 2026

Copyright © 2026 · EnglishGrammar.org
Disclaimer · Privacy Policy · Sitemap · Terms

Improve Your Grammar
  • Download 2026 Grammar Guide (PDF)
  • Free Weekly Exercises & Vocabulary
  • Join over 3 Million English Learners
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe anytime.