Complete the following sentences using a gerund or infinitive.
1I still miss ............... in Singapore.
Wrong!
After "miss", use a gerund, so the correct answer is "living".
2I enjoy ............... in the sea.
Wrong!
After "enjoy", use a gerund, so the correct answer is "swimming".
3He avoided ............... his ex-girlfriend.
Wrong!
After "avoid", use a gerund, so the correct answer is "meeting".
4You promised ............... it by Monday.
Wrong!
After "promise", use a to-infinitive, so the correct answer is "to finish".
5She expected ............... the job.
Wrong!
After "expect", use a to-infinitive, so the correct answer is "to get".
6Would you like ............... with me?
Wrong!
After "would like", use a to-infinitive, so the correct answer is "to come".
7She taught me how ............... it.
Wrong!
After "how", use a to-infinitive to explain the method, so the correct answer is "to do".
8I don't feel like ............... out tonight.
Wrong!
After "feel like", use a gerund, so the correct answer is "going".
9Would you mind ............... the window?
Wrong!
After "would you mind", use a gerund, so the correct answer is "opening".
10Do you mind my ............... late?
Wrong!
After "mind" with a possessive object, use a gerund, so the correct answer is "coming".
Answers
- I still miss living in Singapore.
- I enjoy swimming in the sea.
- He avoided meeting his ex-girlfriend.
- You promised to finish it by Monday.
- She expected to get the job.
- Would you like to come with me?
- She taught me how to do it.
- I don’t feel like going out tonight.
- Would you mind opening the window?
- Do you mind my coming late?
