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Infinitive or gerund exercise

November 9, 2014 B1pdf

Complete the following sentences using a gerund or infinitive.

Progress 0 of 10 answered
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".

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  1. I still miss living in Singapore.
  2. I enjoy swimming in the sea.
  3. He avoided meeting his ex-girlfriend.
  4. You promised to finish it by Monday.
  5. She expected to get the job.
  6. Would you like to come with me?
  7. She taught me how to do it.
  8. I don’t feel like going out tonight.
  9. Would you mind opening the window?
  10. Do you mind my coming late?

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