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Infinitive vs. Gerund | A1 Grammar Exercise

April 29, 2024 - A1pdf

Fill in the blanks with an infinitive or ing form.

Progress 0 of 12 answered
1I went to the beach ...............
Wrong!
Use the infinitive of purpose "to swim" to explain why someone went to the beach.
2I want ............... my grammar.
Wrong!
The verb "want" is followed by the infinitive "to improve".
3What am I supposed ............... now?
Wrong!
After "be supposed," use the infinitive "to do".
4My stylist suggested ............... my hairstyle.
Wrong!
The verb "suggest" is followed by the gerund "changing".
5I enjoy ............... a lot.
Wrong!
The verb "enjoy" is followed by the gerund "gardening".
6I kept quiet because I did not want ............... her.
Wrong!
The verb "want" is followed by the infinitive "to offend".
7The physician recommended ............... a specialist.
Wrong!
The verb "recommend" is followed by the gerund "consulting".
8It takes a lot of time ............... a second language.
Wrong!
After "It takes a lot of time," use the infinitive "to learn".
9She exercises regularly ............... fit.
Wrong!
Use the infinitive of purpose "to stay" to explain why she exercises.
10I regret ............... married at a young age.
Wrong!
Use "regret" with the gerund "getting" to talk about being sorry for a past action.
11She takes a shower after work ...............
Wrong!
Use the infinitive of purpose "to relax" to explain why she takes a shower.
12............... a shower after work helps her relax.
Wrong!
Use the gerund "Taking" as the subject of the sentence.
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Answers

  1. I went to the beach to swim
  2. I want to improve my grammar.
  3. What am I supposed to do now?
  4. My stylist suggested changing my hairstyle.
  5. I enjoy gardening a lot.
  6. I kept quiet because I did not want to offend her.
  7. The physician recommended consulting a specialist.
  8. It takes a lot of time to learn a second language.
  9. She exercises regularly to stay fit.
  10. I regret getting married at a young age.
  11. She takes a shower after work to relax
  12. Taking a shower after work helps her relax.
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