Some verbs can be followed by either an infinitive or an -ing form. Some can only be followed by an infinitive. Some others can only be followed by -ing forms.
Complete the following sentences with an infinitive or an -ing form.
1My sister and I enjoy ............... in the sea.
Wrong!
After enjoy, we use an -ing form.
2I think you have forgotten ............... your homework.
Wrong!
3He works hard ............... a living.
Wrong!
4Rani studies ............... good marks.
Wrong!
5The traveler requested the passer-by ............... him a hand.
Wrong!
6Mother did not let me ............... out with my friends.
Wrong!
7He didn’t let me ............... his room.
Wrong!
8The children are busy ............... their project.
Wrong!
9I am looking forward ............... you.
Wrong!
10I meant ............... the letter, but I forgot.
Wrong!
Done.
Score: 0/10
Answers
- My sister and I enjoy swimming in the sea.
- I think you have forgotten to do your homework.
- He works hard to earn a living.
- Rani studies to score good marks.
- The traveler requested the passer-by to lend him a hand.
- Mother did not let me go out with my friends.
- He didn’t let me enter his room.
- The children are busy doing their project.
- I am looking forward to seeing you.
- I meant to have posted the letter, but I forgot.
