Gerunds and infinitives

Part A:

Complete the sentences below using the correct form (gerunds or infinitive). Type your answers in the spaces provided.

EXAMPLE: HAVE – He deserves _______ a holiday; he has been working so hard.

ANSWER: to have

1. DANCE – Fill in the blank 1 of 18 is not just fun, it is also great exercise.

2. WATCH – I find Fill in the blank 2 of 18 movies very relaxing.

3. REPLACE – I can’t afford Fill in the blank 3 of 18 my car at the moment.

4. TAKE – I am contemplating Fill in the blank 4 of 18 a new hobby.

5. SEE – I demanded Fill in the blank 5 of 18 the manager so I could make a complaint.

6. MISS – I keep Fill in the blank 6 of 18 you every time you come back to visit – it seems I’m always out of town that day!

7. GET UP – He resents Fill in the blank 7 of 18 so early every day.

8. TALK – He came Fill in the blank 8 of 18 with me yesterday.

9. SEE – I fail Fill in the blank 9 of 18 what the problem is.

10. READ – Fill in the blank 10 of 18 a book is more interesting than watching a film.

11. RECEIVE – They acknowledged Fill in the blank 11 of 18 the letter.

12. SKI – She adores Fill in the blank 12 of 18 .

13. WORK – I chose Fill in the blank 13 of 18 during the holidays.

14. GET – I hope Fill in the blank 14 of 18 the opportunity to work with him.

15. MAKE – They have delayed Fill in the blank 15 of 18 a decision until the boss returns.

16. SUE – The customer threatened Fill in the blank 16 of 18 the company for incompetence.

17. DISCUSS – I recall Fill in the blank 17 of 18 the issue during a previous meeting.

18. INTRODUCE – The teachers discussed Fill in the blank 18 of 18 a new course at their last meeting.

Part B:

Complete the gerunds and infinitives exercises by choosing the correct option (a) or (b) to complete each of the sentences. Drag the meanings to the boxes on the right of the appropriate sentences (let go when you see a yellow box appear).