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The use of gerunds and infinitives in a sentence.

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The children miss ______ (go) to school.

The children miss going to school.

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That dog enjoys _____ (chase) its tail.

That dog enjoys chasing its tail.

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The doctor considered _____ (not / do) the surgery.

The doctor considered not doing the surgery.

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I want _____ (play) tennis this weekend.

I want to play tennis this weekend.

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Some animals have learned _____ (live) with humans.

Some animals have learned to live with humans.

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Sandra will decide _____ (participate) in the race at the meeting tomorrow.

Sandra will decide to participate in the race at the meeting tomorrow.

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Alejandra's sister loves _____ (play) the piano.

Alejandra's sister loves playing the piano / Alejandra's sister loves to play the piano.

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I don't like ____ (eat) lasagna.

I don't like eating lasagna / I don't like to eat lasagna

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Most people hate _____ (take) medicine.

Most people hate taking medicine / Most people hate to take medicine

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The vaccine is designed to help people quit _____ (smoke).

The vaccine is designed to help people quit smoking.

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The models practiced _____ (walk) with a book balanced on their heads.

The models practiced walking with a book balanced on their heads.

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You should avoid _____ (apply) excessive force on this device.

You should avoid applying excessive force on this device.

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I hope ____ (graduate) from college next June.

I hope to graduate from college next June.

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Mandy has promised _____ (take) care of our dog while we are on vacation.

Mandy has promised to take care of our dog while we are on vacation.

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Tom will start _____ (learn) Japanese next month.

Tom will start to learn / learning Japanese next month.

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Laura and Ed discussed _____ (move) to the city to find work; however, in the end, they decided against relocating

Laura and Ed discussed moving to the city to find work; however, in the end, they decided against relocating.

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