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Verb Patterns: Gerunds or Infinitives

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    It's difficult to know whether to use a gerund or infinitve after a verb so here is some practice with some common verbs.
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  • I would like ____________ (come) to the party with you.
    TO COME
  •  15
  • He enjoys ____________ (have) a bath.
    HAVING
  •  15
  • I’ve finished ______________ (cook). Come and eat!
    COOKING
  •  20
  • He decided ______________ (study) Biology.
    TO STUDY
  •  20
  • I dislike ______________ (wait).
    WAITING
  •  25
  • I don’t fancy ______________ (go) out tonight.
    GOING
  •  25
  • She kept ______________ (talk) during the film.
    TALKING
  •  5
  • She helped me ______________ (carry) my suitcases.
    TO CARRY
  •  5
  • She suggested ______________ (go) to the museum.
    GOING
  •  10
  • I don’t want ______________ (leave) yet.
    TO LEAVE
  •  15
  • I miss ______________ (go) to the beach.
    GOING
  •  15
  • She admitted ______________ (steal) the money.
    STEALING
  •  20
  • She waited ______________ (buy) a drink.
    TO BUY
  •  20
  • I couldn’t help ______________ (laugh).
    LAUGHING
  •  25
  • Unfortunately, we can’t afford ______________ (buy) a new car this year.
    TO BUY
  •  5
  • I’d love ______________ (come) with you.
    TO COME
  •  10