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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 couldn’t sleep so I tried _____________ (drink) some hot milk.
    DRINKING
  •  15
  • She tried _____________ (reach) the book on the high shelf, but she was too small.
    TO REACH
  •  25
  • You should stop _____________ (smoke), it’s not good for your health.
    SMOKING
  •  20
  • We stopped _____________ (have) a rest, because we were really sleepy.
    TO HAVE
  •  25
  • I forget _____________ (lock) the door, but I’m sure I must have locked it.
    LOCKING
  •  15