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Language in Action 7.2 Gerunds vs Infinitives

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  • 24 Thank you for __________________(give me) these flowers.
    giving me
  • 12 You can use: _______________________after certain verbs, such as refuse and decide.
    infinitives
  • 23 I must remember_____________(phone) my granny for her birthday tomorrow.
    to phone
  • 29 Thank you for ____________________ these flowers.
    to send
    send
    sending
  • 19 We’re looking forward to _______________________________(see) you in July.
    seeing
  • 18 It’s important_________________ (have) a positive attitude.
    to have
  • 2 She is ________________________ afraid of making mistakes.
    never
  • 9 You can use: _____________________________as the subject of the sentence.
    gerunds
  • 27 I enjoy__________________ the guitar and the piano.
    play
    playing
    to play
  • 6 Words that can be replaced: IN FACT, there are many sports you can enjoy even with little or no experience. __________________________
    actually
    of course
    basically
  • 22 On the way home, we stopped _______________________________ (have) some ice cream.
    to have
  • 25 Alex was worried about _____________________ his test.
    passing
    to pass
    pass
  • 11 You can use: __________________________ after prepositions.
    gerunds
  • 13 You can use: _______________________________ to explain purpose.
    infinitives
  • 20 She stopped ____________________________ (go) to guitar lessons a year ago.
    going
  • 3 She thinks that fear gives you the energy to do something______________________.
    new
  • 21 You shouldn’t forget _______________________________(take) your laptop home today.
    to take
  • 5 He took a few deep _________________________ before trying it.
    breaths
  • 8 Words that can be replaced: TO PUT IT SIMPLY, trying something new is a way to __________________
    basically
    of course
    actually
  • 15 Sophie studied hard _______________________________ (pass) her exams.
    to pass
  • 1 Claire is someone who .____________________the vlogger.
    inspires
  • 10 You can use: ____________________________ after adjectives.
    infinitives
  • 17 Max avoids ____________________(go) to the dentist as much as he can.
    going
  • 16 Victoria decided ______________(learn) the trumpet.
    to learn
  • 30 Your father's trying ____________________ their names.
    to remember
    remember
    remembering
  • 14 You can use: ________________________________after certain verbs, such as enjoy and avoid.
    gerunds
  • 28 They stopped___________________ a break for lunch.
    to take
    take
    taking
  • 4 In his parkour lesson, the vlogger had to do a ___________________________.
    backflip
  • 26 They climbed to the top of the hill _______________ a good view.
    get
    to get
    getting
  • 7 Words that can be replaced: NATURALLY, there are times when you should be extra careful to avoid accidents. ____________________________
    basically
    actually
    of course