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Complex Gerunds and Infinitives

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  • What's wrong? I hope getting a new job and buying a house in the future.
    I HOPE TO GET  a new job and buy a house in the future. (verb + inf.)
  • (Infinitive or gerund?) Mike was the last runner_______(finish) the marathon.
    getting (prep + gerund)
  • What's wrong? Because most companies have online meetings, it’s important learning Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
    Because most companies have online meetings, it’s IMPORTANT TO LEARN Zoom and Microsoft Teams.  (adj. + infinitive)
  • (infinitive or gerund?) Frank spoke slowly and loudly because he didn't want me _________(misunderstand)
    to  misunderstood (noun + infinitive)
  • (infinitive or gerund?) _________ (win) an Oscar was the most memorable event in the actor's life.
    Winning (Ger = subj.)
  • What's wrong? I dislike to wash dishes, because is boring.
    I DISLIKE WASHING dishes because it's boring. (v + gerund)
  • (Infinitive or gerund?) I was sorry_____(hear) that she failed the exam.
    to hear (adj. + inf.)
  • (Infinitive or gerund?)My boss expects me_____(work) overtime tonight.
    to work
  • (infinitive or gerund?) I was very upset because my first interview didn't go well, so I was happy  _________ (interview) a second time.
    to interview (adjective + inf.)
  • (Infinitive or gerund?)My boss expects me_____(work) overtime tonight.
    to work
  • (infinitive or gerund?) I don't remember ________(tell) the news before. Are you sure you mentioned it yesterday?
    telling (verb + gerund)
  • (infinitive or gerund?) We are waiting for the client ________ (call back).
    to call back (noun + inf.)