B2.1 Open World Gerunds vs Infinitives | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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She’s stopped (TAKE) sandwiches to work. She eats in the canteen now.

She’s stopped taking sandwiches to work. She eats in the canteen now.

I intend to continue to improve my level of spoken English.

Correct

I remember (CARRY) the painting I bought you all round Mexico!

I remember carrying the painting I bought you all round Mexico!

Tom doesn’t believe in (PAY) for anything if he can get it for free.

Tom doesn’t believe in paying for anything if he can get it for free.

They persuaded me applying for the position of assistant manager.

Incorrect - They persuaded me to apply for the position of assistant manager.

It’s recommended to book a table in advance.

Correct

Can I remind you not driving without having your licence on you.

Incorrect - Can I remind you not to drive without having your licence on you.

I meant (BUY) my grandfather a birthday present, but I forgot.

I meant to buy my grandfather a birthday present, but I forgot.

He decided make a high offer to be sure he could buy the second-hand car.

Incorrect - He decided to make a high offer to be sure he could buy the second-hand car.

Camping isn’t for me. I prefer (STAY) in a comfortable hotel.

Camping isn’t for me. I prefer to stay/staying in a comfortable hotel.

(ANALYSE) the problem is not enough – what we need is a solution.

Analysing the problem is not enough – what we need is a solution.

The lawyers advised him say he was guilty of the crime.

Incorrect - The lawyers advised him to say he was guilty of the crime.