THINK TEEN 1, UNIT 5 -LEVEL A Infinitive and Gerund

Infinitive and Gerund

Insert a gerund or a to-infinitive as adequate. (when the two forms are possible, give both).

1.      He kept on________(write) until he was tired.

2.      He had nothing _________(say) about it.

3.      Nobody really loves _________(work).

4.      They ordered him _________ (leave) the room.

5.      We couldn’t help _________(make) noise.

6.      He didn’t know _________(write) his name.

7.      Do you really dislike _________(go) out in the evening?

8.      We are going to start the class by _________(sing).

9.      I hope _________ (see) him at the party.

10.  After _________(work) all evening, I felt tired.

11.  I find _________(read) really difficult on a bus.

12.  It’s nice of you _________(come).

13.  It’s difficult _________(keep) the class clean.

14.  Stop _________(talk)!

15.  They expect us _________(arrive) at seven.

16.  Kate suggested _________(go) for a walk.

17.  The car seemed _________(be) broken.

18.  We don’t like _________(have) to do extra work.

19.  I’d like _________(know) where they live.

20.  They begged me _________(see) the photographs.

21.  I’ve no idea which bus _________(take).

22.  It has stopped _________(rain).

23.  It was to cool _________(go) out.

24.  Carol apologized for _________(be) late.

25.  Can you tell me where _________(buy) a ticket?

26.  I don’t mind _________(talk) to the young man.

27.  They finally agreed _________(pay) half of the money in advance.

28.  I’d like you _________(help) if you can.

29.  He is afraid of _________(hurt) his knee.

30.  They started _________(write) the lesson before the teacher came in.

31.  My uncle has given up _________ (fish).

32.  It was too early _________(know) the result of the game.

33.  He won’t deny _________(be) there on the occasion.

34.  Your trousers need---------.(iron)

35.  Do you want _________(eat) all those cakes?

36.  My secretary used to do a lot of _________(talk).

37.  John likes _________(go) to the cinema in the evening.

38.  We believe him _________(be) the cleverest of all.

39.  She wasn’t at all surprised_________(find) that they had gone.

40.  The CD player has stopped _______(work)I must fix it.

41.  She isn’t used to _____large meals at night.

42.  As soon as mum had prepared dinner, she went on ____(make) a cake.

43.  You should try ____(improve) your marks if you want to go to university

44.  I regret ____(inform)you that the train will be tow hours late.

45.  Have you ever imagine ____(live) on another planet?

46.  Kate avoided___(speak) to me at the party.

47.  Thanks for____(give) me all this valuable information.

48.  Remember _____(give) out these leaflets to all the staff. It’s important.

49.  Tom isn’t the ideal person for this job. I regret ____(hire) him for the company.

50.  Ian got tired quickly. He wasn’t used to ____(run) so fast.

51.  When I was a child I used to ____(go) swimming every day.

52.  It took me a long time to get used to _____(wear) glasses.

53.  ‘I’m fed up with my hair’ ‘Why don’t you try ___(get)a new style?’

54.  I don’t feel like ____(do) anything today.

55.  There’s no point  ____(pack) so much for a two-day trip.

56.  We would rather ____(pay) in cash than by cheque.

57.  Tom burst out ____(cry) because his classmates were laughing at him.

58.  I can’t stand my mother’s ____(shout) all the time.

59.  He has given up ______(study) for school.

60.  We all agree ______(take) some measures.

61.  Sam denied _____(cheat) in the exam.

62.  I will never forget _____(walk) by the sea with you at sunset.

63.  How about _____(go) out for a coffee?

64.  Ann couldn’t help _____(laugh) when I slipped and fell.

65.  May suggested _____(pull over) for a while to admire the view.

66.  George accused me of _________(tell) lies.

67.  It’s no use _______(try) to hide the truth.

68.  __________(eat) so many sweets will make you________.(get) fat.