Gerund or

infinitive

The porter helped them ___________ (carry) their suitcases up to their

room.to carry

Would you mind ____________ (lock) the door when you

leave?

locking

She was late so she decided ___________ (take) a taxi.to take

They have managed ____________ (buy) the house

they wanted.to buy

Sue suggested _________ (go) to the theatre.

going

I’m going shopping when I’ve finished ____________ (clean)

the house.cleaning

Don’t forget ____________ (post) the letters while you’re

out.

to post

My father has just given up ____________ (smoke)!smoking

We’ve been wanting ____________ (go) on a cruise

for some time.to go

I’ve just seen Brian _____________ (ride) a

motorbike.riding

Oh dear! I forgot __________ (ring) Brenda back yesterday.to ring

I’m sorry to have kept you ______________ (wait) so long.waiting

They admitted ____________ (steal) the jewellery.

stealing

He threatened ___________ (shoot) if she didn’t hand over

the money.

to shoot

I tried to avoid ____________ (think) about my problem during the

meeting.

thinking

My sister offered _________ (help) me paint the fence.

to help

Would you please stop ____________ (make) so much noise!making

Everyone seems _________ (be) enjoying themselves a lot.

to be

We hope __________ (go) to New York next year to see our cousins.

to go