1. Complete the sentences. Use to infinitive, bare infinitive or –ing.

1. There’s no point in ________________ (study) 10 minutes before an exam.

2. I am against ________________ (make) any complaints. 3. It’s no use ________________ (cry) over spilt milk. 4. Let’s ________________ (have) a party, shall we? 5. Would you mind ________________ (bring) a bottle of

champagne? 6. The doctor advised me ________________ (stop) smoking. 7. My teacher is keen on ________________ (teach) young

children. 8. Please, stop ________________ (shout)! 9. They enjoy ________________ (read) poetry. 10. She always tries ________________ (help) me with my

homework. 11. I always look forward ________________ (meet) you. 12. My father’s used to ________________ (work) a lot. 13. They went ________________ (climb) last Sunday. 14. You aren’t allowed ________________ (speak) during the

exam. 15. He was fined for ________________ (drive) without lights. 16. He was fined for ________________ (drive) without lights. 17. She went on ________________ (ski) although her leg hurt. 18. It’s impossible ________________ (get) tickets for that film. 19. I hate ________________ (do) homework at the weekend. 20. They can ________________ (speak) several languages. 21. She suggested ________________ (buy) a Christmas tree. 22. They are afraid of ________________ (fall) in the snow. 23. I’ve decided ________________ (get) a part-time job. 24. I don’t mind ________________ (help) you

________________ (look for) a job. 25. What kind of job do you want ________________ (find)? 26. I’m happy ________________ (hear) that the thief has been

caught. 27. Let’s ________________ (go) to the ice rink at the weekend. 28. Oh no! You know I hate ________________ (ice-skate) 29. I love ________________ (roller-skate). 30. She always pretends ________________ (not hear) what people

say to her. 31. I used ________________ (enjoy) ________________ (listen)

to pop music, but my tastes have changed. 32. Would you like ________________ (come) with me today? 33. Do you really want ________________ (go) to the cinema

tonight? 34. Yes, I’d ________________ (love) to. 35. I’m sure we can ________________ (arrange) some extra

classes. 36. He hates ________________ (play) cards. 37. She is too excited ________________ (sleep) now. 38. You must ________________ (get up) early in the morning. 39. My mother goes ________________ (run) every morning and

she’s really fit. 40. I advised my friend ________________ (study) harder. 41. She suggested ________________ (go) to the beach. 42. She has ________________ (work) until late tonight. 43. We used ________________ (wear) a uniform at school. 44. I’d rather ________________ (go) now. It’s getting late. 45. She’s used to ________________ (sleep) a lot. 46. He was very pleased ________________ (see) her again. 47. You’d better ________________ (read) that book soon. 48. The teacher has asked us ________________ (write) and essay

on it and we have ________________ (hand) it in next week. 49. ________________ (read) is a very nice hobby.

50. Ivan has ________________ (study) harder is he wants ________________ (pass) all his exams.

51. I’d like ________________ (try) something new at that Japanese restaurant.

52. They will spend some time ________________ (sightsee) when they travel to Madrid.

53. My sister likes ________________ (watch) TV series. 54. Terry keeps ________________ (ask) me to lend her my notes

from last week’s lesson. 55. I wish you’d let me ________________ (help) you with that

ironing. 56. I’d rather ________________ (stay) at home tonight. 57. They don’t mind ________________ (do) the housework

everyday but they can’t stand ________________ (do) the shopping at the supermarket.

58. She should ________________ (go) to the doctor if she’s ill. 59. Do you mind ________________ (wait) for the steak a few

minutes longer? 60. They have decided ________________ (study) abroad. 61. What about ________________ (visit) our cousins in summer? 62. She’s fast enough ________________ (run) five kilometers in

an hour. 63. Does he really want ________________ (live) with her? 64. ________________ (knit) is one of my favourite hobbies. 65. Susan could ________________ (swim) when she was 3 years

old. 66. They agreed ________________ (sell) their car. 67. Come on! It’s hard ________________ (work) so hard. 68. I’m sure we can ________________ (find) a solution. 69. Let’s go ________________ (dance) tonight! 70. She used ________________ (work) with my father some years

ago. 71. I’m going to the park? Would you like ________________

(come) with me? 72. What about ________________ (eat) out tonight? 73. ________________ (smoke) is a bad habit. You should

________________ (give up) ________________ (smoke). 74. It’s difficult ________________ (understand) maths. 75. Do you fancy ________________ (drink) some tea? 76. Can you imagine ________________ (live) in a world without

wars? 77. The children promised ________________ (be) back in an

hour. 78. My mother made me ________________ (tidy) my bedroom. 79. She denied ________________ (cheat) in the exam. 80. They refused ________________ (leave) the room. 81. I can’t afford ________________ (buy) that expensive

motorbike. 82. Sandra is looking forward to ________________ (meet) my

friends. 83. Marta deserves ________________ (be) happy. She’s great! 84. I regret ________________ (leave) university before

________________ (finish) my degree. I should have kept on ________________ (study).

85. I can’t help ________________ (bite) my nails. 86. It’s good ________________ (talk) to someone when you’re

feeling down in the dumps. 87. He managed ________________ (tell) her how he felt before

the evening ended. 88. His ________________ (write) is very difficult to read. 89. Do you think it would be good ________________ (be) a twin? 90. In spite of ________________ (be) a shy person, Carl decided

to take part in the school play.

2. Put the verbs in brackets into the gerund or the infinitive. 1. A: Mum, this programme’s nearly finished. Can’t I go on ________________ (watch) TV for a while?

B: No, I want you to do your Maths homework and then go on ________________ (write) your English essay. You haven’t even started it yet and it’s due tomorrow.

2. A: Your dress is filthy. It wants ________________ (wash). B: I know. I wanted ________________ (take) it to the cleaner’s yesterday, but they were closed.

3. A: I’ll never forget ________________ (visit) Thailand for the first time. B: Yes, it was such a wonderful holiday. If only I hadn’t forgotten ________________ (take) my camera.

4. A: Why don’t we stop ________________ (get) something to eat on the way home? B: OK, but we should really stop ________________ (spend) money on junk food.

5. A: Did you remember ________________ (tell) him about the party? B: I don’t remember ________________ (tell) him, but I’m sure I did.

6. A: Do you regret ________________ (offer) him the job? B: Yes, I regret ________________ (say) he’s not a reliable employee.

7. A: Did you mean ________________ (park) so far away? B: Yes, otherwise it would mean ________________ (pay) to get into a car park.

8. A: I’ve been trying ________________ (contact) Mr Isaacs all morning. B: Why don’t you try ________________ (phone) his club?

9. Do you remember ________________ (meet) her at my house last year? 10. Please remember ________________ (wipe) your feet before coming in. 11. I completely forgot ________________ (lock) the front door last night. 12. Don’t forget ________________ (bring) your bathing suit with you. 13. These stockings need ________________ (mend). 14. Do you need ________________ (buy) all that stuff? 15. I regret ________________ (inform) you that your injury will prevent you from playing any more matches this season. 16. He regrets ________________ (argue) with the referee as it resulted in his being sent off the pitch. 17. The cyclist had to stop ________________ (mend) a flat tyre during the race. 18. You should stop ________________ (smoke) if you want to enter the marathon next year. 3. Complete the second sentences so that they mean the same as the first. Use a gerund or an infinitive in each sentence.

1. Keeping children amused on a three-hour car journey is often difficult. It’s often difficult…

2. Asking for help was not an easy decision. It wasn’t an easy decision…

3. I’m going to do my own research. I’ve decided…

4. Some people marry again if they get divorced. After …

5. Joanne must realize that she’s too moody. Joanne needs …

6. I wish I hadn’t said that. I regret…

7. You must bring your I.D. with you when you take the Psychometric test. Don’t forget …

8. It’s useless to try and explain the problem to my parents. They’ll never understand. There’s no point in …

9. He would like to learn medicine. …is what he would like to do.

10. I prefer to listen to Rock n’ roll. I enjoy…

11. Tom Cruise said that he was looking forward to seeing you in the concert. Tom Cruise said that he hoped …

12. The principal said that he would definitely give us a day off before the exam. The principal promised …

13. Purchasing that laptop was a waste of money. That laptop was not worth…

14. I have seen this movie before. I remember …

15. When I see the grades of my son, I get depressed. I can’t stand…