Gerunds (Practice)
Updated: Sep 17
I. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of "Gerunds":
1. I enjoy --------------------
2. -------------------- is my favorite hobby.
3. Let’s go -------------------- this weekend.
4. He was angry about --------------------.
5. -------------------- is good for our health.
6. She practises -------------------- the violin every night.
7. Consider -------------------- to improve your mental health.
8. What is the purpose of --------------------?
9. My country is famous for --------------------.
10. -------------------- makes Tymon happy.
11. I’m sorry for --------------------.
12. -------------------- is her preferred activity.
13. We spend a lot of time -------------------- together.
14. When we go -------------------- we take nothing with us except a towel.
15. I can’t imagine myself --------------------.
16. Sam is good at --------------------.
17. Many people avoid -------------------- for better health.
18. They dislike --------------------.
19. Sarah didn’t mention --------------------.
20. Peter is used to --------------------.
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I. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of "Infinitives":
1. I hope ____________________ a new language next year.
2. She decided ____________________ a new car.
3. They agreed ____________________ us at the cafe.
4. He offered ____________________ me with my homework.
5. It is important ____________________ early for the exam.
6. We plan ____________________ on vacation in July.
7. She learned ____________________ the piano when she was young.
8. Do you want ____________________ us for dinner?
9. He promised ____________________ his room before night.
10. I managed ____________________ the project on time.
11. They refused ____________________ the agreement.
12. She prepares ____________________ for her final presentation.
13. It is easy ____________________ mistakes when you are tired.
14. He seems ____________________ very happy today.
15. We expect ____________________ the news by tomorrow.
16. She arranged ____________________ her dentist this afternoon.
17. I chose ____________________ at home instead of going out.
18. Don't forget ____________________ off the lights when you leave.
19. He hopes ____________________ a better job soon.
20. They tend ____________________ late on weekends.
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I. Read the story below and choose the correct form of the ver (Gerund) or (Infinitive)
Yesterday, Mark was driving home when he stopped (buy) a cup of coffee because he was feeling tired. While sitting at the cafe, he remembered (meet) an old school friend at that exact location two years ago. He tried (call) his friend to catch up, but the line was busy. He then tried (search) for him on social media instead to see if that would work. Mark regrets (not stay) in touch with his old classmates over the years, but he regrets (say) that life simply got too busy. Before leaving, he made sure to remember (pay) his tab at the register.
II. Read the story below and choose the correct form of the ver (Gerund) or (Infinitive)
Emma loves (read) books in her free time, but her brother love (read) magazines instead. Last month, they both started (learn) how to cook Italian food. They began (prepare) fresh pasta together every Sunday afternoon. Even when the recipes got complicated, they continued (work) hard to improve their cooking skills. Emma prefers (use) fresh herbs, while her brother prefers (use) dried spices. Despite their small differences in style, both of them like (spend) quality time together in the kitchen.
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