Infinitive and Gerund

A- Insert a gerund or a to-infinitive as adequate. (when the two forms are possible, give both).1. Are you ready _________(go) now?

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

3. Nobody really loves _________(work).

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

5. We couldnt help _________(make) noise.

6. he went home _________(lunch).

7. He didnt know _________(write) his name.

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

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

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

11. After _________(work) all evening, I felt tired.12. I find _________(read) really difficult on a bus.

13. Its nice of you _________(come).

14. Its difficult _________(keep) the class clean.

15. Stop _________(speak)!

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

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

18. The car seemed _________(be) broken.

19. We dont like _________(have) to do extra work.

20. Id like _________(know) where they live.

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

22. Ive no idea which bus _________(take).

23. It has stopped _________(rain).

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

25. Carol apologized for _________(be) late.

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

27. I dont mind _________(talk) to the young man.

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

29. Id like you _________(help) if you can.

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

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

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

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

34. He wont deny _________(be) there on the occasion.

35. I asked him _________(leave).36. Do you want _________(eat) all those cakes?

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

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

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

40. She wasnt at all surprised_________(find) that they had gone.

Answer key1. to go

2. to say

3. working 8to work)

4. to leave

5. making

6. to lunch

7. to write

8. going (to go)

9. singing

10. to see

11. working

12. reading

13. to come

14. to keep

15. speaking

16. to arrive

17. going

18. to be

19. having 8to have)

20. to know

21. to see

22. to take

23. raining24. go out

25. being

26. to buy

27. talking

28. to pay

29. to help

30. hurting

31. writing /(to write)

32. fishing

33. to know

34. being35. to leave

36. to eat

37. talking

38. going / to go

39. to be

40. to find

41. shouting