Gerunds and Infinitives Review

Complete the sentences with the best form of the verb in brackets1. My parents generally allowed me to go (go) to bed whenever I wanted as a teenager.2. They were constantly asking me to turn (turn) my music down.3. They only let me stay (stay) out late at the weekend.4. They always made me help (help) them do (do)the housework once a week. I didn't mind doing (do) most of it, but I hated washing up (wash up).5. Two things my parents taught me to be (be) positive about life and to take (take) every opportunity that came my way._ Put the verbs in brackets into the correct ing form or the infinitive with or without to.1. Oliver's offered to help (help) me with my assignment. We've arranged to meet (meet) in the library after school.2. Elisa's hoping to study (study) history at university, but her family want her to study (study) law.3. I don't remember taking (take) this photo! But I can't imagine anyone else taking (take) it with my phone.4. I really don't want to go on (go) the work training day. I can't stand doing (do) all those team-building exercises and so on. I've tried to find (find) an excuse not to go, but they say everyone has to go.5. James has decided not to apply (not apply) for a promotion. He's intending to look for (look for) a new job with a new company instead._ Complete the second sentence so the meaning is similar to the first sentence.Example:The plan is to leave at around six in the morning.We're aiming to leave at around six in the morning.1. Hua watched TV for two hours last night.Hua spent two hourswatching TV last night2. She won't say who broke the windowShe's refusing to say who broke the window3. We should arrive in about ten minutes.We expect to arrive in about ten minutes4. I wish I could see my friends back homeI really miss seeing my friends back home5. Henrik wishes he hadn't said all those things last nightHenrik really regrets saying all those things last night6. I'm having programming lessons from PeterPeter is teaching me how to program7. Opening the window may help if you're too hot.Try opening the window if you're too hot_ Complete the conversations with ing form of the verbs in the box (be --- leave---quit---start--- work)1. A Are you serious about quitting your job? B Yes, I'm really fed up with working there. A Gosh, That 'll be your fifth job in two years, since leaving university.2. A I'm sorry for being late. B Oh, don't worry. There was a delay in starting the meeting, anyway._ Complete the suggestions about having a party with the infinitive of the verbs in the box (drink---eat---have(3)---invite---warn)1. The most important thing is to have music you can dance to.2. It's a good idea to have a bit of food, so that people have got something to eat if they're hungry.3. Make sure that there is plenty to drink. You don't want to run out of drinks.4. It's better not to invite too many people. And it's always sensible to have an equal number of males and female if possible.5. It's a good idea to warn the neighbors. You don't want them to complain about the noise._ Complete the sentences by putting the verbs in brackets into the ing form or the infinitive.1. I'm sorry to hear (hear) you've lost your job. But I suppose it's an opportunity to move (move) on and find something better.2. It's great to go (go) away on holiday, but it's always nice to get (get) back home again.3. Are you ready to leave (leave) yet? I'm getting fed up with waiting (wait), to be honest.4. Pascal's accent is quite strong. He has quite a lot of difficulty in pronouncing (pronounce) some common words. It's sometimes hard to understand (understand) him.5. Can you give me some help and advice about applying (apply) for university as a mature student? For example, what's the best way of making (make) sure you get an interview?6. Customers are responsible for checking (check) they have the correct change before leaving (leave) the shop.7. I'd like some information about joining (join) the gym. Is it possible to do (do) it now?