Gerunds and Infinitives Exercises PDFSet 1: Gerund or Infinitive? Choosing the Right Form
20 questions·12 min·Answers included·Explanations included
Preview: Questions
Fill in the blank with the correct option.
1.I decided ___ a new car.
a) buyingb) buyc) boughtd) to buy
2.She avoids ___ junk food.
a) eatingb) to eatc) eatd) eaten
3.They hope ___ the exam.
a) passingb) to passc) passd) passed
4.He doesn't mind ___ late.
a) to workb) workc) workingd) worked
5.We offered ___ them with the project.
a) helpingb) helpedc) helpd) to help
... and 15 more questions in the PDF
Preview: Answers
1.to buy
2.eating
3.to pass
4.working
5.to help
... and 15 more answers in the PDF
Preview: Explanations
1."to buy"(d)
The verb 'decide' is always followed by a to-infinitive. 'I decided to buy a new car' is correct.
2."eating"(a)
The verb 'avoid' is always followed by a gerund (-ing form). 'She avoids eating junk food' is correct.
3."to pass"(b)
The verb 'hope' is always followed by a to-infinitive. 'They hope to pass the exam' is correct.
4."working"(c)
The verb 'mind' is always followed by a gerund (-ing form). 'He doesn't mind working late' is correct.
5."to help"(d)
The verb 'offer' is always followed by a to-infinitive. 'We offered to help them' is correct.
... and 15 more explanations in the PDF
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