Question

Gerunds and Infinitives Choose which of the following are correct. In some cases, both are
correct.
1. I prefer (eat) savoury foods rather than sweets.
2. My dad has managed (fix) our computer.
3. I don’t mind (do) the washing up.
4. My mother enjoys (exercise) at the gym.
5. I can’t stand (wear) glasses.
6. I like (travel) to other countries.
7. He finally admitted (lie) about doing his homework.
8. The school has agreed (postpone) exams because of COVID.
9. I hate (take) my dog for a walk when it’s raining.
10. Please stop (make) a noise. The baby is sleeping.
11. I love (listen) to the Beatles music.
12. Our teacher promised (take) us to the zoo if we worked well.
13. We must do warm up exercises before we begin (walk).
14. Today we will continue (work) from our workbooks.
15. Please remember (fetch) the children from school.
16. Please try (finish) your work on time.
17. You deserve (be) punished for driving under the influence.
18. I can’t afford (buy) a new car.
19. My dad hates (stand) in long queues.
20. John pretended (be) sick because he didn’t want to go to school.
21. The children enjoy (go) to the movies.
22. My mother avoids (speak) in public.
23. I miss (play) cricket with my friends.
24. I wouldn’t advise you skip classes before the exam.
25. I can’t bear (hear) nails on a chalkboard.
26. My dad wants to learn (fly) a helicopter.
27. My friend hopes (travel) with us when we fly to London.
28. Don’t forget (come) to school early tomorrow

Answer 1

1. eating

2. fixing

3. doing

4. exercise

5. wearning

6. travel

7. liying

8. postponing

9. taking

10. making

11. listening

12. take

13. walking

14. working

15. fetching

16. finish

17.

18.buying

19.standing

20.

21.going

22.speak

23.  ?

24. ?

25. hearing

26. flying

27. travel

28. coming