Question

Choose the -ing form, to infinitive or infinitive. 1. He tried to avoid …(answer) my questions. 2. She spends lot oftime …(play) the piano. 3. My mum makes me …(do) the exercises every morning. 4. Don't forget …(close) the door. 5. He'll never forget …(visit) Venice for the first time.

Answer 1

1. He tried to avoid answering my questions. In this case, the verb "avoid" is followed by the gerund (-ing form) because it is used after a preposition ("to"). 2. She spends a lot of time playing the piano. The verb "spend" is followed by the gerund (-ing form) because it is used to express how someone uses their time. 3. My mum makes me do the exercises every morning. The verb "make" is followed by the base form of the verb (infinitive) because it is used with the subject "me" to indicate an action that someone is forced to do. 4. Don't forget to close the door. The verb "forget" is followed by the infinitive because it is used after the verb "forget" to indicate an action that should not be forgotten. 5. He'll never forget visiting Venice for the first time. The verb "forget" is followed by the gerund (-ing form) because it is used after the verb "forget" to indicate a past action or experience that was memorable. Note: In English, certain verbs are followed by the gerund (-ing form) or the infinitive, while others can be followed by both with a difference in meaning. In this exercise, the choices are based on the most common and appropriate usage.