Gerunds vs. Infinitives: Exercises and Answer Key

Posted on Feb 18, 2025 in English

Key for Exercise 2: Gerund or Infinitive

Fill in the correct form.

  1. I can’t imagine working at home.
  2. We have decided against buying a new car.
  3. She seems to like her new job.
  4. The students hope to pass the exam.
  5. He won’t go by plane. He is afraid of flying.
  6. I am lazy. I don’t feel like doing any work.
  7. Remember to post the letter. Otherwise, they won’t get it by Saturday.
  8. Have you ever learned how to fly such a plane?
  9. They were too lazy to go out with us.
  10. I always enjoy talking to my grandfather. He always tells me great stories.
  11. I’m very interested in learning French.
  12. My pen friend is coming next Friday. I’m really looking forward to meeting her.
  13. Don’t you mind being away from your family for such a long time?
  14. The children promised to be back by nine.
  15. I wanted to go alone, but Joe insisted on coming with me.
  16. Tom offered to bring me home.
  17. Why not spend a weekend in Scotland?
  18. I’m sorry I can’t come to your party, but thank you for inviting me.
  19. Our neighbors apologized for making such noise.
  20. Paris is always worth traveling to.
  21. I’m sure I gave him back the money. I remember giving it back to him.
  22. She eventually managed to repair her bike.
  23. Would you like to drink a cup of coffee?
  24. There’s no point in discussing the matter. He has already made his decision.
  25. I prefer snowboarding to skiing.
  26. Do you mind bringing Anita to the doctor?
  27. It is difficult to understand him.
  28. We had difficulties finding your house.
  29. They decided to play tennis in the afternoon.
  30. We expect him to join us on Sunday.

Key for Exercise 3: Gerund or Infinitive

Fill in the correct form.

  1. Fishing is not allowed here.
  2. I heard the TV set explode.
  3. She appeared to be very nervous.
  4. I keep telling you – it was an accident.
  5. Jack is good at painting ceilings.
  6. She wondered who to ask.
  7. It is difficult to understand him.
  8. She did not know what to expect from them.
  9. My wife warned us not to touch the table.
  10. He refused to tell me what all the fuss was about.
  11. There’s no sense in visiting him. He’s not at home.
  12. Elephants are known to have a fantastic memory.
  13. I let her get on with her work.
  14. Colin had no idea of how to get into the house.
  15. I’d rather be in bed than go to work.
  16. I crossed the road without looking.
  17. We advised her not to spend a year abroad.
  18. I always dreamed of living in a small house by the seaside.
  19. She made us wait for hours.
  20. She learned to treat pupils with respect.
  21. I couldn’t help crying when I saw the bride in the beautiful white dress.
  22. My uncle has given up smoking and now he prefers eating.
  23. He wasn’t used to driving on the right side of the road.
  24. Would you rather go to a restaurant or eat at home?
  25. There was a fence to stop people from walking on the grass.
  26. I agreed to help him if he is in trouble.
  27. I’m too old to change my habits now.
  28. Please stop whispering. You’re making me nervous.
  29. He was silly enough to dive into the pond without looking first.
  30. I enjoy being alone. I never feel lonely.