8A GRAMMAR choosing between gerunds and infinitives

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use the gerund, the infinitive with to, or the infinitive without to. Write your answers in the column on the right. 1 I think it would be very stressful your own business. (run) to run 2 I’m really busy right now. Would you mind me back in about five minutes? (call) 3 My boss told me she wanted to me in her office. (speak) 4 We decided her a birthday present because we weren’t sure what she

5 Have you ever thought of back to live in Edinburgh, or are you happy in London? (go) 6 My neighbour offered my children while I went shopping. (look after) 7 Emily’s parents aren’t strict enough with her. They let her whatever she likes. (do) 8 overtime is exhausting. Last night, I finished work at 9.00 and I started again this morning at 8.00. (do) 9 My parents would like me medicine. (study) 10 I think Jessica should study architecture. She’s very good at . (draw) 11 Do you think you’d like with children, or would you find it too stressful? (work) 12 If they can save enough money, they’re hoping to Miami for their honeymoon. (go) 13 Have you ever thought about yoga or Pilates? They’re very good if you have problems with your back. (do) 14 I was really surprised that Lucy and Adam have separated. I thought that they were very happy. (hear) 15 Are you going to go on English here next year? (study) 16 Toby was sacked because he kept late for work. (arrive) 17 I don’t really feel like tonight. Let’s go out for dinner. (cook) 18 Josh pretended the shirt his granny had bought him, but really he thought it was horrible. (like) 19 late at night always makes me badly. (eat / sleep) 20 Angela asked her brother her a lift into town. (give) ACTIVATION

Test your memory. Cover the column on the right and look at the sentences. Read the sentences aloud with the verbs in the correct form.