GERUNDS AND INFINITIVES

DANH ĐỘNG TỪ VÀ ĐỘNG TỪ NGUYÊN MẪU

I. Gerund or Infinitive – Fill in the correct form.

1. Mary enjoys _________________ to music. (listen)
2. I don’t mind __________________ the washing up. (do)
3. Irregular verbs are not easy ___________________ . (remember)
4. Mathew is really good at __________________ . (cook)
5. She waited __________________ a movie ticket. (buy)
6. The doctor encouraged his patients __________________ healthy food. (eat)
7. My flat is easy __________________ . (find)
8. She is interested in __________________ a doctor. (become)
9. He is saving money ___________________ a new car. (buy)
10. When I met her I couldn’t help _________________ her. (hug)
11. My favorite hobby is ___________________ . (cook)
12. My father helped me ____ _______________ my homework. (do)
13. I’m sick of _______________ hamburgers every day. (eat)
14. It is important ______________ the net for more information. (surf)
15. She advised me ________________ a doctor as soon as possible. (see)
16. I don’t feel like ____ ____________ English today. (study)
17. Isabel got Mike ________________ her car (wash)
18. ___________ sport every day is good for your health. (do)
19. At last they decided ________________ the apartment. (rent)
22. It’s no use ___________________ over spilt milk. (cry)
23. The following questions are easy ___________________ . (answer)
24. She told us where ___________________ the necessary material. (find)
25. Would you mind ___________________ this letter for me? (post)
26. They suggested ___________________ by bus. (travel)
27. We plan ___________________ to Europe this summer(go)
28. It was hard for her ___________________ smoking. (quit)
29. We were all happy about ___________________ the New Year in Vienna. (celebrate)
30. It seems difficult ___________________ everything about the topic. (know
31. Just avoid ___________________ unnecessary mistakes. (make)
32. Can you imagine ___________________ my car before we leave? (finish)
33. We are used ___________________ up early in the morning. (get)
34. She enjoys ___________________ . (paint)
37. We intend ___________________ you next spring. (visit)
38. I decided ___________________ more often. (exercise)
39. Mary keeps ___________________ about her problems. (talk)
41. Nancy seemed ___________________ disappointed. (be)
42. I can’t bear ___________________ so much responsibility. (have)
43. She is fond of ___________________ picnics. (have)
44. She promised ___________________ smoking. (stop)
45. They urge their citizens ___________________ more waste. (recycle)
46. John is thinking about ___________________ abroad. (study)
47. She considered ___________________ to New York. (move)
48. Tom agrees ___________________ me. (help)
50. She warned him ___________________ late. (not be)

II. Gerund or Infinitive – Fill in the correct form.

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

III. Gerund or Infinitive – Fill in the correct form.

1. ________________ is not allowed here. (fish)
2. I heard the TV set ________________ . (explode)
4. I keep ________________ you - it was an accident. (tell)
5. Jack is good at ________________ ceilings. (paint)
6. She wondered who ________________ . (ask)
7. It is difficult ________________ him. (understand)
8. She did not know what ________________ from them. (expect)
9. My wife warned us ________________ the table. (not touch)
10. He refused ________________ me what all the fuss was about. (tell)
13. I let her ________________ on with her work. (get)
14. Colin had no idea of how ________________ into the house. (get)
15. I’d rather ________________ in bed than go to work. (be)
16. I crossed the road without ________________ . (look)
17. We advised her ________________ a year abroad. (not spend)
18. I always dreamed of ________________ in a small house by the seaside. (live)
19. She made us ________________ for hours. (wait)
20. She learned ________________ pupils with respect. (treat)
21. I couldn’t help ____________ when I saw the bride in the beautiful white dress. (cry)
22. My uncle has given up ______________ and now he prefers_________.(smoke, eat)
23. He wasn’t used ________________ on the right side of the road. (drive)
24. Would you rather ________________ to a restaurant or eat at home. (go)
26. I agreed ________________ him if he is in trouble. (help)
27. I’m too old ________________ my habits now. (change)
28. Please stop ________________ . You’re making me nervous. (whisper)
29. He was silly enough _____________ into the pond without ________ first.(dive, look)
30. I enjoy ________________ alone. I never feel lonely. (be)

IV. Gerund or Infinitive – Fill in the correct form.

1. They are likely __________________ up at any time. (show)
2. The man denied __________________ the crime. (commit)
3. Their memories of __________________ in Africa will stay with them forever. (travel)
4. He has always been afraid of __________________. (fly)
5. __________________ is good for your health. (swim)
6. Would you mind __________________ me the sugar. (pass)
7. She promised __________________ the report as soon as possible. (read)
10. Paul gave up __________________ five years ago. (smoke)
11. What about __________________ to the zoo tomorrow? (go)
12. Barcia __________________ in winning the Spanish championship. (succeed)
14. My friend was happy __________________ me at the party. (see)
15. He was ashamed __________________ that he had lied. (admit)
16. It was very kind of you __________________ me. (help)
17. She always wastes her time __________________ bad books. (read)
19. She hadn’t expected this task __________________ so difficult. (be)
20. It’s no use __________________ a taxi. We’ll be late anyway. (take)
21. Don’t forget __________________ the document as soon as you are finished. (sign)
22. She made me __________________ like a real man. (feel)
23. __________________ video games all the time is very boring. (play)
24. She is fond of __________________ comics. (read)
25. Alvaro admitted __________________ during the English test. (cheat)
26. The teacher reminded us __________________ irregular verbs. (learn)
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27. The boy refused __________________ what his mother said. (do)
28. Brenda really hates __________________. (study)
29. I used __________________ basketball during my college years. (play)
30. How long does it take you __________________ to the university? (walk)
V. Gerund or Infinitive – Fill in the correct form.
1. Don't let them ___________________ (cross) that dangerous road on their own.
2. What about ___________________ (have) a last drink ?
3. They accused me of ___________________ (break) the window.
4. They'd rather ___________________ (go) to Tuscany than to Ireland.
5. There was a very good reason for ___________________ (not believe) in what he said.
6. I don't know what ___________________ (believe) anymore.
7. Remember ___________________ (phone) Tom tomorrow - OK I won't forget.
9. Why not ___________________ (spend) our holiday in Florida this year ?
10. She is always the last ___________________ (arrive)
11. Most teachers insist on their pupils ___________________ (do) the homework.
12. She has often made me ___________________ (cry).
13. I expect ___________________ (hear) from you by Monday.
15. How old were you when you learnt ___________________ (drive) ?
16. I don't mind _____________ (walk) home but I'd rather ______________(get) a taxi.
17. I can't make a decision. I keep ___________________ (change) my mind.
18. We had to keep him from ___________________ (fall) off the cliff.
19. He had made his decision and refused ___________________ (change) his mind.
20. It was a good holiday. I enjoyed ___________________ (be) by the sea.
21. The water here is not very good. I'd avoid ________________ (drink) it if I were you.
22. Steve used _____________(be) a footballer. He had to stop__________(play) because of an injury.
23. How do you make this machine ___________________(work )? - I'm not sure. Try___________________ (press)
the button and see what happens !
24. What do you advise me ___________________ ? (do)
25. They intend ___________________ a new house next year. (buy)

Read the following sentences. Write C beside correct sentences and I beside the incorrect sentences and
make all necessary corrections.

Example: He agrees speak at the convention.

1. I expected him to see me from the balcony, but he didn’t.
2. They intended interviewing the ambassador the last week in November.
3. I regretted to tell her that she had not been sent an invitation to the party.
4. Patty has chosen attending the University of Michigan in the fall.
6. Terry getting married surprises me.
7. Would you please stop to talk? I cannot hear the presenter.
8. Did he suggest us go to a Japanese restaurant?
9. She can’t stand to do her homework with the radio turned on.
10. Mr. and Mrs. Hunter forced their daughter’s joining the social club against her will.
11. For they to be traveling in Sweden is a great pleasure.
12. Please remember working harder.
13. I don’t mind Tai to arrive a little late to the meeting.
14. John avoided go to the dentist for three years.
15. They can’t afford taking a trip to the Caribbean this year.
16. Some schools decide participating every year.
17. The teacher recommended us to study the chapter carefully before the exam.
18. The students postponed preparing for the exam until the night before.
19. Helen promised taking the library book back.
20. The teacher insisted for the students arriving on time for class.
21. Paul hates getting up early in the morning.
22. Lisa delayed to phone home until she got her exam back.
23. They worked all day preparing for the big party.
24. The janitor started to clean the floor after everyone left.
25.The rain prevented the children from go to the park.

VII. Rewrite the following sentences

1. After we had left the party, we went straight to the theatre.
 Having ………………………….
2. She left the restaurant. She didn't pay the bill.
 She left the restaurant ………………
3. “Let’s go for a walk,” Mary said.
-Mary suggested ……..
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 4. Buying a house in Danang city is very difficult.
– IT IS DIFFICULT ………………………
5. He left the house early in this morning . I caught sight of it
 I noticed
6. The thief broke into the house and stole a lot of things. The child watched that.
 The child watched..
7.They allowed her to do everything she liked
They let ………………………
8. He shouted in the next room. I heard it.I heard ……………………………………….…….
9. She found out the solution. It was clever of her. - It was ……………………………
10. He donated $ 10.000 to the poor. It was generous of him- It was………………………
11. They helped us to get over the difficulties, which was very kind- It was very……………………
12. Laura always checks her car regularly. She's careful that way.- Laura is always ……………..
13.The teacher told her students to do all their homework. - The teacher made………
14.The cat jumped through the window. The boy saw that.The boy saw………
15.The houses shook very violently, we felt it. We felt ……………………………………….
16. It is surprising that we have won the game.. - We are…………………………….
17. Contacting her at work is usually quite easy. - She is………………………………
18. Our parents never let us go out at nights - We are never allowed…………………..
19. I don’t find it difficult to get up early in the morning. - I am used……………..
- I have no ……………………………………………………
20. Please don’t play your music so loudly. -Would you mind…………. ?
21. Ba is interested in telling jokes. - Ba enjoys
22. Would you mind turning the radio down?. - Could you
23. Please don’t interrupt me all the time . - Would you mind
24. We don’t eat at home. We went to a restaurant instead. - Instead of………………
25. My father said I could use his car. - My father allowed…………………….
26. Sue is excited about going to Spain on holiday. - Sue is looking………………
27. I would like her to help me put the chair away. – I would rather she………………..
28. The sudden noise caused me to jump. - The sudden noise made ……………….
29. Betty let Karen keep the kitten. - Betty allowed……………………….
30. It’s not a good idea to walk alone at nights. - It’s better to avoid…………………
31. Don’t stop him doing what he wants. - Let ………………………….
32. At first I didn’t want to apply for the job but Sarah persuaded me. - Sarah persuaded ……………
33. My lawyer said I shouldn’t say anything to the police. - My lawyer advised…………….
34. They got married. They didn’t tell any of their friends. - They got married without………….
35. He was sorry he hadn’t said goodbye to her at the airport.-He regretted………………
36. He doesn’t need to wash the car today.- It isn’t ……………………………………
37. They don’t smoke any more.- They used........................................................
38. Why don’t we have a good time tonight?- Let’s......................................................................
39. She can’t afford to buy the TV.- The Tv is ……………………………………………
40.Passing the English exam is very essential for us now. - It is…………
41. They couldn’t possibly grow roses in the poor land. - It was…………………………….
42. It often takes us 30 minutes to get to school by bike .- We often spend………………
43. I prefer films to news.- I would rather……………………………………………
44. She’d rather eat at home than go to the restaurant for lunch.- She’d prefer…………………
45. We would like them to give us a lift.- We would rather they…………………………..
46. Would you like to go out for a drink? - Do you feel like................................................?
47. She'd rather read books than watch films.- She prefers.............................................................
48. Tom finds it difficult to meet people. - Tom has.....................................................................
49. Don't study if you are feeling tired. There is no point. - There is no point .........................................
50. I phoned Ann and then I went out.- After .......................................................................
51. John took more exercises and so lost weight. - By............................................................................
52. I told you that you shouldn't tell him anything. - I warned you not.....................................................
53. Please don’t tell any one about that. – I’d rather you.........................................................................
54. It was impossible for him to plant all trees on the hill. - He couldnot...................................................
55.We spent three days getting to Ho Chi Minh city by coach. - It took..................................................
56. You'd better stop playing games and spend time studying. - It is time you...........................................
57. A good way of keeping fit is to swim everyday.  Swimming…………………………
58. It takes a long time to learn a foreign language.  We spend…………………………………
59. It is not easy to change money here on a Sunday.  Changing…………………………
60. It is impossible to park your car during office hours.  Parking……………………………………………
VIII. Rewrite the following sentences.
1.I expect that he will arrive here by lunchtime.->I expect him.............................................................................
2. The security guard made the boys go out.-> The boys..................................................................................
3. His mother wouldn’t allow him to go out.-> He..........................................................................................
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4. It is impossible to learn a foreign language in a week.-> Learning.................................................................................
5. He prefers golf than tennis.-> He ‘d rather..............................................................................
6. “ May I borrow your pen?”-> Would you mind................................................................?
7. My suit needs cleaning before I go to the party.-> I need..................................................................................
8. Why don’t you ask her yourself? -> I suggest..............................................................................
9. Mr.Jones would rather watch TV at home than go to the cinema.-> Mr.Jones prefers............................................
10 . Why don’t you put your luggage under the seat?-> He suggested......................................................................
11.”You ought to study harder, Nam”-> She advised ...................................................................
12.“You'd better look for a new job, Andrew.” = Jane advised........................................................
13. “I must have made a mistake in the calculations.” = Mr. Forest admitted.............................................
14.“We'll organize the Christmas party.” = They promised.............................................