Gerund or Infinitive Quiz

1. We are all looking forward _______________you next Saturday.

2. Neill Armstrong was the first man _______________ his foot on the moon’s surface.

3. It’s no use ______________ with him. He has already decided _____________ on the project alone.

4. I had a lot of trouble _______________ into the house. Nobody seemed___________ where the key
was.

5. I wanted my son _________________ up in a peaceful neighbourhood.

6. Tom advised me ______________ the house because it wasn’t of any use to me.

7. The police have put up a barrier _____________ travellers from _________________ out of the station.

8. Do you feel like ______________ out or would you rather_____________ at home?

9. I got used _______________ to work because the office was only a few minutes from home.

10. We suggested____________ in hotel rooms, but our children were anxious ________________.

11. I heard the clock ________________ six.

12. Mike remained ___________ when the old woman entered the room.

13. Do you mind my ________________ in your presence? (SMOKE)

14. It is important for young people ____________________ as many foreign languages as
possible.

15. Don't go on _______________ such an arrogant guy. Try to be more friendly.

16. We convinced her ______________ with us to the movies.

17. I remember _______________ a new USB stick, but I don't know where I put it.

18. I'd enjoy _______________ part of my gap year abroad.

19. I agreed _____________ load the dishwasher this week.

20. We are looking forward ______________ to India next summer. It's said ______________ a wonderful country.
country.

21. We need to be at the train station in half an hour, so I suggest ________________ now.

22. The doctor advised us _________________ some proper medicine with us when we go to Africa.

23. I'm so bad at _______________ people's names. I always seem ____________ them up.

24. I was surprised _____________________ such a good performance because all the actors were amateurs.

25. The new coach made us ______________ harder and, as a result, we won the next game.

26. Students are not allowed ______________ on the lawn.

27. Mom, I'm tired of _______________ the same things all the time. Can't you make something different for a change?

28. I stopped ______________ lunch in the school cafeteria because it didn't taste good anymore.

29. I'm fed up with ____________ my little brother to school every day. He is old enough ____________ alone.

30. My sister won't let me __________ her new dress.

31. We couldn't avoid _________________ into him on our way to town.

32. The teacher made us _____________ in class after school because we misbehaved.

33. Dad must give up _______________ unhealthy food. He is getting a bit overweight.

34. It's easy ______________ why many people like food from other countries.

35. I am looking forward ______________ you at the dinner party.

36. My mum remembers _______________ the Millers, so I don't know why they're not here yet.

37. My parents allowed me _____________ to the cinema with a few friends.

38. The teacher insisted on my parents __________________ over to school for a chat

39. I don't feel like __________________ in the park today. Let's go tomorrow.

40. I can't help_____________________. That joke was so funny.

41. The travel agent advised us __________________ around after dark.

42. Did you have any trouble ________________ the house ?

43. It's no use ________________ with him. He won't listen to you.

44. After a few miles he stopped on the motorway ________________ some cigarettes

45. Women were given the right ___________________ in the first part of the 20th century.

46. I happened ___________________ in the neighbourhood, so I thought I'd pay you a visit

47. Have you ever let your friend _____________ your new tablet ?

48. My boss warned me  __________________ finishing the project.

49. Jenny is good at _______________children ______________ down properly at the table.

50. My dad used _______________ after dinner, but he doesn't do that anymore

51. She advised us __________________ there alone. It could be very dangerous

52. I enjoyed _________________ with you for the holidays. It was marvellous.

53. I am absolutely against ________________ the house without any money in our savings account.

54. My grandfather gave up__________________ a few years ago. He’s too old to sit behind a steering
wheel.

55. It's impossible _________________ on this pitch because the ball won't bounce.

56. He spends all his spare time ________________ stamps and coins.

57. When I was in London, I managed ___________________ almost all the important sights, despite the little
time I had.

58. For some people it's difficult to get used _________________ up early in the morning.

59. Dad demanded ___________________ what I was doing up at this time of the night.

60. I regret________________that the event must be cancelled due to the circumstances.

61. She can't tolerate ________________ the centre of attention.

62. I managed to balance my account without _______________ out a new loan.

63. I would like to know why he insisted on_______________ this alone

64. I blamed him for _________________ me with my homework. That's why I got a bad mark.

65. They accused his youngest son of ________________ the fence.

66. It's impossible _________________ on this pitch because the ball won't bounce.

67. It's not her job _______________ the dog for a walk

68. The boss reminded me _______________the report by next Saturday.

69. We stopped_________________ to the bathroom and have a snack before continuing our trip.

70. We're thinking of _______________ to Berlin by train. It's much cheaper and more comfortable than ____________ by car.

71. He somehow managed ____________ his exams. Nobody thought he would succeed in doing so.

72. She apologized for _______________ enough time with her two daughters.

73. He decided ________________ to school on Saturday.

74. When you finish ______________up the garage you can start _____________ the car.

75. My dad never admits ________________ any mistakes. He thinks he's perfect.

76. I can't afford _____________ a new car. I haven't got enough money.

77. His doctor advised him ______________ up _____________.

78. I warned him not ______________the freshly painted walls.

79. We stopped___________ to the bathroom and have a snack before _________________ our trip.

80. My husband blamed me for _______________ to have a second child.

81. We are very anxious ____________ a plane for the first time.

82. Mom told her to stop ____________ such strange noises.

83. English is a lot easier _______________ than French or other languages.

84. The thief admitted______________the money from the old woman.

85. The kidnappers threatened ________________ their hostages.

86. We are looking forward ______________ you next week.

87. The shop assistant warned us ____________ the flowers.

88. The teacher demanded_______________why we hadn't cleaned the blackboard.

89. Anna denied ____________ the vase.

90. They couldn't help ____________ when she tripped over the carpet.

91. Our boss convinced everyone ___________ longer hours.

92. My dad insisted on ____________ me the money for the tickets.

93. Have you considered ______________ the house?

94. I reminded him _____________a few things on his way home from work.

95. I hate it when the phone keeps_______________ all the time. It's disgusting!

96. We chose __________ to Mark's engagement party.

97. The members of the council have delayed _______________a decision.

98. She stopped _____________ a newspaper on her way home.

99. We'll get everything finished, even if it means _______________ up late at night.

100. I don't remember _____________ for help. I wonder why he's here.

101. The new job will involve you _______________ some time in Europe.

102. I can't afford _______________ a job at the moment. I really need the money.

103. I am absolutely against _________________ the house without any money in our savings account.

104. We are so proud of ____________________ in such a wonderful country.

105. She came into my room without_________________.

106. She was the first woman _________________ across the English Channel.

107. Could you two girls please stop __________________?

108. I begged her not ______________ the teacher.

109. They decided to take a plane to Berlin instead of______________there.

110. I have a friend who claims ______________able to speak 5 languages.

111. He suggested _______________ the car here instead of _____________ home.

112. I have given up ________________ newspapers. There’s nothing in them anymore.

113. Do you know anything about ___________________ stamps?

114. The teacher accused the students of _____________.

115. I was far from _________________a word he said.

116. It is important to _______________the net for more information.

117. They finally decided _______________their apartment.

118. It’s no use __________________ over spilt milk.

119. Would you mind ______________ the letter for me. It’s very important.

120. The questions won’t be difficult _________________.

121. When I saw her the first time I couldn’t help _______________. She was so lovely to look at

122. My dad is really good at ______________.

123. Margaret enjoys _______________ to music

124. When she was a teenager, she was keen on ________________ a doctor.

125. Stop __________now! You’re such a big girl!

126. The aquarium needs _________________.

127. My mother made me _______________ the medicine, even though I hated the taste.

128. The government urged their citizens __________________ more waste.

129. She promised ______________ biting nails.

130. She couldn’t bear ________________ on so much responsibility. That’s why she quit her job.

131. Most European countries don’t allow  ________________ in bars and restaurants.

132. Can you imagine ________________ the painting before the Christmas holidays?

133. I forgot ______________ the door when I left.

134. We were all looking forward ______________the New Year in New York.

135. We are planning_______________to Europe this summer.