Gerund vs. Infinitive Exercise

December 11th, 2021 in English Quiz

Fill in the blanks with the infinitive or gerund form of the verb given in the brackets.

1. I don’t want ……………………… (talk) to him.

2. It is beginning ………………………. (rain)

3. She didn’t allow me …………………….. (speak)

4. He was told …………………….. (wait)

5. She suggested ……………………… a doctor. (consult)

6. I regret …………………….. (leave) school at thirteen.

7. I was asked ……………………. a complaint. (file)

8. We were shocked …………………………. the news. (hear)

9. I am tired of …………………………. (listen) to the same advice.

10. I have finished ……………………. (cook)

11. She enjoys …………………… (sail)

12. Is it worth ………………………. Kashmir? (visit)

Answers

1. I don’t want to talk to him.

2. It is beginning to rain.

3. She didn’t allow me to speak.

4. He was told to wait.

5. She suggested consulting a doctor.

6. I regret leaving school at thirteen.

7. I was asked to file a complaint.

8. We were shocked to hear the news.

9. I am tired of listening to the same advice.

10. I have finished cooking.

11. She enjoys sailing.

12. Is it worth visiting Kashmir?