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Gerund Vs. Infinitive

August 3rd, 2020 in English Quiz

Fill in the blanks with a gerund or an infinitive.

1. I want …………………… (to go / going)

2. The parents encouraged the child ……………………. another attempt. (to make / making)

3. They forced me ……………………. the document. (to sign / signing)

4. I enjoy ……………………….. in the sea. (to swim / swimming)

5. The teacher motivated the students ……………………… hard. (to work / working)

6. It takes me just five minutes ………………………… dressed. (to get / getting)

7. I was told ………………………. (to quit / quitting)

8. The doctor advised me ……………………… smoking. (to quit / quitting)

9. I don’t want …………………….. to the party. (to go / going)

10. She was made ……………………… (to wait / waiting)

Answers

1. I want to go.

2. The parents encouraged the child to make another attempt.

3. They forced me to sign the document.

4. I enjoy swimming in the sea.

5. The teacher motivated the students to work hard.

6. It takes me just five minutes to get dressed.

7. I was told to quit.

8. The doctor advised me to quit smoking.

9. I don’t want to go to the party.

10. She was made to wait.