Gerunds and Infinitives
Quiz
Complete the gaps with gerund or infinitive constructions.
Greg would like ...... (order) some more office supplies.
The children would love ...... (see) your performance.
I would hate ...... (sack) you at a time like this but if you leave me no chance, I'll have to do it anyway.
The little ones are glad ...... (be) in your show.
All the colleagues were surprised ...... (hear) about my decision to leave the company after twenty-five years.
The young woman was devastated ...... (learn) about her husband's untimely death.
The old lady was shocked ...... (find out) that her own family had been stealing from her.
The postman was afraid ...... (ask) about the woman's problems as he knew she had quite a lot of them.
I'm delighted ...... (announce) that the project will continue for another two years.
The teacher is pleased ...... (see) that Mary's improved her Spanish.
You were right ...... (question) my motives.
The contestant is certain ...... (win) the competition with flying colours.
She was stupid ...... (think) that she was the best mathematician in the whole country.
Your friends are, of coursse, welcome ...... (stay) as long as they please.
David is sure ...... (convince) the manager of the benefits of his proposal.
Just be careful ...... (not/injure) your knee again.
The passengers were lucky ...... (come) home in one piece.
The chamberlain is happy ...... (serve) His Majesty.