Gerunds and Infinitives
Quiz
Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form of the gerund or the infinitive.
Uncle George can't afford ...... (spend) even more money on home repairs as he's absolutely broke at the moment.
The parents agreed ...... (let) the children go to Susan's birthday party.
The policemen appear ...... (be) genuine. I guess, this is a real fine then.
My sister Silvia has arranged ...... (see) her dentist tomorrow as she's got some serious toothache.
My best friend asked me ...... (keep) it a secret and I've told everyone I know.
Some burglars attempted ...... (break in) last night. Fortunately, they were unsuccessful.
The gifted girl begged her parents ...... (let) her go to university.
Would you care ...... (explain) your intentions in more detail, please?
Some school children chose ...... (watch) the game while others joined in.
No sane person would consent ...... (treat) animals in such a cruel way.
The professor decided ...... (hold) yet another lecture on ancient cultures as the first two were a major success.
All the students expected ...... (get) great exame results but, actually, few of them did.
The parolee failed ...... (contact) his parole officer on time and had to go to prison again.
The old woman forgot ...... (put out) the lights before she went to bed last night.
The young woman happens ...... (be) a famous painter.
Who will help us ...... (look) for the stolen money?
Zealous people never hesitate ...... (take) the chance and become successful.
I hope ...... (see) you again one day.
The detective intends ...... (find) the criminals at all costs.
The thief deserves ...... (be) hanged for the brutal crime he's committed.