Gerunds vs. Infinitives
Which verbs take -ing, which take to + verb — and why it matters.
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1. I enjoy ___ books in my free time.
2. She decided ___ a new car.
3. I avoid ___ coffee before bed.
4. They agreed ___ the project by Friday.
5. He suggested ___ a different restaurant.
6. We hope ___ you again soon.
7. I can’t help ___ about the exam.
8. She promised ___ me with my homework.
9. They finished ___ the report late last night.
10. I want ___ a new language this year.
Answer key — Gerunds vs. Infinitives (B2)
- C — reading. Enjoy is followed by a gerund (-ing).
- B — to buy. Decide is followed by a to-infinitive.
- C — drinking. Avoid is followed by a gerund (-ing).
- B — to finish. Agree is followed by a to-infinitive.
- C — trying. Suggest is followed by a gerund (-ing).
- B — to see. Hope is followed by a to-infinitive.
- C — worrying. Can’t help is followed by a gerund (-ing).
- B — to help. Promise is followed by a to-infinitive.
- C — writing. Finish is followed by a gerund (-ing).
- B — to learn. Want is followed by a to-infinitive.
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