Gerunds vs. Infinitives

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Which verbs take -ing, which take to + verb — and why it matters.

1Choose the best answer Tap an answer. You see why straight away.

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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)

  1. C — reading. Enjoy is followed by a gerund (-ing).
  2. B — to buy. Decide is followed by a to-infinitive.
  3. C — drinking. Avoid is followed by a gerund (-ing).
  4. B — to finish. Agree is followed by a to-infinitive.
  5. C — trying. Suggest is followed by a gerund (-ing).
  6. B — to see. Hope is followed by a to-infinitive.
  7. C — worrying. Can’t help is followed by a gerund (-ing).
  8. B — to help. Promise is followed by a to-infinitive.
  9. C — writing. Finish is followed by a gerund (-ing).
  10. B — to learn. Want is followed by a to-infinitive.
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