Gerunds and Infinitives

By Rosamund Place | August 31, 2007

sometimes we need a gerund (ing form), sometimes an infinitive and sometimes either is possible.

Try out the quizz to test your knowledge of this grammar point.

 

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1. [Multiple choice]

I remember when I was young, we went ……. every night.

Answers for Quiz [1].

  • 1. to dance
  • 2. dancing (correct)

2. [Multiple choice]

Can we do a backup, I can’t risk ……. this data.

Answers for Quiz [2].

  • 1. to lose
  • 2. losing (correct)

3. [Multiple choice]

I must remember …….the clocks back tonight!

Answers for Quiz [3].

  • 1. to turn (correct)
  • 2. turning

4. [Multiple choice]

This cannot wait, I promised ……. them on Friday

Answers for Quiz [4].

  • 1. to deliver (correct)
  • 2. delivering

5. [Multiple choice]

I can’t help …….it would have been better not to invite them.

Answers for Quiz [5].

  • 1. to think
  • 2. thinking (correct)

6. [Multiple choice]

We regret ……. you that today’s performance has had to be cancelled.

Answers for Quiz [6].

  • 1. to inform (correct)
  • 2. informing

7. [Multiple choice]

Stop ……. that, it’s getting on my nerves!

Answers for Quiz [7].

  • 1. to do
  • 2. doing (correct)

8. [Multiple choice]

I stopped ……. some bread on my way home.

Answers for Quiz [8].

  • 1. to get (correct)
  • 2. getting
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