Ex2: Identify the mistake (A, B, C or D) that needs correction.
1. Actually, Mr.Brown is only interested in watching TV, reading newspapers, and design houses.
A B C D
2. Found in 1945, the organisation had great effect on the development of the country.
A B C D
3. My uncle has had his motorbike repair five times recently.
A B C D
4. Remember taking off your shoes when you are in a Japanese house.
A B C D
5. Because of his lung cancer, my uncle stopped to smoke and drank little wine in order to feel better.
A B C D
6. In my opinion, he will have no difficulty to pass the entrance exam next month.
A B C D
7. Jane likes to listen to music, to go to the movie, to chat on the phone, and going shopping.
A B C D
8. My father used to giving me some good advice whenever I had a problem.
A B C D
9. Hellen borrowed my dictionary for look up the spelling of ‘occurrence’
A B C D
10. The teacher opened the windows for getting some fresh air in the room
A B C D
11. I need getting a part-time job to earn some money for my school expenses
A B C D
12. My mother made me to promise to write them once a week.
A B C D
13. To learn about another country it is very interesting.
A B C D
14. Most students want return home as soon as possible.
A B C D
15. When I went to shopping , I saw a man to drive his car onto the sidewalk
A B C D
Ex3: Rewrite the following sentences.
1. Mr.Smith prefers traveling by train to sitting on a boat.
Mr.Smith would rather……………………………………..............................………………………….. .
2. The storm made it impossible for the ferry to leave.
The storm prevented………………………………....................................…………………………………. .
3. My friend failed to reach the top of the mountain
My friend did not succeed in ……………………………...............................……………………………. .
4. When the teacher came in, he found no one in the class.
On…………………………………………………………..............................…………………………… .
5. “Why don’t you join our club?”, he said to me.
He suggested………………………………………………............................................................…………. .
6. Peter usually spends two hours finishing his homework.
It usually takes………………………………………………...........................……………………………. .
7. The test was so long that we could not finish it on time.
The test………………………………………………………........................……………………………… .
8. In England, I find it difficult to drive on the left.
In England, I am not………………………………………………..........................………………………… .
9. I was surprised I passed the exam.
I didn’t expect ...................................................................................................................................................
10. Did you manage to get hold of the CD?
Did you succeed ...............................................................................................................................................
11. I don’t read newspapers any more.
I’ve given ...........................................................................................................................................................
12. I’d prefer not to go out tonight.
I’d rather .............................................................................................................................................................
13. My father said I could use his car.
My father allowed ..............................................................................................................................................
14. He can’t walk very well.
He has difficulty ...............................................................................................................................................
15. Don't stop him doing what he wants.
Let him ........................................................................................................................................................
16. He looks older when he wears glasses.
Glasses make ..................................................................................................................................................
17. They said I was a cheat.
I was accused ....................................................................................................................................................
18. At first I didn’t like to apply for the job but Sarah persuaded me.
Sarah persuaded ...............................................................................................................................................
19. It will be good to see them again.
I’m looking ......................................................................................................................................................
20. Fm sorry that I didn't take your advice.
I regret ...........................................................................................................................................................
21. My lawyer said I shouldn't say anything to the police.
My lawyer advised .............................................................................................................................................
22. It's a pity I couldn't go out with you.
I'd like ................................................................................................................................................................
23. I was told that I shouldn’t believe everything he says.
I was warned ..................................................................................................................................................
24. I did all the housework, then I went out for a walk.
Having ..............................................................................................................................................................................................
25. He got out of bed, then he took a bath.
Having ................................................................................................................................................................
26. She turned off the lights, then she got to sleep.
Having ................................................................................................................................................................
27. They ate dinner, then they looked for a cafe to pass the time.
Having ................................................................................................................................................................
28. Joan read the job advertisement in the paper, then she wrote an application letter.
Having ...............................................................................................................................................................
29. Crashing the car wasn’t my intention, you know!
I didn’t mean .....................................................................................................................................................
30. If I take that job, I’ll have to do a lot more traveling.
Taking that job will mean ..................................................................................................................................
Exercises (Gerund and infinitives) (key)
Ex1: Give the correct form of verbs in brackets.
1. At the airport I had my luguage (take) …………….by a porter. taken
2. In Thailand, Hongkong, England and some other countries, people are used to (drive)….. on the left side. driving
3. On the way, my father stopped (buy)……….. a newspaper and (have)…….. a drink. To buy had
4. Jack is not tall enough (reach)…………. the ceiling. To reach
5. The baby didn’t stop (cry)………. , so I tried (give)………… him some sweets. Crying giving
6. The river is too deep for us (dive)………….. in. to drive
7. Your house needs (repaint)………… because it looks unattractive. Repainting
8. My father is willing ( do)……………. me a favor in my study. To do
9. We saw the smoke (rise)…………. from the chimneys of the local factories in the distance. Rising
10. It’s high time for the children (go)…………… to bed. To go
11. It’s worth (read)………… the book. Reading
12. John is about (come back)……………….in a few weeks. To come back
13. My classmates are bound (participate)…………..in the competition. To participate
14. Don’t forget ( switch off)………… the lights before leaving the building. To switch off
15. The astronauts are likely (set)………. foot on Mars in the future. To set
16. I remember (give)………. back the money he lent me last month. Giving
17. He doesn’t like the crowded places, so there is no point in (persuade)………..… him (go)……. with us. Persuading to go
18. My mother is always busy (look after)…………. the children. Looking after
19. The shop will be closed at 5 p.m so you d’ better not (arrive)………….. after that time. Arrive
20. I look forward to (hear)…………. from you soon. Hearing
21. We regret (inform)………… that your application form has been refused. To inform
22. Last night we could not help (laugh)………….. when he told the funny story. Laughing
23. How old were you when you learned to drive? (drive)
24. I don't mind ............. (walk) home but I’d rather .................. (get) a taxi. Walking get
25. I can't make a decision. I keep ............... (change) my mind. Changing
26. He had made his decision and refused .............. (change) his mind. To change
27. The film was veiy sad. It made me ................. (cry). Cry
28. It was a really good holiday. We really enjoyed ............... (be) by the sea again. Being
29. They don't have much money. They cant afford .................(go) out very often. To go out
30. Did I really tell you X was unhappy? I don't remember ........................ (say) that. Saying
31. Remember ................. (phone) Tom tomorrow. To phone
32. I pretended ................ (be) interested in the conversation but really it was very boring. to be
33. The water here is not very good. I’d avoid ................ (drink) it if I were you. drinking
34. I got up and look out of the window .................. (see) what the weather was like. To see
35. I have a friend who claims .................. (be) able to speak five languages. To be
36. He likes ............... (think) carefully about things before ...................(make) a decision to think making
37. Steve used ...............(be) a footballer. He had to stop .................... (play) because of an injury. to be playing
38. After I ................. (stop) by the police, the man admitted ...................(steal) the car but denied ...................(drive) at 100 miles an hour. being stopped stealing driving
39. How do you make this machine . ....................(work)? Work to press
I’m not sure. Try ................. (press) that button and see what happen.
40. They don't allow ...................... (smoke) in the auditorium, they don't want .................(risk) ...............(set) it on fire. smoking to risk setting
41. Would you like me .. (turn) down the radio? To turn working
-No, it’s all right. I’m used to ............... (work) with the radio on.
42. I always try ............... (come) in quietly but they always hear me................ (go) upstairs. It’s impossible ..................... (climb) an old wooden staircase at night without ..................... (make) noise. to come going to climb making
43. When he had writen his first book, he went on ............ (write) seven more. To write
44. She went on .............. (talk) even after her friend had fallen asleep.
45. He means .............. (build) a boat and travel round the world. To build
46. Doing well on this course means ................. (study) very hard. Studying
Ex2: Identify the mistake (A, B, C or D) that needs correction.
1. Actually, Mr.Brown is only interested in watching TV, reading newspapers, and design houses.
A B C D
2. Found in 1945, the organisation had great effect on the development of the country.
A B C D
3. My uncle has had his motorbike repair five times recently.
A B C D
4. Remember taking off your shoes when you are in a Japanese house.
A B C D
5. Because of his lung cancer, my uncle stopped to smoke and drank little wine in order to feel better.
A B C D
6. In my opinion, he will have no difficulty to pass the entrance exam next month.
A B C D
7. Jane likes to listen to music, to go to the movie, to chat on the phone, and going shopping.
A B C D
8. My father used to giving me some good advice whenever I had a problem.
A B C D
9. Hellen borrowed my dictionary for look up the spelling of ‘occurrence’
A B C D
10. The teacher opened the windows for getting some fresh air in the room
A B C D
11. I need getting a part-time job to earn some money for my school expenses
A B C D
12. My mother made me to promise to write them once a week.
A B C D
13. To learn about another country it is very interesting.
A B C D
14. Most students want return home as soon as possible.
A B C D
15. When I went to shopping , I saw a man to drive his car onto the sidewalk
A B C D
Ex3: Rewrite the following sentences.
1. Mr.Smith prefers traveling by train to sitting on a boat.
Mr Smith would rather travel by train than sit on a boat.
2. The storm made it impossible for the ferry to leave.
The storm prevented the ferry from leaving.
3. My friend failed to reach the top of the mountain
My friend did not succeed in reaching the top of the mountain.
4. When the teacher came in, he found no one in the class.
On coming in, he found no one in the class.
5. “Why don’t you join our club?”, he said to me.
He suggested that I should join their club.
6. Peter usually spends two hours finishing his homework.
It usually takes Peter two hours to finish his homework.
7. The test was so long that we could not finish it on time.
The test was too long for us to finish.
8. In England, I find it difficult to drive on the left.
In England, I am not used to driving on the left.
9. I was surprised I passed the exam.
I didn’t expect to pass the exam.
10. Did you manage to get hold of the CD?
Did you succeed in getting hold of the CD
11. I don’t read newspapers any more.
I’ve given up reading newspapers.
12. I’d prefer not to go out tonight.
I’d rather not go out tonight.
13. My father said I could use his car.
My father allowed me to use his car.
14. He can’t walk very well.
He has difficulty walking/ in walking.
15. Don't stop him doing what he wants.
Let him do what he wants.
16. He looks older when he wears glasses.
Glasses make him look older.
17. They said I was a cheat.
I was accused of being a cheat/ of cheating.
18. At first I didn’t like to apply for the job but Sarah persuaded me.
Sarah persuaded me to apply for the job.
19. It will be good to see them again.
I’m looking forward to seeing them again.
20. Fm sorry that I didn't take your advice.
I regret not taking your advice/ that I didn’t take your advice
21. My lawyer said I shouldn't say anything to the police.
My lawyer advised me not to say anything to the police.
22. It's a pity I couldn't go out with you.
I'd like to go out with you. , ~ —
23. I was told that I shouldn’t believe everything he says.
I was warned not to believe everything he says.
24. I did all the housework, then I went out for a walk.
Having done all the housework. I went out for a walk.
25. He got out of bed, then he took a bath.
Having got out of bed, he took a bath.
26. She turned off the lights, then she got to sleep.
Having turned off the lights, she got to sleep.
27. They ate dinner, then they looked for a cafe to pass the time.
Having eaten dinner, they looked for a cafe to pass the time.
28. Joan read the job advertisement in the paper, then she wrote an application letter.
Having read the job advertisement in the paper, Joan wrote application letter.
29. Crashing the car wasn’t my intention, you know!
I didn’t mean to crash the car, you know!
30. If I take that job, I’ll have to do a lot more traveling.
Taking that job will mean having to do a lot more traveling.
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